Canada Entry Requirements for US Citizens

Entry requirements for US citizens

Visa Free — no eTA required for US citizens applies to US passport holders visiting Canada. Your passport valid for the entire duration of intended stay. The maximum permitted stay is 6 months (determined by border officer at entry).

Safety overview

Canada has a safety score of 89 out of 100 in the DheeVoy safety database. This places it among the safer tourist destinations worldwide.

Safest areas in Canada

• Downtown Vancouver
• Gastown Vancouver
• Old Montreal
• Distillery District Toronto
• ByWard Market Ottawa

Tourist scams to avoid in Canada

• Very low tourist scam risk — Canada is one of the world's safest tourist destinations
• Overpriced tourist trap restaurants near Niagara Falls — walk into town for better value
• Unofficial tour operators for whale watching in Victoria BC — use Whale Watch Operators Association certified operators

Best months to visit Canada

The best months to visit are June, July, August, September, December, January, February.

Before you travel

Always verify entry requirements with the official US government travel advisory and the Canada embassy or consulate before booking. Visa rules and electronic travel authorisation requirements (such as ETIAS, ESTA, K-ETA and UK ETA) change frequently. No. US citizens are unique among international travellers in that they do not need a visa or an eTA (Electronic Travel Authorisation) to enter Canada by any mode of transport including air. A valid US passport is required for air travel but US citizens can also enter Canada by land or sea using a US passport card, NEXUS card or Enhanced Driver License. Border officers determine the length of stay on entry up to a maximum of 6 months.