Access
Visa free
FStay 180 days
Policy · CanadaGuides · CanadaPassport Atlas
United States passport to Canada
Yes — United States passport holders can visit Canada 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
- Canada lets 54 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — United States is one of them.
- United States passports get “Visa free” at 112 of 198 destinations.
- Travel is open both ways: Canada passports also enter United States without a prior visa.
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 1 blank visa page
- Photo spec50 × 70 mm
Flight corridor
Direct flights
United StatesCanada- Typical duration
- 1.4 hours
- From
- ORD · LAX · LAS
- To
- YYZ · YUL · YVR
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.
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.
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.
Travel notes
Plug
Type A / Type B
Mains
120 V · 60 Hz
Driving
Right
Emergency
Police 911 · Ambulance 911
Dialing code
+1
Airports
YYZ · YUL · YVR · YYC
Highlights
- Niagara Falls
- Banff
- Old Quebec
- Parliament Hill
- Bay of Fundy
United States · Visa free
FAQ
Does a United States passport need a visa for Canada?
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?
Canada typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 1 blank visa page. Photo spec is often 50 × 70 mm. Confirm with a Canada mission.
What about a Canada passport entering United States?
The reverse result is “Visa free”.
How do you apply for Canada as a visitor?
Visitor visa / eTA：Usually up to 6 months。Visa-exempt flyers get an eTA; others apply for a TRV in an IRCC account.