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Do US passport holders need a visa for Canada?

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No visa and no eTA. US citizens need proper identification such as a valid US passport.

US citizens are exempt from the eTA requirement. US lawful permanent residents are exempt too: by air they need a valid passport from their country of nationality and a valid green card, and by land or water directly from the US the green card alone. The US State Department's Canada page (Last Updated August 11, 2025) says a visa is not required for stays of less than 180 days, and asks for a passport valid at entry.

Source: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. Checked Oct 4, 2026See the source

Pre-registration: None; No eTA for US citizens.
Documents: Valid passport; Recommended; if you are not flying, other ID showing name, date of birth and citizenship can be accepted.
Maximum stay: Under 180 days; State Department: "Visa not required for stays less than 180 days."

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