For stays of less than 6 months and travel for the purpose of tourism and private visits, Canadians do not need to obtain visas for the United Kingdom. They will only need to demonstrate that they have adequate funds for the duration of their stay in the UK and present proof of return or onward travel. Failure to do so could lead to a denial of entry to the UK and detention while awaiting removal from the territory.
Canadian citizens who intend to travel to the UK for employment, even voluntary and unpaid work, studies, marriage, etc. should obtain the appropriate permits and visas before departing Canada.
The UK Border Agency has implemented a 5-tier visa regulation system and Canadian travelers should consult the UKBA website to ensure that they have the proper information with regards to their purpose of visit.
Alternately, they may consult the British High Commission and its consulates for up-to-date information on visa requirements.
British High Commission
80 Elgin Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5K7
Canada
Telephone: (613) 237-1530
Fax: (613) 567-8045
Email: generalenquiries@britainincanada.org
Website: www.ukincanada.fco.gov.uk
Consular Offices
Dartmouth
1 Canal Street
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
B2Y 2W1
Canada
Telephone: (902) 461-1381
Fax: (902) 465-2578
Montreal
1000 de la Gauchetière West
Montréal, Quebec
H3B 4W5
Canada
Telephone: (514) 866-5863
Fax: (514) 866-0202
Quebec
Le Complexe St-Amable
1150 Claire-Fontaine, Suite 700
Québec, Quebec
G1R 5G4
Canada
Telephone: (418) 521-3000
Fax: (418) 521-3099
St. John’s
St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador
A1C 5K4
Canada
Telephone: (709) 579-2002
Fax: (709) 579-0475
Toronto
777 Bay Street
Toronto, Ontario
M5G 2G2
Canada
Telephone: (416) 593-1290 / (416) 593-1267 to 1268 (Consular Section)
Fax: (416) 593-1229 / (416) 593-1229
Vancouver
1111 Melville Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6E 3V6
Canada
Telephone: (604) 683-4421
Fax: (604) 681-0693
Winnipeg
2500-360 Main Street
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R3C 4H6
Canada
Telephone: (204) 956-3522
Fax: (204) 957-0227