Canada passport → United States
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for the United States?
Visa-free entry180 days
Canadian passport holders can visit the United States without a visa for up to 180 days.
What this means for your trip
- Carry a passport valid for at least six months beyond your travel dates; this is the most common rule.
- Immigration may ask for a return or onward ticket, hotel bookings and proof of funds.
- Visa-free entry is for tourism and short visits. Work and long stays need a proper visa.
United States at a glance
- Capital
- Washington D.C.
- Currency
- United States dollar (USD)
- Languages
- English
- Calling code
- +1
- Region
- Northern America
US38.0°N · 97.0°WPhoto: This image or media was taken or created by Matt H. Wade. To · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsUnited States for other passports
IndiaVisa required
United KingdomeTA90 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa required
ChinaVisa required
SingaporeeTA90 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required- CanadaVisa-free180 days
Common questions
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for the United States?
Canadian passport holders can visit the United States without a visa for up to 180 days.
How long can Canadian citizens stay in the United States?
Up to 180 days under the current visa-free rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
Can Canadian citizens get a visa on arrival in the United States?
You do not need one: entry is visa-free.
How many countries can Canadian citizens visit without a visa?
155 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Canada passport ranks #9 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.