Visa requirement

United States visa for Canadian citizens

Official-source answer with stay limit, cost, required documents and last verification date.

Do Canadian citizens need a visa for the United States?

Passport Canadian passport Destination United States Visa-free

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Canadian citizens do not need a visa for the United States for up to 180 days.

Last verified: 23 Jul 2026

Confidence: Medium Likely current — confirm details with the official source.

This answer is for ordinary Canadian passport holders travelling as citizens of that passport. Residence permits, long-stay visas or living in another country can change which embassy or rule applies.

Visa types at a glance

Tourist visa-free, eVisa and visa-on-arrival availability for this corridor
Visa type	Availability	Stay
Tourist visa-free?	Yes	Up to 180 days.
eVisa?	No	No eVisa route is stored for this corridor.
Visa on arrival?	No	No visa-on-arrival route is stored for this corridor.

Max stay: 180 days
Official cost: Free
Before departure: Nothing required before departure
Official route: Open official source (opens in a new tab)

Before you travel

1 Entry step Nothing required before departure Official route (opens in a new tab)
2 Stay limit 180 days
3 Official fee Free
4 Passport validity 6-month validity after departure. Full note below. See full note
5 Transit airside: conditional; landside: conditional. Full note below. See full note
6 Freshness Checked 23 Jul 2026; confidence: medium

Shareable verdict: Canadian citizens do not need a visa for the United States for up to 180 days. Checked 23 Jul 2026.

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Cost note

Canadian citizens generally do not need a nonimmigrant visa for ordinary tourism visits.

Passport and transit notes

Passport validity: passport valid for at least 6 months after departure; U.S. travel generally requires a passport valid for at least six months beyond the period of stay, unless the passport-issuing country is covered by a country-specific exemption agreement. Confirm the exemption before travel.; Validity source (opens in a new tab) Validity guide
Transit: airside transit: conditional; landside transit: conditional; Visa-exempt U.S. entry or transit still depends on carrying the right passport or travel documents and meeting admission rules at the port of entry.; Transit source (opens in a new tab) Transit guide

What you need

valid Canadian passport
proof of onward or return travel may be requested

Why this verdict

Canadian citizens do not normally need a U.S. nonimmigrant visa for tourism visits. This is a separate carve-out from the Visa Waiver Program, so there is no ESTA requirement for ordinary Canadian passport holders.

Frequently asked questions

Do Canadian citizens need a visa for the United States?

Canadian citizens do not need a visa for the United States for up to 180 days. (Visa-free.) Verified 23 Jul 2026 against the official source.

How long can Canadian passport holders stay in the United States?

Up to 180 days.

How much does entry to the United States cost for Canadian citizens?

It is free. This page tracks the official government fee only, not agent markup.

More destinations for this passport

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Travelling the other way?

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Disclaimer. Visa and entry requirements change frequently and without notice and may depend on your specific circumstances (nationality, passport type, purpose and length of stay, residence in other countries, onward route and current diplomatic situation). The information here is for general guidance only, may be out of date, and is not legal, immigration, or travel advice. All cost, duration, and popularity figures are estimates. Always confirm the exact, current requirements with the official source for the destination country — its embassy, consulate, immigration service, or official e-visa portal (linked where available) — and with your airline before booking or travelling. We do not guarantee accuracy or completeness and accept no liability for any loss, denied boarding, refused entry, or other consequences. Last-verified dates are shown for each record; a record without a recent verification date should be treated as unconfirmed.