REQUIREMENTS FOR U.S. CITIZENS TO OBTAIN VISA TO ENTER CANADA
TOURIST TRAVEL
- U.S. Passport must be valid 3 months beyond intended stay
- For more information, see: The Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative
- Tickets and Documents for return or future travel
- No Visa is required for stay up to 90 days
- Vaccinations – None Required
BUSINESS TRAVEL
- U.S. Passport must be valid 3 months beyond intended stay
- For more information, see: The Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative
- Tickets and Documents for return or future travel
- Word Permit is required if performing technical work or training, or if providing professional services. Also required for performers/entertainers
- Vaccinations – None Required
- Business travelers should have a letter on company letter head outlining purpose of the trip and the hosts’ contact details while in Canada
DIPLOMATIC/OFFICIAL TRAVEL
- U.S. Official/Diplomatic Passport must be valid 3 months beyond intended stay
- No Visa is required for stay up to 90 days, unless on assignment
- Vaccinations – None Required
EMPLOYMENT OR STUDY TRAVEL
- Contact the nearest Embassy or Consulate
REGISTER YOUR TRIP:
The U.S. Department of State encourages all American travelers to register with their local Embassy or Consulate when arriving in a foreign country. Registration helps the Embassy to provide important services for American citizens residing or traveling abroad. Some of these services include:
- Locating individuals in cases of family or personal emergencies,
- Relaying important travel and safety information about the region,
- Arranging evacuation transportation in cases of natural disaster or civil unrest,
- Issuing replacement passports when originals are lost, and
- A number of other administrative services relating to personal documentation.
Without the information provided through registration, the Embassy is severely hindered in its ability to provide these services. Many of these services involve emergency situations and time constraints, therefore failure to register will almost certainly lead to delays at moments when you can least afford them.
Register Online for your trip with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate