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The only acceptable documents for Canadian citizens 16 and over to cross the US-Canadian border by land or sea are: Canadian Passport, or; Trusted Traveler Card (NEXUS, FAST or SENTRI), or; Enhanced Driver's License (issued by British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec only), or; Enhanced Learner's Permit, or Enhanced State ID card, or
As of April 26, 2022, lawful permanent residents of the United States must show these documents for all methods of travel to Canada: The following travellers need an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) to board their flight to Canada.
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.
Visas, Electronic Travel Authorizations and other documentation you may need to enter or transit through Canada. Information on what you can bring back to Canada, what to declare, duties and taxes, and personal exemptions. Verify your identity and make a customs declaration at Canada’s major international airports.
Use Advance Declaration in ArriveCAN to submit your customs and immigration declaration before flying into Canada. Learn about programs to make border crossings faster and easier for travellers and private or commercial operators. Border wait times, reporting requirement, tips to improve your experience crossing the border.
Conditions for entry into Canada and the United States differ depending upon your country of origin. We strongly recommend that all our travellers know the customs requirements before departure. Aboard all Amtrak trains (in the U.S. and between Canada and the U.S.), you must limit yourself to two items of carry-on baggage.
US citizens and lawful permanent residents of the U.S. can transit through Canada without a visa by: You just need to bring the right travel documents. You may be able to transit without a visa if you hold a passport from one of the following countries and you meet certain conditions: Who can transit without a visa.
