United States passport → Canada
Do American citizens need a visa for Canada?
Visa-free entry180 days
American passport holders can visit Canada without a visa for up to 180 days.
Official entry rules: canada.ca
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.
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Canada at a glance
- Capital
- Ottawa
- Currency
- Canadian dollar (CAD)
- Languages
- English, French
- Calling code
- +1
- Region
- Northern America
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Maple Leaf (Pantone).svg650 · Public domain · Wikimedia CommonsCanada for other passports
IndiaVisa required- United StatesVisa-free180 days
United KingdomeTA180 days
United Arab EmirateseTA180 days
ChinaVisa required
SingaporeeTA180 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required
Common questions
Do American citizens need a visa for Canada?
American passport holders can visit Canada without a visa for up to 180 days.
How long can American citizens stay in Canada?
Up to 180 days under the current visa-free rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
Can American citizens get a visa on arrival in Canada?
You do not need one: entry is visa-free.
How many countries can American citizens visit without a visa?
152 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The United States passport ranks #12 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.