Canada (PR) visiting United States — pick your passport

Permanent residency in Canada lets you re-enter Canada, but it does not by itself grant visa-free entry to other countries. The visa rules for your trip to United States are determined by the passport you hold — not your PR status. Pick your country of citizenship below to see accurate requirements.

Pick the passport you'll travel on

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japan → united states

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singapore → united states

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germany → united states

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south korea → united states

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finland → united states

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united kingdom → united states

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china → united states

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hong kong → united states

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taiwan → united states

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india → united states

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philippines → united states

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brazil → united states

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Notes for permanent residents

You travel on the passport of your country of citizenship — your Canada (PR) card is not a travel document for entry to United States.
Carry your PR card on the return trip — it's required to re-enter Canada.
Some destinations recognize PR status in narrow cases (e.g., transit, visa-on-arrival eligibility). Check the destination's official source for confirmation.