🇨🇦 Is Canada safe to visit?
Daily safety index from official government advisories, plus the consular map of Canada: 119 diplomatic missions from 88 countries, local emergency numbers and language essentials.
Updated Sep 13, 2026 · Composite index recalculated daily from official government advisories.
What official sources say
Levels are normalized to Telcomia's 1–4 scale. Always read the full official advisory at the source.
What to know before traveling to Canada
Drawn from the linked official advisories — always check the full text at the source.
Trip essentials
- Valid passport required; no visa needed for tourism stays under 6 months, but an eTA (electronic travel authorisation) is mandatory
- eTA must be obtained online before departure and applies to air travellers without a valid Canadian visa or resident card
- Work or stays over 6 months require the corresponding permit; minors studying in Canada need a study permit even under 6 months
- Overstaying legal limits leads to administrative expulsion proceedings, including detention in immigration centres
Emergency numbers in Canada
Embassies and consulates in Canada
119 diplomatic missions from 88 countries, across 11 cities.
| Nationality | Missions | Cities |
|---|---|---|
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | 5 | Vancouver, Toronto, Ottawa |
| 🇬🇷 Greece | 4 | Ottawa, Montreal, Vancouver |
| 🇭🇺 Hungary | 4 | Toronto, Vancouver BC, Ottawa |
| 🇷🇴 Romania | 4 | Toronto, Vancouver, Ottawa |
| 🇺🇸 United States | 4 | Québec, Toronto, Montreal |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | 3 | Toronto, Ottawa, Vancouver |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | 3 | Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | 3 | Ottawa, Vancouver |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | 2 | Toronto, Ottawa |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | 2 | Quebec City, Ottawa |
| 🇨🇿 Czechia | 2 | Toronto, Ottawa |
| 🇬🇭 Ghana | 2 | Ottawa, Markham |
…and 76 more nationalities with diplomatic presence.
The full directory — addresses, phone numbers and locations on the map — is available in the Telcomia app.
Local language
The main local language in Canada is English. The Telcomia app includes 16 emergency phrases in English, with audio, ready to play when you need them.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Canada safe to visit right now?
The Telcomia Safety Index for Canada is 1.18/4 (Low risk, level 1 of 4) as of Sep 13, 2026. It is a composite of official advisories from Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States, recalculated daily.
What is the emergency number in Canada?
The general emergency number in Canada is 911. Save it before you travel — with a Telcomia eSIM you can call for help without hunting for Wi-Fi.
How many embassies are there in Canada?
Telcomia tracks 119 diplomatic missions from 88 countries in Canada, across 11 cities. The full directory with addresses and phone numbers is in the Telcomia app.
Informational only
This page is general information, not a substitute for official government travel advice. Conditions can change quickly — always check your own government's latest advisory before and during your trip.
Advisory levels summarize official sources: Spain's MAEC, the UK FCDO (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0) and the U.S. Department of State (public domain). Follow the links above for the full official text.