Crossing the US-Canadian border and back

My wife and I, citizens of Italy, will be traveling to New England for sightseeing. We will arrive and leave at/from New York JFK and rent a car. Since we would like to see Niagara Falls, we will need to cross the US-Canadian border and come back on the next day or so.

Questions:

Are we able to leave the US and come back on the next day with the same ESTA registration?

Best Answer

As @Gagravarr indicated you've already asked the 2nd question so I won't answer that again.

According to US Customs and Border Protection Website

Your ESTA authorization is generally valid for multiple trips over a period of two years (starting the date that you are approved) or until your passport expires, whichever comes first*. This means that as long as you received an ESTA authorization to travel, you do not have to reapply during the validity period. You may update your travel information; however this information is optional and is not required.

So leaving US for one day to Canada and then coming back is not an issue as long as other terms of the Visa Waiver Program are satisfied.

NOTE Please note that your time in Canada counts against your 90 day allowed in the country under the Visa Waiver Program.

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Can you cross from US to Canada right now?

Travel requirements and exemptions. Travellers entering Canada by land, air or water, regardless of citizenship, must meet COVID-19 requirements: Canadians must meet and follow all of the same entry requirements. All travellers must use ArriveCAN within 72 hours before your arrival to Canada.

Do I need a Covid test to enter the US?

As of 12:01AM ET on June 12, 2022, CDC will no longer require air passengers traveling from a foreign country to the United States to show a negative COVID-19 viral test or documentation of recovery from COVID-19 before they board their flight.

Do I have to quarantine when I return to Canada?

Assess your quarantine plan If you don't meet the requirements of a fully vaccinated traveller, you'll be either denied entry into Canada, required to quarantine for 14 days, or required to quarantine until you depart Canada. You must demonstrate that you have a suitable plan for quarantine.

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