Find out if you need a visa to travel to Canada

Most people need a visa or an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) to travel to Canada - not both. Some people may only need their valid passport. Answer a few questions to see what's right for you.

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What travel document do you plan to use to travel to Canada?

Passport Alien’s passport for stateless persons Permit to re-enter the US (I-327) US Refugee Travel Document (I-571) Other refugee travel document for non-citizens

Select the country code that matches the one on your passport

Sample passport information page highlighting three letter country code

You can find the country code on your passport. Be careful when you select your country. Some countries have multiple options and codes are quite similar.

Are you a dual Canadian citizen?

Answer yes if you’re a citizen of Canada and another country.

Yes No

Are you a lawful permanent resident of the US and do you have official proof of this status, such as a green card?

Yes No

What do you plan to do in Canada?

Visit as a tourist Visit family Transit through Canada Attend a meeting, conference, or trade show Study Work

Do you plan to visit your children or grandchildren who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada for more than 6 months?

Yes No

How do you plan to travel to Canada?

By air, via a Canadian airport By car, train, bus or boat (including cruise ship)

How do you plan to transit through Canada?

By air, via a Canadian airport, between 2 international flights By car, train, bus or boat (including cruise ship)

What do you plan to do in Canada?

Visit as a tourist Visit family Transit through Canada Attend a meeting, conference, or trade show Study Work

Do you plan to visit your children or grandchildren who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada for more than 6 months?

Yes No

Select the option that best suits your situation:

I’m applying for my first study permit I already have my first study permit I’ve extended or plan to extend my study permit I’m eligible to study without a permit I’m not sure what I need to study

Select the option that best suits your situation:

I’m applying for my first work permit I already have my first work permit I’ve extended or plan to extend my work permit I’m eligible to work without a permit I’m not sure what I need to work

What do you plan to do in Canada?

Visit as a tourist Visit family Transit through Canada Attend a meeting, conference, or trade show Study Work

Do you plan to visit your children or grandchildren who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada for more than 6 months?

Yes No

What do you plan to do in Canada?

Visit as a tourist Visit family Transit through Canada Attend a meeting, conference, or trade show Study Work

Do you plan to visit your children or grandchildren who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada for more than 6 months?

Yes No

How do you plan to transit through Canada?

By air, via a Canadian airport, between 2 international flights By car, train, bus or boat (including cruise ship)

Will you transit through Canada in 48 hours or less?

Yes No

Do you plan to visit Canada while you transit?

Yes No

Have you held a Canadian visitor visa in the past 10 years, or do you currently hold a valid US nonimmigrant visa?

Yes No

How do you plan to travel to Canada?

By air, via a Canadian airport By car, train, bus or boat (including cruise ship)

What do you plan to do in Canada?

Visit as a tourist Visit family Transit through Canada Attend a meeting, conference, or trade show Study Work

Do you plan to visit your children or grandchildren who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada for more than 6 months?

Yes No

How do you plan to transit through Canada?

By air, via a Canadian airport, between 2 international flights By car, train, bus or boat (including cruise ship)

Have you held a Canadian visitor visa in the past 10 years, or do you currently hold a valid US nonimmigrant visa?

Yes No

How do you plan to travel to Canada?

By air, via a Canadian airport By car, train, bus or boat (including cruise ship)

What do you plan to do in Canada?

Visit as a tourist Visit family Transit through Canada Attend a meeting, conference, or trade show Study Work

Do you plan to visit your children or grandchildren who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada for more than 6 months?

Yes No

How do you plan to transit through Canada?

By air, via a Canadian airport, between 2 international flights By car, train, bus or boat (including cruise ship)

Select the option that best matches your situation:

I’m applying for my first work permit I already have my first work permit I’ve extended or plan to extend my work permit I’m eligible to work without a permit I’m not sure what I need to work

Select the option that best matches your situation:

I’m applying for my first work permit I already have my first work permit I’ve extended or plan to extend my work permit I’m eligible to work without a permit I’m not sure what I need to work

What do you plan to do in Canada?

Visit as a tourist Visit family Attend a meeting, conference, or trade show Study Work

When was your study permit approved?

My study permit was approved before March 1, 2024 My study permit was approved on or after March 1, 2024

When was your study permit approved?

