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United States · 🇨🇦 Canada
Visa & entry formalities for United States passport holders travelling to Canada.
No visa requiredVisas / authorisation
Visa-exempt (no eTA required for US citizens)
Max stay
Up to 6 months
Fees
None (no visa or eTA).
Processing
Not applicable.
Entry conditions
US citizens are visa-exempt and do not need an eTA. A valid passport (or passport card for land/sea) is required.
Required documents
- Valid passport (or passport card by land/sea)
- Proof of funds or return ticket when requested
Step-by-step procedure
- 1 Confirm your passport is valid.
- 2 If arriving by air with a non-US passport, check eTA.
- 3 Present your documents at the border.
Verify with the official source
Rules change — always confirm the latest requirements with the consulate or official portal before booking.
Common questions
Do US citizens need a visa or eTA for Canada?
No — US citizens are visa-exempt and are also exempt from the eTA requirement.