UK Entry Portal 2026

Canadian citizens can visit the UK for up to 6 months without a visa for tourism, business meetings, or short-term study.

• ePassport Gates: Canadians (ages 12+) can use the automated ePassport gates at major UK airports for faster entry.
• No Visa Required: You do not need to apply for anything before you fly if you are a "Non-Visa National."
• Healthcare: You should have travel insurance as you are not covered by the NHS for free unless it's an emergency.

A brilliant path for young Canadians to live, work, and travel in the UK for up to 2 years.

• Extended Age: For 2026, the age limit for Canadians has been permanently increased to **35 years old**.
• Work Rights: You can work in almost any job, be self-employed, or study.
• Savings: You must show you have at least **£2,535** in your bank account for 28 days.

If you have a grandparent born in the UK, the Channel Islands, or the Isle of Man, this is your golden ticket.

• Eligibility: You must be a Commonwealth citizen (Canadian) and show you are able and planning to work in the UK.
• Duration: Valid for 5 years, after which you can apply for "Indefinite Leave to Remain" (Permanent Residency).
• Family: You can bring your partner and children with you on this visa.

UK Border Force enforces strict rules on what you can bring from Canada.

• Currency: You must declare cash exceeding **€10,000** (or equivalent in CAD/GBP) if arriving from outside the UK.
• Banned Goods: Most meat and dairy products from outside the EU/UK are strictly prohibited.
• IHS Fee: For most visas (except tourism), you must pay the **Immigration Health Surcharge** to access the NHS.