Visa requirements for Canada citizens traveling to United States

ℹ️Important Notes & Requirements

• ❖ESTA exempt. Canadian passport holders do not have to get an ESTA. 6 month stay rather than typical 90 day VWP stay. Most non immigrant statuses can be applied for on arrival at a port of entry. Canada is not a Visa Waiver Program country, the permission to travel is from a different US immigration regulation. Canadian Passport required and must be valid for the period of intended stay. Canadian Passport exemptions only for nationals of Canada with a NEXUS card embarking in Canada or USA.For frequent travellers the NEXUS program is in place, allowing pre-approved, low-risk travellers to cross the Canada–United States border quickly. Most Canadian citizens are not required to provide biometric data on entry.