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At the time of entering the United States, Canadian citizens do not need a U.S. visa to visit the country for tourism or business. Because of the relationship between the two nations, they are only required to present a valid Canadian passport, whose application for adults is made through form PPTC-153.
Those who manage to pass the form and process this international identification will be able to travel to the United States without needing to show a U.S. visa in the passport, as long as they meet the admission conditions established by immigration authorities.
Form PPTC-153: what it is and what it is used for
The PPTC-153 is the form used by Canada to apply for a new adult passport:
Canadian authorities indicate that most applicants only need to complete this form, fill it out on a computer using Adobe Reader 10 or higher, and submit it along with the necessary documentation, and then pay the fees.
During the process, it is possible to choose whether to request a five-year or ten-year validity.
This identification is used for international travel and is sufficient documentation to enter the United States for tourism or business, if immigration inspection is approved.
Traveling to the United States without a U.S. visa: which citizens will be able to do so
The Office of Customs and Border Protection (CBP) indicates that, in general, Canadian citizens will be able to enter the United States without a visa when they make tourism trips or other permitted visits.
The documentation to present will also depend on the mode of travel
Traveling by air from Canada to the United States
The presentation of
- A valid Canadian passport
- Or a NEXUS card when the flight departs from Canada and meets the conditions established by CBP
Traveling from Canada to the United States by land or by sea
In these cases, any of the following documents are accepted:
- Canadian passport
- Enhanced Driver’s License or Enhanced Identification Card
- NEXUS card
- FAST/EXPRES card
- SENTRI card
As a general rule, visits may extend up to six months, although final admission will be subject to CBP evaluation at the port of entry.
Key information for foreigners entering the United States
Authorities emphasize the importance of the traveler being able to demonstrate that they do not intend to establish permanent residence in the United States.
If an officer considers that the person spends more time in the United States than in Canada, they may request proof that they still maintain ties to their country of residence, such as an address or other elements that show they do not intend to immigrate.