My study permit was approved before March 1, 2024 My study permit was approved on or after March 1, 2024

When was your work permit approved?

My work permit was approved before March 1, 2024 My work permit was approved on or after March 1, 2024

When was your work permit approved?

My work permit was approved before March 1, 2024 My work permit was approved on or after March 1, 2024

Select the option that best matches your situation:

When was your work permit approved?

My work permit was approved before March 1, 2024 My work permit was approved on or after March 1, 2024

What do you plan to do in Canada?

Visit as a tourist Visit family Attend a meeting, conference, or trade show Study Work

Do you plan to visit your children or grandchildren?

Yes No

How do you plan to transit Canada?

By air, via a Canadian airport, between 2 international flights By car, bus, boat (including cruise ship)

Will you transit Canada in less than 48 hours?

Yes No

Do you plan to visit Canada?

Yes No

Have you held a Canadian visitor visa in the past 10 years, or do you currently hold a valid U.S. nonimmigrant visa?

Yes No

How do you plan to travel to Canada?

By air, via a Canadian airport By car, train, bus or boat (including cruise ship)

What do you plan to do in Canada?

Visit as a tourist Visit family Transit through Canada Attend a meeting, conference, or trade show Study Work

Do you plan to visit your children or grandchildren who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada for more than 6 months?

Yes No

How do you plan to transit through Canada?

By air, via a Canadian airport, between 2 international flights By car, train, bus or boat (including cruise ship)

What do you plan to do in Canada?

Visit as a tourist Visit family Attend a meeting, conference, or trade show Study Work

Do you plan to visit your children or grandchildren?

Yes No

How do you plan to transit Canada?

By air, via a Canadian airport, between 2 international flights By car, bus, boat (including cruise ship)

Will you transit Canada in less than 48 hours?

Yes No

Do you plan to visit Canada?

Yes No

For this trip, will you use a passport issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Taiwan that includes your personal identification number?

Yes No

For this trip, will you use a national Israeli passport?

Yes No

For this trip, will you use an electronic passport?

Yes No

Look on the front cover of your passport for the symbol of a rectangle with a circle in the middle. If you see this symbol, you have an electronic passport.

Select the option that best matches your situation:

I’m applying for my first study permit I already have my first study permit I’m eligible to study without a permit I’m not sure what I need to study

Select the option that best matches your situation:

I’m applying for my first work permit I already have my first work permit I’ve extended or plan to extend my work permit I’m eligible to work without a permit I’m not sure what I need to work

Select the option that best matches your situation:

I’m applying for my first work permit I already have my first work permit I’ve extended or plan to extend my work permit I’m eligible to work without a permit I’m not sure what I need to work

Select the option that best matches your situation:

I’m applying for my first work permit I already have my first work permit I’m eligible to work without a permit I’m not sure what I need to work

Select the option that best matches your situation:

I’m applying for my first work permit I already have my first work permit I’ve extended or plan to extend my work permit I’m eligible to work without a permit I’m not sure what I need to work

Select the option that best matches your situation:

I’m applying for my first work permit I already have my first work permit I’ve extended or plan to extend my work permit I’m eligible to work without a permit I’m not sure what I need to work

Answer: You should already have a valid visitor visa

We automatically issued a visitor visa to you when we approved your first study or work permit.

If you leave and return to Canada, you must travel with

your valid study or work permit
your valid visitor visa
- If you don’t have a valid visa when you check-in for a flight, it may result in travel delays (or a missed flight).
your valid passport

Exception: If you return directly from a visit to the United States or St. Pierre and Miquelon only, you don’t need a valid visitor visa if your study or work permit is still valid.

If your visa has expired or was only valid for a single entry to Canada

You need to apply for a new visitor visa(opens in a new tab) or an eTA.

A visitor visa

costs CAN$100
is valid for up to 10 years
can be used at any port of entry

An eTA

costs CAN$7
is valid for up to 5 years
is electronically linked to your passport
is only valid when flying to or transiting through a Canadian airport

Answer: You need a visitor visa

For visits of up to 6 months for most purposes.
Cost: CAN $100

Get details about visitor visa ^{Opens in a new tab}

Answer: You need an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA)

For visits of up to 6 months or to transit via a Canadian airport.
Cost: CAN $7

Get details about eTA ^{Opens in a new tab}

Answer: You need a valid Canadian passport

You need a valid Canadian passport to travel to Canada by air (board your flight).

