Canada
United States
United States visa for Canadian citizens
Entry requirement
The United States admits Canadian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 180 days.
- Maximum stay
- 180 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at ca.usembassy.gov
For longer stays: study, work and residence
US visas issued to citizens of Canada
| Visas issued | FY 2024 | FY 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor (B) | 209 | 216 |
| Student (F, M) | 268 | 297 |
| Exchange (J) | 141 | 126 |
| Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…) | 8,910 | 9,242 |
| Transit and crew (C, D) | 20 | 30 |
| Diplomatic and official (A, G) | 1,502 | 1,428 |
| Fiancé(e) (K) | 748 | 549 |
| Other | 5 | 4 |
| Total | 11,803 | 11,892 |
| B visa refusal rate (adjusted) | 56.4% | 53.1% |
In fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025) the United States issued 11,892 nonimmigrant visas to citizens of Canada, the 73rd highest number of the 206 nationalities listed. Work and treaty visas (H, L, O, E and others) made up 78%, diplomatic and official visas 12% and fiancé(e) visas 5%. The total was about the same in fiscal year 2024.
From October 2025 to February 2026, citizens of Canada received 4,196, 7% fewer than in the same months a year earlier.
For visitor visas (B1/B2) the State Department reports an adjusted refusal rate of 53.1% for citizens of Canada in fiscal year 2025 (fiscal year 2024: 56.4%). The adjusted rate counts a refusal that was later overcome, for example with further documents, as an issuance. A rate below 3% is one of the conditions for a country to join the Visa Waiver Program.
These figures count visas issued to citizens of Canada anywhere in the world, not only at the US missions in Canada.
Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made
US citizens travelling to Canada
United StatesCanada Visa-free, 180 days Canada visa for citizens of the United States
Travel advice for the United States
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
For a trip from Canada to the United States, the published travel advice reads as follows: the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to the United States (updated 30 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United States (updated 30 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Canadian citizens can stay in the United States
Canadian citizens may stay in the United States for up to 180 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to the United States.
The United States’ neighbours for Canadian citizens
Mexico admits Canadian citizens visa-free.
US citizens travelling to Canada
No visa is needed by US citizens for Canada, for stays of up to 180 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Canada and the United States.
Frequently asked questions
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for the United States?
The United States admits Canadian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 180 days.
How long can Canadian citizens stay in the United States?
Canadian citizens can stay in the United States for up to 180 days.
Do US citizens need a visa for Canada?
No visa is needed by US citizens for Canada, for stays of up to 180 days.
Can Canadian citizens enter the United States visa-free?
Yes, Canadian citizens can enter the United States without a visa and stay for up to 180 days.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.