Canada Visa Requirements
For 🇦🇷 Argentina passport holders
Entry Requirements
Passport Validity
6 months beyond stay
Blank Pages
At least 1 page required
Multiple Entry
Single entry
Work Permitted
No - requires work visa
Travel Essentials
Health & Safety
Vaccinations
Routine vaccines (MMR, Tetanus, COVID-19).
Tap Water
Safe to drink
Safety Tips
Canada is very safe - one of the safest countries in the world. Normal urban precautions apply in major cities (Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal). Wildlife awareness is important in parks - know bear and cougar safety. Winter driving requires experience and proper preparation. Emergency number is 911.
Money & Costs
Daily Budget (USD)
Cards & ATMs
Cards accepted everywhere. Tap-to-pay common.
Tipping
Tipping is expected exactly as in the US. Restaurants: 15-20% is standard. Bars: $1-2 per drink. Hotel housekeeping: $2-5 per day. Taxis: 15-20%. Service workers often rely on tips as wages for tipped positions are lower. Always calculate tip on pre-tax amount.
Practical Info
Emergency Numbers
Emergency: 911
Non-emergency varies by province
Getting There
Main Airports
- Calgary YYC
- Montreal YUL
- Toronto YYZ
- Vancouver YVR
Airport Transfers
Toronto Pearson (YYZ): UP Express to Union Station (CAD$12.35, 25 minutes). TTC bus 52 cheaper but slow. Taxi/Uber CAD$60-80 (45-60 minutes). Vancouver (YVR): Canada Line SkyTrain to downtown (CAD$10.30, 25 minutes). Taxi CAD$35-45. Montreal (YUL): 747 Express Bus (CAD$11, 45-60 minutes). Taxi CAD$45 flat rate.
Local Transport
VIA Rail connects major Eastern cities - scenic but slow. Rocky Mountaineer offers luxury Western routes. Domestic flights with Air Canada, WestJet, or Porter connect cities efficiently. Toronto and Montreal have good transit; Vancouver's SkyTrain is excellent. Greyhound no longer operates; alternatives include FlixBus and Rider Express.
Culture & Travel Tips
Best Time to Visit
June-August for warm weather. December-March for skiing. Fall for foliage.
Cultural Notes
Canadians are famously polite and multicultural. Both English and French are official languages, with French dominant in Quebec. Hockey is the national obsession. Tim Hortons is a cultural institution. Canadians will apologize even when you bump into them. Indigenous reconciliation is an ongoing national conversation.
Insider Tips
Canada is huge - don't underestimate distances. Flying between major destinations often makes more sense than driving. The NEXUS card is worthwhile for frequent US-Canada travelers. Tipping culture is identical to the US (15-20%). Try poutine, butter tarts, and Nanaimo bars. Winter can be extreme - pack accordingly. Learn a few French phrases for Quebec.
Dress Code
Casual dress fine. Winter clothing essential in cold months.