Exception: If you’re an American-Canadian dual citizen with a valid U.S. passport, you don’t need a Canadian passport to fly to Canada. However, you still need to carry proper identification ^{Opens in a new tab} and meet the basic requirements to enter Canada ^{Opens in a new tab}.

Get details about travelling as a dual Canadian citizen ^{Opens in a new tab}

Answer: You need a valid passport or travel document to travel to Canada by car, train, bus or boat

If you decide to fly to a Canadian airport instead, you'll need an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA).

Learn about documents you may need ^{Opens in a new tab}

Answer: You need official proof of status in the U.S.

Lawful permanent residents of the U.S. must present these documents for all methods of travel to Canada:

a valid passport from their country of nationality (or an equivalent acceptable travel document) and
a valid green card (or equivalent valid proof of status in the United States)

Answer: You need a transit visa

To connect between 2 international flights, in less than 48 hours.
Cost: Free

Note: If you have more than 48 hours between international flights OR if you decide to visit Canada, you need to apply for a visitor visa.

Get details about transit visa ^{Opens in a new tab}

Answer: You can apply for a parent and grandparent super visa to visit for more than 6 months

The super visa is for visits of 5 years at a time.
You must meet all eligibility criteria to qualify for a super visa. Key criteria include:
- a letter from your child or grandchild with a promise to financially support you for the duration of your visit in Canada.
- proof payment for medical insurance from a Canadian insurance company or an insurance company outside Canada that has been approved by the Minister.
  - More information on approved insurance providers outside of Canada will be available in the coming months.
- This medical insurance needs to
  - be valid for at least 1 year from the date of entry to Canada
  - provide at least $100,000 in emergency coverage.
- You must apply for a super visa from outside Canada.
Cost: CAN$100

Note: If you don't meet the criteria for a super visa, you need to apply for a visitor visa.

Get details about super visa ^{Opens in a new tab}

Answer: You can apply for a parent and grandparent super visa to visit for more than 6 months

The super visa is for visits of 5 years at a time.
You must meet all eligibility criteria to qualify for a super visa. Key criteria include:
- a letter from your child or grandchild with a promise to financially support you for the duration of your visit in Canada.
- proof of payment for medical insurance from a Canadian insurance company or an insurance company outside Canada that has been approved by the Minister.
  - More information on approved insurance providers outside of Canada will be available in the coming months.
- This medical insurance needs to
  - be valid for at least 1 year from the date of entry to Canada
  - provide at least $100,000 in emergency coverage.
You must apply for a super visa from outside Canada.
Cost: CAN$100

Note: If you don’t meet the criteria for a super visa, you need to apply for an electronic travel authorization (eTA). An eTA allows for visits of up to 6 months.

Get details about super visa ^{Opens in a new tab}

Answer: You can apply for a parent and grandparent super visa to visit for more than 6 months

The super visa is for visits of 5 years at a time.
You must meet all eligibility criteria to qualify for a super visa. Key criteria include:
- a letter from your child or grandchild with a promise to financially support you for the duration of your visit in Canada.
- proof of payment for medical insurance from a Canadian insurance company or an insurance company outside Canada that has been approved by the Minister.
  - More information on approved insurance providers outside of Canada will be available in the coming months.
- This medical insurance needs to
  - be valid for at least 1 year from the date of entry to Canada
  - provide at least $100,000 in emergency coverage.
You must apply for a super visa from outside Canada.
Cost: CAN$100

Note: If you don’t meet the criteria for a super visa, you can visit Canada for up to 6 months with a valid identity document. Bring identification such as a valid passport. Or, if a member of an official program such as Nexus, you may present your valid membership card.

