India USA
Travel

Recommended Travel Plans

1. Atlas America
2. Safe Travels
3. Patriot America
  • Visit USA
  • US Travel Tips
  • Visiting Parents
  • Students in USA
  • B1 B2 Visit Visa
  • H1B Visa
  • Life in USA
  • Home
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy policy
  • Legal Disclaimer
  • Interview Questions
  • Travel Checklist
  • Get US Visa
  • Visitors Travel Insurance
  • Health Insurance for Parents

Categories

  • B1 B2 Visit Visa
  • FAQ
  • H1B Visa
  • Life in USA
  • Students in USA
  • Travel Insurance
  • Travel News
  • US Immigration News
  • US Travel Tips
  • USA to India Travel
  • Visa
  • Visit USA
  • Visiting Parents
  • Home
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy policy
  • Legal Disclaimer
India USA travel
  • Interview Questions
  • Travel Checklist
  • Get US Visa
  • Visitors Travel Insurance
  • Health Insurance for Parents
  • Visit USA

Can You Travel to Canada with a US B1/B2 Visa?

  • May 24, 2018
  • Mani Karthik

After all the rigorous checks and tedious processes that you completed to obtain a US B1/B2 visa, it isn’t too far-fetched to want to make the most of the visa to visit America’s neighbors too.

Recommended Plans

⭐⭐⭐⭐ Atlas America 100% Coverage, Comprehensive plan
⭐⭐⭐ Safe Travels USA 100% Coverage, Comprehensive plan
⭐⭐ Patriot America Plus 100% Coverage, Comprehensive plan

Compare Plans

Canada is a beautiful and warm country, despite all that snow! So, when you are so close to Canada, it would be a shame to come back home without having visiting the country. The only problem is that not everyone with a valid B1/B2 US visa is allowed within Canadian territory.

Who Can Enter Canada Without a Visa?

  • US citizens and dual nationals of US and Canada are allowed to enter with just their valid US passports.
  • Permanent citizens living in America lawfully need an ETA or Electronic Travel Authorization. They must also present their Green Card and a valid passport.
  • More than 60 nations and territories are exempted from having to obtain a visa to enter Canada but they do need an ETA to board a flight to the country. However, an ETA is not required if you are entering via road, sea, boat, ship or train.
  • All the other foreign nationals who arrive from the US on a flight, even if it a layover, will need proper documents to be able to leave the airport.

The US B1/B2 Rule

A B1/B2 visa gives you options to travel to other nations from the US and return to the US before the validity of the visa expires. However, the visa also emphasizes that it is valid only for the US.

So, while you can travel to Canada for up to 30 days and re-enter America with a valid B1/B2 visa, you will need to check whether you need a separate visa for Canada.

If you do not belong to the countries on the list of visa-free countries for Canada, it is advisable to plan your travel while you are still in your home country. This is because it will be much easier to complete the visa process from home, rather than have to carry all the required documentation to the US and then seek a visa from the Canadian consulate or embassy.

If you got questions, please ask in comments.

4 comments

  1. Pingback: Can a Canada Tourist Visa Holder Visit the USA?
  2. Pingback: What Does a US Green Card Holder Need to Travel to Canada
  3. Jojit M Fillon says:
    February 20, 2019 at 11:26 am

    My mom just got approved with her tourist visa with 10 yrs multiple entry to the US, on her flight schedule she has a stop over in Vancouver canada and my question is can she stay there for couple of weeks to visit some relatives before she comes to america (I found out that you can use your US tourist visa in canada)? If she did is she going to have problem coming in to the US and Los Angeles as her port of entry. Thank you

    Reply
  4. kole says:
    November 1, 2019 at 5:13 pm

    can you enter Canada by car, if you have us visa and are permanent resident of Sweden?

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

  • What is Green Card – All You Need to Know
  • Travel Insurance – Buyer’s Guide
  • Medicare – All Your Questions Answered
  • How to Get the Best Travel Insurance for a Trip to the USA
  • New COVID Quanratine rules in India: Jan 10th 2022
  • You are More Likely to Get an H1B Visa Than Ever!
  • No More Interviews for US Visas in 2022
  • Prebooking RTPCR Test Mandatory for Indian Airports (How To)
  • Cruise Lines Tightens Protocols: New Rules for Passengers
  • Singapore Airlines offers the Best First Class Travel on its Biggest Plane to USA
  • B1 B2 Visit Visa
  • FAQ
  • H1B Visa
  • Life in USA
  • Students in USA
  • Travel Insurance
  • Travel News
  • US Immigration News
  • US Travel Tips
  • USA to India Travel
  • Visa
  • Visit USA
  • Visiting Parents

Recommended Travel Plans

1. Atlas America
2. Safe Travels
3. Patriot America
India USA Travel
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Legal Disclaimer
  • Privacy policy
Your travel guide to USA.

IndiaUSAtravel.com is an online portal dedicated to topics related to travel and immigration to the USA from India. Information shared on this website is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as legal advice.

For any legal help or advice, we recommend hiring a qualified professional immigration attorney.

Disclosure: Content may contain sponsored links to partner programs and affiliates, which may earn us a commission from sales generated, at no additional cost.

© Blogitivity Media FZ LLC,
Ajman Media City UAE.

Recent Posts

  • What is Green Card – All You Need to Know
  • Travel Insurance – Buyer’s Guide
  • Medicare – All Your Questions Answered
  • How to Get the Best Travel Insurance for a Trip to the USA
  • New COVID Quanratine rules in India: Jan 10th 2022
  • You are More Likely to Get an H1B Visa Than Ever!
  • No More Interviews for US Visas in 2022
  • Prebooking RTPCR Test Mandatory for Indian Airports (How To)
  • Cruise Lines Tightens Protocols: New Rules for Passengers
  • Singapore Airlines offers the Best First Class Travel on its Biggest Plane to USA
  • US Visa Sponsorship – Complete Guide
  • Best Countries to Move to from USA
  • Latest Airport Quarantine Requirements for India
  • How to Apply for Expedited Visa Processing at USCIS
  • B1 B2 Visit Visa
  • FAQ
  • H1B Visa
  • Life in USA
  • Students in USA
  • Travel Insurance
  • Travel News
  • US Immigration News
  • US Travel Tips
  • USA to India Travel
  • Visa
  • Visit USA
  • Visiting Parents

Input your search keywords and press Enter.