Electronic travel authorization
Canada visa requirements for U.S. citizens
U.S. citizens do not need a Canadian visa or an eTA — a valid U.S. passport is enough to fly, drive or sail into Canada.
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Canada Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA)
Not U.S. citizens. The eTA applies to visa-exempt nationals of other countries flying to Canada. U.S. lawful permanent residents flying to Canada need their green card plus a valid passport.
- Government fee
- No fee
- Processing
- 0–0 days
- Max stay
- Usually up to six months, set by the border officer at entry.
Passport validity: Valid for the length of your stay.
Passport rules for Canada
Passport must be valid for the length of your stay.
Blank pages: One page for the entry stamp.
Full entry requirements