Get details about super visa ^{Opens in a new tab}

Answer: You can apply for a parent and grandparent super visa to visit for more than 6 months

The super visa is for visits of 5 years at a time.
You must meet all eligibility criteria to qualify for a super visa. Key criteria include:
- a letter from your child or grandchild with a promise to financially support you for the duration of your visit in Canada.
- proof of payment for medical insurance from a Canadian insurance company or an insurance company outside Canada that has been approved by the Minister.
  - More information on approved insurance providers outside of Canada will be available in the coming months.
- This medical insurance needs to
  - be valid for at least 1 year from the date of entry to Canada
  - provide at least $100,000 in emergency coverage.
You must apply for a super visa from outside Canada.
Cost: CAN$100

If you don’t meet the criteria for a super visa, you can visit Canada for up to 6 months with

a valid passport from your country of nationality (or an equivalent acceptable travel document ^{Opens in a new tab}) and
official proof of lawful permanent resident status in the U.S., such as a green card

Answer: You need a valid identity document

Bring identification such as a valid passport. Or, if a member of an official program such as Nexus, you may present your valid membership card.

Learn about the documents you may need ^{Opens in a new tab}

Answer: If we approve your study permit application, we’ll issue a visitor visa

You don’t need to submit a separate application for a visitor visa.

When you travel to Canada, bring your

letter of introduction that says your study permit application is approved, if you received one
valid passport that has your visitor visa stuck to one of its pages

Learn about studying in Canada ^{Opens in a new tab}

Answer: You should already have a valid visitor visa

We automatically issued a visitor visa to you when we approved your first study or work permit.

If you leave and return to Canada, you must travel with

your valid study or work permit
your valid visitor visa
- If you don’t have a valid visa when you check-in for a flight, it may result in travel delays (or a missed flight).
your valid passport

Exception: If you return directly from a visit to the United States or St. Pierre and Miquelon only, you don’t need a valid visitor visa if your study or work permit is still valid.

If your visa has expired or was only valid for a single entry to Canada

You need to apply for a new visa(opens in a new tab) .

A visa costs CAN$100.
It’s valid for up to 10 years.

Answer: You need a visitor visa

If your study or work permit will expire soon, you must extend it before you can apply for a new visitor visa.

You need a visitor visa to leave and return to Canada. Apply for your visa before you leave.

You can apply for a visitor visa from inside Canada if you meet all the conditions below:

you’re already in Canada
you hold a valid study or work permit
you want to leave and return to Canada in the near future
your existing visitor visa ^{Opens in a new tab} is expired or was valid for only one entry

Exception: If you return directly from a visit only to the United States or St. Pierre and Miquelon, you don’t need a valid visitor visa if your study or work permit is still valid.

Processing times vary by country. You may need to give fingerprints and photo (biometrics) ^{Opens in a new tab} with your application. Processing times don’t include the time you need to give biometrics.

Apply for a visitor visa ^{Opens in a new tab}

Answer: You need a visitor visa

You need a visitor visa to travel to Canada.

A visitor visa:

is a sticker we put in your passport
costs CAN$100

Processing times vary by country. You may need to give your fingerprints and photo (biometrics) ^{Opens in a new tab} with your application. Processing time doesn’t include the time you need to give biometrics.

Get details about visitor visa ^{Opens in a new tab}

Answer: Before you continue, find out if you need a study permit

You’ll need to answer some questions on another page to find out.

If you’re eligible to study without a study permit, you’ll need to come back to this page to find out what you need to travel to Canada.

Find out if you need a study permit ^{Opens in a new tab}

Answer: If we approve your work permit application, we’ll issue a visitor visa for you

You don’t need to submit a separate application for a visitor visa.

When you travel to Canada, bring your

letter of introduction that says your work permit application is approved, if you received one
valid passport that has your visitor visa stuck to one of its pages

Learn about working in Canada ^{Opens in a new tab}

Answer: You should already have a valid visitor visa

We automatically issued a visitor visa to you when we approved your first work permit.

If you leave and return to Canada, you must travel with

your valid study or work permit
your valid visitor visa
- If you don’t have a valid visa when you check-in for a flight, it may result in travel delays (or a missed flight).
your valid passport

Exception: If you return directly from a visit to the United States or St. Pierre and Miquelon only, you don’t need a valid visitor visa if your study or work permit is still valid.

If your visa has expired or was only valid for a single entry to Canada

You need to apply for a new visa(opens in a new tab) .

A visa costs CAN$100.
It’s valid for up to 10 years.

Answer: You should already have a valid eTA

We automatically issued an eTA (electronic travel authorization) to you when we approved your first study or work permit.

