U.S. Embassy Canada
U.S. Embassy Canada
Consular Affairs Visa Waiver Wizard

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This wizard will guide you through the basic requirements for visa-free travel under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). Please note that this assessment is based only on your responses to the following questions and, as such, cannot be taken as definitive advice. For additional specifics about the VWP please consult the VWP information on the U.S. Consular Canada website.

Important reminder

Neither possession of a visa, nor meeting the basic requirements for traveling visa-free on the VWP, guarantees admission to the United States. As with most countries, the final determination of admissibility is made by immigration officials at the port of entry.

Visa-free travel is not appropriate for those who plan to study, work, or remain more than 90 days. Such travelers need visas. If an immigration official has reason to believe that a visa-free traveler is going to study, work, or remain longer than 90 days, or has misrepresented facts regarding his or her travel, the officer is authorized to refuse admission to the U.S.



If the button above does not work then please try this direct link for the Visa Waiver Wizard.

Transit Without Visa

The U.S. has suspended its policy of allowing travelers to pass through U.S. airports without a visa.

Travelers who qualify under the Visa Waiver Program, and Canadian citizens, remain unaffected.

Eligibility

It is important for you to read beyond the list of qualifying countries.

There are specific passport and other eligibility requirements meaning that some citizens of VWP countries will need to apply for a U.S. visa.

Phone numbers

U.S. Embassy information lines:

1-888-840-0032 from either the U.S. or Canada - you will be asked to provide your credit card number. CA$1.59/minute

Visa Waiver Passport Requirement

Passports issued after October 26, 2006 must be e-passports - that is, include an integrated computer chip in order to be eligible for entry under the VWP.

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