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Argentina & Uruguay Fans: Canada Visa Guide for the 2026 World Cup

Football fans from Argentina and Uruguay planning to attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup matches in Canadian cities like Toronto and Vancouver will need a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV), also known as a visitor visa, to enter the country. This guide covers the essential steps and requirements for a smooth application, explaining why starting early is so important.

Citizens of Argentina and Uruguay require a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) to visit Canada, not an eTA. Applying for a TRV well in advance of the 2026 FIFA World Cup is highly recommended to avoid delays. You must show you have enough money and strong ties to your home country for your visa application to be approved. Most visitor visas granted are multiple-entry, allowing several visits within a typical 10-year validity period.

Visa or eTA: What Argentinian and Uruguayan fans need to know

Many international travelers wonder if they need a visa or an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) for Canada. The difference is simple: an eTA is for visa-exempt foreign nationals who fly to or transit through Canada. A TRV, or visitor visa, is for citizens of countries that are not visa-exempt.

Argentina and Uruguay are among the countries whose citizens do not have visa-exempt status. This means Argentinian and Uruguayan passport holders must get a TRV before traveling to Canada, whether they fly, drive, or arrive by boat. An eTA

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Last reviewed: July 16, 2026

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