Do Canada passport holders need a visa for the United States?

How we checked

On 8 Oct 2026 we checked this rule against the official sources of the United States, chiefly U.S. Government Publishing Office; 8 CFR 212.1. Two independent checks reached the same result.

Before the check, public visa data (as of 17 Feb 2026) said: visa-free, up to 180 days. The official source shows: visa-free, and that is what this page shows.

How verification works and what each status means: methodology.

Before you travel

Entry rules change, sometimes without notice, and border officials make the final decision. Confirm the requirements for your trip with the official immigration website or embassy of the United States. This page covers short visits for tourism or business.

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• All destinations for Canada passport holders
• United States: entry rules for every passport