Canada Visa Requirements for United States Citizens
Entry Requirements Summary
US citizens do NOT need a visa or eTA to enter Canada. A valid US passport or passport card is all you need.
Requirements summarized from IRCC's official lists. Data last reviewed: . Criminal admissibility is governed by IRPA s.36.
Documents Required
- Valid US passport or passport card
- Proof of purpose of visit if asked
Processing Time & Application
Estimated processing time: N/A, no application required
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Processing times from United States
IRCC publishes processing times by the country you apply from. These are its published figures for applications made from United States.
| Visitor visa (outside Canada) | 32 days |
|---|---|
| Study permit | 5 weeks |
| Work permit | 4 weeks |
IRCC bases these figures on how long most complete applications recently took. Your own application can take longer.
IRCC figures last updated June 10, 2026. Check the official IRCC tool
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