As of early 2026, Canadian citizens continue to hold one of the world's most powerful passports, granting visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to over 185 destinations. This includes the entire Schengen Area in Europe (such as France, Germany, and Italy) for up to 90 days, though a supportive peer "heads-up" is needed: you must now apply for the ETIAS electronic authorization before travel. Other major visa-free regions include the United Kingdom (requires an ETA as of 2025), Mexico, the Caribbean, Japan, and most of South America (e.g., Argentina, Chile). While the U.S. remains visa-free, certain destinations like Australia and New Zealand require an electronic travel authority (eTA/NZeTA). In 2026, the list of visa-free countries is stable, but the transition to "digital travel authorizations" (like ETIAS and UK ETA) means you can no longer simply show up with just a passport for many previously "open" borders.