Access
Visa free
FStay 180 days
Policy · United StatesGuides · United StatesPassport Atlas
Canada passport to United States
Yes — Canada passport holders can visit United States without a visa for up to 180 days.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
Visa free
FStay 180 days
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Key facts
- United States lets 46 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Canada is one of them.
- Canada passports get “Visa free” at 113 of 198 destinations.
- Travel is open both ways: United States passports also enter Canada without a prior visa.
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec51 × 51 mm
Flight corridor
Direct flights
CanadaUnited States- Typical duration
- 1.4 hours
- From
- YYZ · YUL · YVR
- To
- ORD · LAX · LAS
Airlines Air Canada, United Airlines, WestJet, American Airlines
Search live faresDuration is a great-circle estimate between main airports. Direct corridors come from the OpenFlights public snapshot — check the carrier or Google Flights for times and prices.
Canada
Country profile
Capital
Ottawa
Population
41.5 million
Area
9,984,670 km²
Currency
Canadian dollar CAD
Languages
English, French
Time zone
UTC-08:00–UTC-03:30
Foreign-born
8.8 million · 2024
Migrant share
22.2%
Ethnic groups · 2021
- Canadian15.6%
- English14.7%
- Scottish12.1%
- Irish12.1%
- French11%
- German8.1%
- Other19.4%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
United States
Country profile
Capital
Washington, D.C.
Population
340.1 million
Area
9,629,091 km²
Currency
United States dollar USD
Languages
English
Time zone
UTC-10:00–UTC-05:00
Foreign-born
52.4 million · 2024
Migrant share
15.2%
Ethnic groups · 2020
- White61.6%
- Black or African American12.4%
- two or more races10.2%
- other8.4%
- Asian6%
- Indigenous and Alaska native1.1%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Travel notes
Plug
Type A / Type B
Mains
120 V · 60 Hz
Driving
Right
Emergency
Police 911 · Ambulance 911
Dialing code
+1
Airports
JFK · MIA · LAX · ORD
Highlights
- Statue of Liberty
- Grand Canyon
- Yellowstone
- Golden Gate Bridge
- Manhattan
Canada · Visa free
FAQ
Does a Canada passport need a visa for United States?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “Visa free”. typical stay 180 days. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
The matrix records a typical stay of 180 days. The entry stamp, eTA or visa page is authoritative.
Passport validity and blank pages?
United States typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 51 × 51 mm. Confirm with a United States mission.
What about a United States passport entering Canada?
The reverse result is “Visa free”.
How do you apply for United States as a visitor?
B-1/B-2 or ESTA：ESTA usually 90 days; B visas often 6 months。VWP passports use ESTA. Others file DS-160, pay, and interview at a mission.