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Do US citizens need a visa for Canada?

The answer depends on more than your passport. Below is what changes if you hold a residence permit or another country's visa.

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Answer · 29 October 2026

If you holdAnswerStaySource
Passport only No visa neededVisa-free for up to 180 days. U.S. citizens need neither a visa nor an eTA. up to 180 days IRCC (Canada): entry requirements by country — visa or eTA confirmed by an official sourceCheck →
Schengen residence permit No visa neededVisa-free for up to 180 days. U.S. citizens need neither a visa nor an eTA. up to 180 days IRCC (Canada): entry requirements by country — visa or eTA confirmed by an official sourceCheck →
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