Generally, Canadian citizens are considered visa-exempt, and therefore do not require a visa to enter the United States for a visit, tourism, or temporary business purposes. Canadian business visitors, on the other hand, are granted a stay in the US for up to six (6) months at the time of entry, as long as they comply with the limits of stay as a business visitor. (Learn more about business visitors.)
If your visit to the US falls outside of the limits of a visitor or a business visitor, you may require a TN Visa.
Canadian Citizens that may require TN Visas
If you will be working inside the United States for either a US-based or foreign employer, you may be required to obtain a temporary work visa. Under USCMA, qualified Canadian business professionals are able to obtain TN visa status under designated TN professions.
In general, a TN Visa will be required if the following apply:
- You have an offer of employment for a US entity
- You receive your wages from a US entity
- You are an employee of a US entity
- You are entering the US as an employee of a Canadian company servicing a US entity
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