If you leave and return to Canada, you must travel with

your valid study or work permit
the passport you used to apply for your eTA

If you don’t have a valid eTA

You can apply for an eTA if you travel to Canada by air only.

An eTA

costs CAN$7
is electronically linked to your passport
is only valid when flying to or transiting through a Canadian airport

Most applicants get their eTA approval within minutes (via email). However, some requests can take several days to process if you’re asked to submit supporting documents.

Apply for an eTA(opens in a new tab)

If your travel plans change

You need a visitor visa (not an eTA) if you decide to get to Canada by car, train, bus or boat instead.

Apply for a visitor visa(opens in a new tab)

Answer: You need to apply for a visitor visa

We automatically issued you an electronic travel authorization (eTA) when we approved your first study or work permit. However, an eTA can only be used to travel to Canada by air.

To come to Canada by car, bus, train or boat

You need to apply for a visitor visa if you plan to come to Canada by car, bus, train or boat.

A visitor visa

is an official document we stick in your passport
costs CAN$100

You may need to give fingerprints and a photo (biometrics) with your visitor visa application. Processing times don’t include the time needed for requesting and giving biometrics. Processing times vary by country.

Apply for a visitor visa(opens in a new tab)

If you don’t have a valid eTA

If your eTA is no longer valid and you decide to fly to Canada, you’ll need to answer the questions again to find out what you need to travel to Canada.

Answer: You need a visitor visa

If your study or work permit will expire soon, you must extend it before you can apply for a new visitor visa.

You need a visitor visa to leave and return to Canada. Apply for your visa before you leave.

You can apply for a visitor visa from inside Canada if you meet all the conditions below:

you’re already in Canada
you hold a valid study or work permit
you want to leave and return to Canada in the near future
your existing visitor visa ^{Opens in a new tab} is expired or was valid for only one entry

Exception: If you return directly from a visit only to the United States or St. Pierre and Miquelon, you don’t need a valid visitor visa if your study or work permit is still valid.

Apply for a visitor visa ^{Opens in a new tab}

Answer: You need a visitor visa

You need a visitor visa to travel to Canada.

A visitor visa:

is a sticker we put in your passport
costs CAN$100

Processing times vary by country. You may need to give your fingerprints and photo (biometrics) with your application. Processing time doesn’t include the time you need to give biometrics.

Apply for a visitor visa

Answer: Before you continue, find out if you need a work permit

You’ll need to answer some questions on another page to find out.

If you’re eligible to work without a work permit, you’ll need to come back to this page to find out what you need to travel to Canada.

Find out if you need a work permit ^{Opens in a new tab}

Answer: If we approve your study permit application, we’ll issue an electronic travel authorization (eTA)

You don’t need to submit a separate application for an eTA.

When you travel to Canada, bring your

letter of introduction that says your study permit application is approved, if you received one
valid passport that has your visitor visa stuck to one of its pages

If you get a new passport before you come to Canada, you’ll need to apply for a new eTA if you plan to fly to a Canadian airport.

Learn about studying in Canada ^{Opens in a new tab}

Answer: You need an eTA to leave and return to Canada

Your study permit lets you study in Canada. If you plan to leave and return to Canada, you need to make sure you have what you need to re-enter the country.

What you need depends on your travel plans.

If you re-enter by a Canadian airport (fly back to Canada)

You must have:

the passport that’s linked to a valid eTA and
your valid study permit

An eTA:

costs CAN $7
is electronically linked to your passport

If you don’t have an eTA or yours has expired, you’ll need to apply for a new eTA.

Apply for an eTA ^{Opens in a new tab}

If you re-enter Canada by car, boat, bus or train

You must have:

a valid passport and
your valid study permit

Answer: You need an eTA to leave and return to Canada

Your study permit lets you study in Canada. If you plan to leave and return to Canada, you need to make sure you have what you need to re-enter the country.

What you need depends on your travel plans.

If you re-enter by a Canadian airport (fly back to Canada)

You must have:

the passport that’s linked to a valid eTA and
your valid study permit

An eTA:

costs CAN $7
is electronically linked to your passport

If you don’t have an eTA or yours has expired, you’ll need to apply for a new eTA.

