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Visa requirements in the USA and Canada

If you are crossing the border between the US & Canada, keep in mind that Visa requirements may apply:

For EU residents & EEA (incl. UK & IrelandNorwaySwitzerlandCroatia)
  • You pick up your van in the USA
    • To enter the USA , you need a Visa or ESTA* (costs = 21 US$​)
    • When driving into Canada during your roadtrip: You do not need a Visa for Canada when entering by land or boat for transit or tourist purposes​.
  • You pick up your van in Canada
    • You need an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) to board a flight to CAN (costs = 7 CAD$​)
    • When driving into USA during your roadtrip: ESTA* or US Visa is required (costs = 21 US$)​

* ESTA takes up to 72 hours to be issued.

General info: Do I need a Canadian Visa? 

 

For Canadian/US residents: ID/VISA Requirements as tourists
  • Driving USA ↔ Canada
    • US residents:  Proof of US citizenship (US Passport or NEXUS card) needed. No Visa needed up until 180 days.
    • Canadian Residents: Proof of CAN citizenship (CAN Passport or NEXUS card) needed. No Visa needed up until 180 days​.

General info:

Do I need a Visa as a Canadian resident?

Do I need a Visa as a US resident? 

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