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American citizens, including American-Canadian citizens, must carry proper identification and meet the basic requirements to enter Canada. You do not need a Canadian passport, a Canadian visa or an eTA to enter Canada if you are travelling with a valid U.S. passport.
When you come to Canada, you must travel with a valid passport or travel document. Your passport or travel document is considered valid if it’s: legal. not expired, and. accepted by us (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada)
American-Canadians can travel with a valid Canadian or U.S. passport. Canadian permanent residents need a valid permanent resident card or permanent resident travel document. U.S. citizens must carry proper identification such as a valid U.S. passport. Lawful permanent residents of the U.S.
Learn how to apply for a Canadian passport, find forms, get passport services, report a lost or stolen passport, get urgent passport services and more.
Make sure you carry proper identification for yourself and any children travelling with you to help confirm your legal right to enter Canada. Canada has introduced a new entry requirement, known as an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA), for certain international travellers who fly to Canada.
Canadian Citizens entering the United States by air are required to present a valid passport, or a NEXUS card when departing from Canada.
Carry a valid Canadian passport for all visits abroad, including visits to the United States (U.S.). It is the only universally accepted identification document, and it proves that you have a right to return to Canada. Acceptable documents to denote identity and citizenship. Other acceptable documents for establishing Canadian citizenship.
