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United States visa for Canadian passport holders

Entry requirements for a typical one-week tourist stay. Plan your trip with your exact dates for a personalised result.

Do Canadian passport holders need a visa for United States?

No visa or ESTA for Canadian citizens. A valid passport (or a WHTI-compliant document by land or sea) is enough.

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Declare more than $10,000 in cash or monetary instruments on arrival
to prepareDoneVerified on Oct 28, 2026
When you enter the United States, federal law requires you to report to customs (CBP) any amount over $10,000 in cash or monetary instruments. Carrying it is not forbidden: failing to declare it is what is penalised. If you carry no such sum, there is nothing to do.
When you enter the United States, federal law requires you to report to customs (CBP) any amount over $10,000 in cash or monetary instruments. Carrying it is not forbidden: failing to declare it is what is penalised. If you carry no such sum, there is nothing to do.
Why this result?
This requirement is based on the rule “Declare more than $10,000 in cash or monetary instruments on arrival”. Verified on Oct 28, 2026
1 source
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)(opens in a new tab) · checked on Oct 28, 2026
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No visa or ESTA for Canadian citizens
informationDoneVerified on Oct 27, 2026
A valid passport (or a WHTI-compliant document by land or sea) is enough.
A valid passport (or a WHTI-compliant document by land or sea) is enough.
Why this result?
This requirement is based on the rule “No visa or ESTA for Canadian citizens”. Verified on Oct 27, 2026
1 source
- États-Unis (Customs and Border Protection)(opens in a new tab) · checked on Oct 25, 2026
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Your dates and purpose of travel can change the requirements.

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