Can I travel to Canada without an eTA?

U.S. citizens do not require a visa or an eTA to travel to Canada. If you are a U.S. citizen, you can visit Canada with your valid passport. As of April 26, 2022, U.S. permanent residents (Green Card holders) no longer require an eTA to travel to Canada.



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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.

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But there are three people who are exempt from this rule? They do not require a passport to travel anywhere in the world. These 3 people are United Kingdom's King Charles III and Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako. Before King Charles III, the privilege was with Queen Elizabeth II.

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Before the eTA system was introduced, visa-exempt foreign nationals seeking entry to Canada were not systematically screened for admissibility until they arrived at a Canadian Port of Entry.

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