Visa to transit in the US on the way to Canada for Polish citizens? [duplicate]

I am citizen of Poland and I will fly to Canada through US. So, do I need a US visa for my transit journey?

Best Answer

In the US, being in transit does not exempt you from any potential visa requirement, you need to have the right to enter the country, see Do I need a US visa to transit (or layover) through an American airport?

Also, while there have been discussions about participation in the visa waiver program for many years, Poland is still not eligible so that Polish citizens do need a visa to enter the US.

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Do I need a transit visa for Canada if I have a US visa?

US citizens and lawful permanent residents of the U.S. can transit through Canada without a visa by: air. car. bus.

Can dual citizens travel between US and Canada?

Dual Canadian citizens need a valid Canadian passport to board a flight to or transit through Canada by air. If your other country of citizenship needs you to enter and exit that country using a passport issued by its government, you will still need a valid Canadian passport to board your flight to Canada.

Can Polish citizen travel to Canada without visa?

Do Polish Citizens Need a Visa for Canada? All Polish citizens who are planning to travel to Canada must obtain a visa waiver or visa prior to their arrival into the country. However, it is now easier than ever to obtain a visa waiver for Polish citizens through the online eTA Canada application.

Do I need a visa to transit through United States?

ESTA is required in all cases of entering the U.S. Travelers must apply for and receive ESTA even when transiting in the U.S. to a third country without a visa. You must apply for ESTA in any of the following cases: transit, transfer, or stopover (layover).

Canada - Transit Visa - How To Confirm You Don’t Need An eTA while Transiting via A Canadian Airport

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