Do United States passport holders need a visa for Canada?
No. United States passport holders can visit Canada without a visa.
Last updated 9 November 2026
Entry status
Visa-freeBefore you go:
- U.S. citizens must carry proper identification such as a valid U.S. passport.
- Visa-exempt foreign nationals arriving directly from Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon by air, ferry or private boat require an eTA.
- Visitors must convince an officer they will leave Canada at the end of their visit.
- Visitors need enough money for their stay.