Canadian, Mexican and Bermudan passport holders are exempt from holding a US visa to enter the United States, although Mexican citizens may have to apply for a border crossing card. Canadian citizens simply need to present a valid passport or a document that complies with the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative e.g. a NEXUS pass, FAST card or enhanced drivers licence.
Exemptions through the Visa Waiver Program
A US visa is not required if your country of citizenship is a member of the Visa Waiver Program.
Andorra |
Iceland |
Norway |
Australia |
Ireland |
Portugal |
Austria |
Italy |
San Marino |
Belgium |
Japan |
Singapore |
Brunei |
Latvia |
Slovakia |
Czech Republic |
Liechtenstein |
Slovenia |
Denmark |
Lithuania |
South Korea |
Estonia |
Luxembourg |
Spain |
Finland |
Malta |
Sweden |
France |
Monaco |
Switzerland |
Germany |
the Netherlands |
United Kingdom |
Hungary |
New Zealand |
Greece |
You will however be required to register with the US government’s electronic system for travel authorization known as ESTA. You will be unable to board any aircraft bound for the US if you have not registered.
Exemptions as a NAFTA Professional Worker
The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) creates special economic and trade relationships for the United States (U.S.), Canada and Mexico. The nonimmigrant NAFTA Professional (TN) visa allows citizens of Canada and Mexico, as NAFTA professionals, to work in the U.S. in a prearranged business activity for a U.S. or foreign employer. Permanent residents, including Canadian permanent residents, are not able to apply to work as a NAFTA professional.
Regardless of permanent resident status in Canada, citizens from all other countries require a valid US visa to enter the United States. This must be obtained by filing out a DS-160 visa application form, applying for a US visa appointment and attending a visa interview at the US embassy in Ottawa or one of the US Consulates.
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