US passport · Canada
Do US citizens need a visa for Canada?
In brief
No. US passport holders can visit Canada visa-free (6 months).
Canada visa-free stay for US citizens: 6 months. Official rule. Source: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, checked .
Canada visa fee for US citizens: none for visa-free entry.
You don’t need a visa or an eTA to travel to Canada if you are one of the following: a US national or permanent resident
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Checked 4 Nov 2026Source: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)Report a change
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ContentsIn brief
At a glance
| Access | Visa-free · 6 months |
|---|---|
| Stay | 6 months |
| Validity and entries | Not stated by the official source |
| Official fee | None for visa-free entry |
| Official processing | Nothing to apply for |
| Where to apply | Nothing to apply for to visit visa-free |
Do US citizens need a visa for Canada?
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) lists the US among the countries whose nationals can visit without a visa. Stay: 6 months.
“You don’t need a visa or an eTA to travel to Canada if you are one of the following: a US national or permanent resident”
Conditions and exceptions
Most visitors can stay in Canada for up to 6 months; if your passport was stamped on entry, you must leave by the stamped date.
Most visitors can stay in Canada for up to 6 months. If your passport was stamped when you entered Canada, you need to leave by the date stamped in your passport.
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada · checked · read from an archived copy of 27 Sep 2026To stay longer, apply for a visitor record before your current status expires.
You must apply for a visitor record before your current status expires.
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada · checked · read from an archived copy of 27 Sep 2026
Fee
Visa-free entry costs nothing.
Processing time
Nothing to apply for to visit visa-free (6 months). For visas, the official sources we read state no processing time.
Documents and entry checks
What changed
- Checked against the official sources on this page: the rule above still holds.
FAQ
Is Canada visa-free for US citizens now?
Yes: visa-free (6 months). Checked on 4 Nov 2026 against Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
How much does a Canada visa cost for US citizens?
Visa-free entry costs nothing.
Can I get a Canada visa in 7 days?
There is nothing to apply for to visit visa-free (6 months). The official sources we read state no processing time.
Other trips on a US passport
Sources
Official sources only. Each was checked on the date shown.
- Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC): entry rule and documents
- Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC): entry conditions
- Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA): documents