Business Travel Requirements for a United States of America Visa for Canadian Citizens

1. No Visa Required

   No visa is required for travel to this destination. Please keep in mind that while a visa is not required, you must:
   • Hold a passport valid for the duration of your entire stay with one blank visa page
   • Hold proof of onward/return flights or means of return
   • Hold all documents required for the next destination
   • Provide a Business Cover Letter from your Canadian based company, stating the purpose of your visit to the United States, the duration of stay and the name, address and phone number of your US contacts. This is a long standing requirement. The US Border Services Agency makes the determination based on many factors as to when this requirement is enforced
   • It is advisable for you to carry proof of sufficient funds relative to your intended length of stay

   The above visa exemption assumes that you are entering the United States for business meetings, to attend a conference, a trade-fair or similar non-work activities.  In short, that you qualify as a Business Visitor.  Click here to ensure that your activites in the United States qualify as a Business Visitor: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/business.html  If your intended activities exceed those of a Business Visitor then you should determine whether you are eligible for a NAFTA Professional (TN) Non-Immigrant visa, a visa that may be obtained in advance or at a US port of entry.  Follow this link for more information: https://www.uscis.gov/working-in-the-united-states/temporary-workers/tn-nafta-professionals Should you not qualify for a TN visa then you may need to apply for a work permit.