Do Canadian citizens need a visa for United States?
The official link goes to travel.gc.ca. NUM isn’t a government agency or a visa service. Rules change, so confirm on the official site before you pay or travel.
United States entry rules for Canadian citizens.
| Verdict | Visa-free |
|---|---|
| Document | None (passport for air; passport, passport card, NEXUS or enhanced driver's licence by land/sea) |
| Stay | Generally up to 6 months, as set by the CBP officer |
| Checked | Verified on an official page · 2026-10-11 |
The rest of the trip for a Canadian passport, from the arrival form to customs and travelling with children: United States entry requirements.
The details for a Canadian passport.
No ESTA or visa for Canadian citizens visiting. Canadians who enter without an I-94 (e.g., by car) and stay 30 days or more fall under the US alien-registration requirement (Form G-325R; rule in force since Apr 2025, finalized Jun 2026). Any criminal record can lead to refusal; Canadian pardons are not recognized. Working requires a proper status (e.g., TN).
How long it must be valid.
Passport should be valid at least 6 months beyond your stay unless your country has an agreement with the US (the 'Six-Month Club', which covers most Visa Waiver countries); then validity for the length of stay is enough (FCDO: UK passports valid for the planned stay). ESTA travellers need an e-passport, including emergency/temporary passports.
Recent changes in United States.
- 2025-06-09 — Proclamation 10949 restricted entry of nationals of 19 countries (12 full, 7 partial). None of our 33 passports was on it.
- 2025-09-30 — ESTA fee rose from USD 21 to USD 40; a USD 24 HR-1 fee pushed the land-border I-94 to USD 30 (from USD 6); EVUS enrollment fee introduced (USD 30).
- 2025-10-01 — USD 250 visa integrity fee (One Big Beautiful Bill Act, July 2025) applies to nonimmigrant visas issued from FY2026; collection rolled out unevenly post by post through 2026.
The short answers.
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for United States?
No. Canadian citizens don’t need a visa for the United States for stays of Generally up to 6 months, as set by the CBP officer.
How long can Canadian citizens stay in United States?
Generally up to 6 months, as set by the CBP officer. Longer stays need a different visa.
Where do Canadian citizens apply?
On the official site, travel.gc.ca. NUM links it and never charges for the link.
Does NUM issue United States visas?
No. Only the government issues them. NUM explains the rule for your passport, links the official site, and can file the form for you where its desk covers it.