Visa Requirements for Travel from Canada to USA

Have your documents in order for travel from Canada to the United States.

A popular travel destination for Canadians is the closely located, easy-to-visit United States. Before you go, make sure that you are prepared and have all of your travel documents in order.

Visa Requirements

As a Canadian citizen, you do not need a visa to enter the United States if you are traveling directly from Canada and have the intent of visiting or studying. You do need a valid Canadian Passport if you are traveling by air.

Canadian Business Travelers

Canadians traveling on business may enter the United States without a visa. Two exceptions to that rule are for an investor visa or a professional under NAFTA. NAFTA is the North American Free Trade Agreement.

Travel Tips

Canadians traveling to the United States should make copies of all important documents, such as passports, credit cards and bank information, and keep one copy in an easily accessed safe place at home and one with them in case of emergencies.

References

• The United States Embassy Consular Services Canada: Information for Canadians
• The United States Embassy Consular Services Canada: Business Travel to the USA