Apply for an eTA ^{Opens in a new tab}

If you re-enter Canada by car, boat, bus or train

You must have:

a valid passport and
your valid study permit

Answer: If you fly to a Canadian airport, you need an eTA

An eTA:

costs CAN$7
is electronically linked to your passport

Most applicants get their eTA approval (via an email) within minutes. However, some requests can take several days to process if you’re asked to submit supporting documents.

If you drive or arrive by train, bus or boat

You just need a valid passport or travel document ^{Opens in a new tab} to get to Canada by car, train, bus or boat.

Get details about eTA ^{Opens in a new tab}

Answer: Before you continue, find out if you need a study permit

You’ll need to answer some questions on another page to find out.

If you’re eligible to study without a study permit, you’ll need to come back to this page to find out what you need to travel to Canada.

Find out if you need a study permit ^{Opens in a new tab}

Answer: If we approve your work permit application, we’ll issue an electronic travel authorization (eTA) for you

You don’t need to submit a separate application for an eTA.

When you travel to Canada, bring your

letter of introduction that says your work permit application is approved, if you received one
valid passport that you used to apply for your work permit

If you get a new passport before you come to Canada, you’ll need to apply for a new eTA if you plan to fly to a Canadian airport.

Learn about working in Canada ^{Opens in a new tab}

Answer: You need an eTA to leave and return to Canada

Your work permit lets you work in Canada. If you plan to leave and return to Canada, you need to make sure you have what you need to re-enter the country.

What you need depends on your travel plans.

If you re-enter by a Canadian airport (fly back to Canada)

You must have:

the passport that’s linked to a valid eTA and
your valid work permit

An eTA:

costs CAN $7
is electronically linked to your passport

If you received your current work permit on or after August 1, 2015, you may have a valid eTA.

If you don’t have an eTA or yours has expired, you’ll need to apply for a new eTA.

Apply for an eTA ^{Opens in a new tab}

If you re-enter Canada by car, boat, bus or train

You must have:

a valid passport and
your valid work permit

Answer: You need an eTA to leave and return to Canada

Your work permit lets you work in Canada. If you plan to leave and return to Canada, you need to make sure you have what you need to re-enter the country.

What you need depends on your travel plans.

If you re-enter by a Canadian airport (fly back to Canada)

You must have:

the passport that’s linked to a valid eTA and
your valid work permit

An eTA:

costs CAN $7
is electronically linked to your passport

If you received your current work permit on or after August 1, 2015, you may have a valid eTA.

If you don’t have an eTA or yours has expired, you’ll need to apply for a new eTA.

Apply for an eTA ^{Opens in a new tab}

If you re-enter Canada by car, boat, bus or train

You must have:

a valid passport and
your valid work or study permit

Answer: If you fly to a Canadian airport, you need an eTA

An eTA:

costs CAN$7
is electronically linked to your passport

Most applicants get their eTA approval (via an email) within minutes. However, some requests can take several days to process if you’re asked to submit supporting documents.

If you drive or arrive by train, bus or boat

You just need a valid passport or travel document ^{Opens in a new tab} to get to Canada by car, train, bus or boat.

Get details about eTA ^{Opens in a new tab}

Answer: Before you continue, find out if you need a work permit

You’ll need to answer some questions on another page to find out.

If you’re eligible to work without a work permit, you’ll need to come back to this page to find out what you need to travel to Canada.

Find out if you need a work permit ^{Opens in a new tab}

Answer: You don’t need to apply for a visitor visa or eTA

When you travel to Canada, bring your

letter of introduction that says your study permit application is approved, if you received one
valid passport or travel document that you used to apply for your work or study permit

Learn about studying in Canada ^{Opens in a new tab}

Answer: You don’t need to apply for a visitor visa or eTA

When you travel to Canada, you must bring your:

letter of introduction that says your study permit application is approved
valid passport or travel document that you used to apply for your work or study permit

Answer: You don’t need an eTA or a visitor visa

If you’re driving or arriving by train, bus, or boat

You just need to bring the right travel documents ^{Opens in a new tab}.

If you fly to or transit through a Canadian airport

You just need to travel with your valid U.S. passport if you fly or transit through a Canadian airport.

Answer: Before you continue, find out if you need a study permit

You’ll need to answer some questions on another page to find out.

If you’re eligible to study without a study permit, you’ll need to come back to this page to find out what you need to travel to Canada.

