FAQs
If you plan to visit the U.S., you do not need to be tested or vaccinated for COVID-19. U.S. citizens going abroad, check with the Department of State for travel advisories.
What is required to travel to Canada from the US? ›
Entry into Canada: Canadian law requires that all persons entering Canada carry proof of citizenship and identity. A valid U.S. passport, passport card, or NEXUS card satisfies these requirements for U.S. citizens. Children under 16 only need proof of U.S. citizenship.
Is the Arrive Canada app still required? ›
Use of the Advance CBSA Declaration feature of ArriveCAN is entirely optional.
What do I need to enter Canada by car? ›
Entry into Canada
If you are a citizen of the United States over the age of 16, you will need a Passport, a Passport Card or Enhanced Driver's Licence (only issued by certain states) to enter Canada.
What are the requirements for entering the United States? ›
Gather Required Documentation
- Passport valid for travel to the United States – Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your period of stay in the United States (unless exempt by country-specific agreements). ...
- Nonimmigrant Visa Application, Form DS-160 confirmation page.
You are not allowed to enter on your foreign passport, because U.S. law requires all U.S. citizens to enter and depart the U.S. on a valid U.S. passport.
What do I need to cross the US border from Canada by car? ›
Travel by land or water
a valid passport. a Trusted Traveler Program card. an enhanced driver's licence (EDL) or enhanced identification card (EIC) from a province or territory where a U.S. approved EDL/EIC program has been implemented.
Do you need a COVID test to enter Canada? ›
Effective October 1, 2022, COVID-19 entry restrictions were removed, as well as testing, quarantine and isolation requirements, regardless of citizenship and vaccination status. The Public Health Agency of Canada no longer collects COVID-19 test samples from travellers entering Canada.
When can unvaccinated people travel to the USA? ›
This means starting May 12, noncitizen nonimmigrant air passengers will no longer need to show proof of being fully vaccinated with an accepted COVID-19 vaccine to board a flight to the United States.
Do you have to be vaccinated to go to Canada? ›
As of October 1, 2022, proof of vaccination is no longer required to enter Canada, or board a plane or train in Canada.
Can I enter Canada with my birth certificate? While U.S. citizens used to be able to enter Canada with a birth certificate, the country now requires additional forms of photo identification. The following documents are generally accepted at the Canadian border: A U.S. passport.
What do US citizens need to travel to Canada? ›
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.
When you cross the border, what do they check for? ›
What Information Do Immigration Officers in the U.S. Have?
- Name.
- Country of citizenship.
- Home address.
- Date of birth.
- Method of travel.
- Purpose of travel.
There are no restrictions on the amount of money you can bring into or take out of Canada, nor is it illegal to do so. However, any time you cross the border, you must declare any currency or monetary instruments you have in your possession that are valued at CAN$10,000 or more.
What does a U.S. citizen need to re-enter the U.S. from Canada? ›
All U.S. citizens need U.S. passport books if re-entering by air. Land and sea border crossings accept additional travel documents, such as U.S. Passport cards and Trusted Traveler cards. Child travelers have additional options - see the Traveling with Children section.
What do you need to cross the border from Canada to the USA? ›
a valid passport. a Trusted Traveler Program card. an enhanced driver's licence (EDL) or enhanced identification card (EIC) from a province or territory where a U.S. approved EDL/EIC program has been implemented.
What do you need to travel to America? ›
To enter the US, your passport must be valid for the length of your planned stay. If you're travelling through another country on your way to or from the US, check the entry requirements for that country. Many countries will only allow entry if you have at least 6 months validity remaining on your passport.
Do you need to be vaccinated to go to Europe? ›
Do you need to be vaccinated to enter Europe? No. At the time of this writing, all European countries require no form of vaccination or COVID testing to gain entry. Instead, these countries have reverted to pre-COVID entry measures, which primarily include having a valid passport with room for stamps.
