Will I Need a Transit visa or ESTA for the US as a Canadian?

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I'm a Canadian traveling from Toronto To Warsaw and I have connecting flights in New Jersey and Frankfurt. Will I need an ESTA or a Transit Visa?



Best Answer

The US government has a page for Canadian citizens. It says:

Citizens of Canada traveling to the United States do not require a nonimmigrant visa

with a few exceptions that probably don't apply to you.




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Can I transit through USA without ESTA?

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).

Do I need a US visa if I have a Canadian travel document?

Canadians citizens visiting the USA for pleasure may visit for up-to six months without a visa. If travelling for pleasure and entering by air they are only required to have a valid passport or NEXUS card to enter the USA.

Do US citizens need an eTA to transit through Canada?

U.S. citizens are exempt from the eTA requirement and must carry proper identification such as a valid U.S. passport. Lawful permanent residents of the United States who hold valid status in the U.S. are exempt from the eTA requirement.



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