Find out if you need a study permit ^{Opens in a new tab}

Answer: You don’t need to apply for a visitor visa or eTA

When you travel to Canada, bring your

letter of introduction that says your work permit application is approved, if you received one
valid passport or travel document that you used to apply for your work permit

Learn about working in Canada ^{Opens in a new tab}

Answer: You don’t need to apply for a visitor visa or eTA

When you travel to Canada, you must bring your:

valid work or study permit
valid passport or travel document that you used to apply for your work or study permit

Answer: You don’t need an eTA or a visitor visa

If you’re driving or arriving by train, bus, or boat

You just need to bring the right travel documents ^{Opens in a new tab}.

If you fly to or transit through a Canadian airport

You just need to travel with your valid U.S. passport if you fly or transit through a Canadian airport.

Answer: Before you continue, find out if you need a work permit

You’ll need to answer some questions on another page to find out.

If you’re eligible to work without a work permit, you’ll need to come back to this page to find out what you need to travel to Canada.

Find out if you need a work permit ^{Opens in a new tab}

Answer: Your permit is not an eTA or a visa

Your study permit lets you study in Canada. If you plan to leave and return to Canada, you need to make sure you have what you need to re-enter the country.

What you need depends on your travel plans.

If you re-enter by a Canadian airport (fly back to Canada)

When you extend your study permit, you’ll also be issued an eTA if you don’t already have one. When you fly to a Canadian, you must have:

the passport that’s linked to your valid eTA and
your valid study permit

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If you re-enter Canada by car, boat, bus or train

You must have:

a valid visitor and
your valid study permit

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Answer: Your permit is not an eTA or a visa

Your work permit lets you work in Canada. If you plan to leave and return to Canada, you need to make sure you have what you need to re-enter the country.

What you need depends on your travel plans.

If you re-enter by a Canadian airport (fly back to Canada)

When you extend your work permit, you’ll also be issued an eTA if you don’t already have one. When you fly to a Canadian, you must have:

the passport that’s linked to your valid eTA and
your valid work permit

Apply for an eTA ^{Opens in a new tab}

If you re-enter Canada by car, boat, bus or train

You must have:

a valid visitor visa and
your valid work permit

Apply for visitor visa ^{Opens in a new tab}

Answer: You’re eligible to apply for an eTA

You can apply for an eTA if you travel to Canada by air only.

An eTA:

costs CAN$7
is electronically linked to your passport
is only valid when flying to or transiting through a Canadian airport

Most applicants get their eTA approval within minutes (via email). However, some requests can take several days to process if you’re asked to submit supporting documents.

If you already have a valid Canadian visitor visa you don’t need to apply for an eTA. You can travel with your visa until it expires.

If your travel plans change

You need a visitor visa (not an eTA) if you decide to get to Canada by car, train, bus or boat instead.

Apply for an eTA ^{Opens in a new tab}

Answer: You’re eligible to apply for an eTA

You can apply for an eTA if you travel to Canada by air only.

An eTA:

costs CAN$7
is electronically linked to your passport
is only valid when flying to or transiting through a Canadian airport

Most applicants get their eTA approval within minutes (via email). However, some requests can take several days to process if you’re asked to submit supporting documents.

If you already have a valid Canadian visitor visa you don’t need to apply for an eTA. You can travel with your visa until it expires.

If your travel plans change

You need a visitor visa (not an eTA) if you decide to get to Canada by car, train, bus or boat instead.

Apply for an eTA ^{Opens in a new tab}

Answer: You don’t need to apply for a visitor visa or eTA

When you travel to Canada, bring your

letter of introduction that says your study permit application is approved, if you received one
valid passport or travel document that you used to apply for your study permit and
official proof of U.S. lawful permanent resident status

Learn about studying in Canada ^{Opens in a new tab}

Answer: You don’t need to apply for a visitor visa or eTA

When you travel to Canada, bring your

valid work or study permit
valid passport or travel document that you used to apply for your study permit and
official proof of U.S. lawful permanent resident status

Answer: You need valid proof of lawful permanent resident status of the U.S. to leave and return to Canada

Your study permit lets you study in Canada. If you plan to leave and return to Canada, you need to make sure you have what you need to re-enter the country.

