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Canada has introduced a new entry requirement, known as an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA), for certain international travellers who fly to Canada. Read about the changes and how they may affect you.
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.
In most cases, you now need to give your fingerprints and photo (biometrics) after you apply. Find out who needs to give biometrics. What you need will depend on where you are from, how you are travelling, and what documents you are travelling with.
Visit Canada. Visas, Electronic Travel Authorizations and other documentation you may need to enter or transit through Canada. Customs. Information on what you can bring back to Canada, what to declare, duties and taxes, and personal exemptions. Airport arrival kiosks and eGates.
Canadian law requires U.S. citizens to present a passport book or passport card to enter Canada. You also need a valid passport for all international travel by air. If you don't have a passport, you have the option to use a WHTI-compliant travel document (more on these later).
Air Canada has introduced digital identification technology through the Air Canada mobile app. Select travellers from Vancouver International Airport and Toronto Pearson International Airport are eligible.
A valid passport is required for travel to, from and via most countries, including for return travel to Canada. If you do not have a valid passport, we strongly recommend that you apply for one well in advance of travel.