When you travel to Canada, bring your

valid study permit,
valid passport or travel document that you used to apply for your study permit, and
official proof of U.S. lawful permanent resident status

Answer: You don’t need an eTA or a visitor visa

When you travel to Canada, bring your

valid passport or travel document and
official proof of U.S. lawful permanent resident status

Answer: Before you continue, find out if you need a study permit

You’ll need to answer some questions on another page to find out.

If you’re eligible to study without a study permit, you’ll need to come back to this page to find out what you need to travel to Canada.

Find out if you need a study permit ^{Opens in a new tab}

Answer: You don’t need to apply for a visitor visa or eTA

When you travel to Canada, bring your

letter of introduction that says your work permit application is approved, if you received one
valid passport or travel document that you used to apply for your work permit and
official proof of U.S. lawful permanent resident status

Learn about working in Canada ^{Opens in a new tab}

Answer: You don’t need to apply for a visitor visa or eTA

When you travel to Canada, bring your

valid work permit
valid passport or travel document that you used to apply for your work permit and
official proof of U.S. lawful permanent resident status

Answer: You need valid proof of lawful permanent resident status of the U.S. to leave and return to Canada

Your work permit lets you work in Canada. If you plan to leave and return to Canada, you need to make sure you have what you need to re-enter the country.

When you travel to Canada, bring your

valid work permit,
valid passport or travel document that you used to apply for your study permit, and
official proof of U.S. lawful permanent resident status

Answer: You don’t need an eTA or a visitor visa

When you travel to Canada, bring your

valid passport or travel document and
official proof of U.S. lawful permanent resident status

Answer: Before you continue, find out if you need a work permit

You’ll need to answer some questions on another page to find out.

If you’re eligible to work without a work permit, you’ll need to come back to this page to find out what you need to travel to Canada.

Find out if you need a work permit ^{Opens in a new tab}

Answer: You’re eligible to apply for an eTA

You can apply for an eTA if you travel to Canada by air only.

An eTA:

costs CAN$7
is electronically linked to your passport
is only valid when flying to or transiting through a Canadian airport

Most applicants get their eTA approval within minutes (via email). However, some requests can take several days to process if you’re asked to submit supporting documents.

If you already have a valid Canadian visitor visa you don’t need to apply for an eTA. You can travel with your visa until it expires.

If your travel plans change

You need a visitor visa (not an eTA) if you decide to get to Canada by car, train, bus or boat instead.

Apply for an eTA ^{Opens in a new tab}

Answer: You’re eligible to apply for an eTA

You can apply for an eTA if you travel to Canada by air only.

An eTA

costs CAN$7
is electronically linked to your passport
is only valid when flying to or transiting through a Canadian airport

Most applicants get their eTA approval within minutes (via email). However, some requests can take several days to process if you’re asked to submit supporting documents.

If you already have a valid Canadian visitor visa, you don’t need to apply for an eTA. You can travel with your visa until it expires.

If you transit through Canada to or from the United States

You may be able to transit through Canada without a visa or eTA if you meet certain eligibility requirements.

If your travel plans change

You need a visitor visa (not an eTA) if you decide to get to Canada by car, train, bus or boat instead.

Apply for an eTA ^{Opens in a new tab}

Complete list of acceptable status documents for lawful permanent residents of the U.S.

You need an official proof of status as a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., such as one of the following:

valid permanent resident card (Form I-551)
foreign passport with an unexpired temporary I-551 stamp (also known as an Alien Documentation, Identification and Telecommunication [ADIT] stamp)
foreign passport with a temporary I-551 printed notation (“Upon endorsement serves as temporary I-551 evidencing permanent residence for 1 year”) on a machine-readable immigrant visa upon endorsement with a U.S. Customs and Border Protection admission stamp
expired permanent resident card (Form I-551) with Form I-797 (Notice of Action) for pending Form I-751 (Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence) or Form I-829 (Petition by Investor to Remove Conditions on Permanent Resident Status)
expired permanent resident card (Form I-551) with Form I-797 (Notice of Action) for pending Form I-90 (Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card [Green Card])
valid re-entry permit (Form I-327)
Form I-94 with an unexpired temporary I-551 stamp (ADIT stamp) and a passport-style photo

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Date modified:: 2024-09-13