Travellers need a visa to visit United States for Business or Tourism.

A paper or embassy visa is the only visa available for travellers visiting United States. The visa is typically a stamp or sticker added to the passport. Travellers must obtain this visa from a local embassy, consulate or visa center before travelling.

Travellers attending the 2026 FIFA World Cup may be eligible for FIFA PASS, a priority appointment scheduling system offered by the U.S. Department of State that allows ticket holders to access expedited visa interview slots. Click the link for more details.

The MPC mobile app is available to United States citizens, United States lawful permanent residents, Canadian visitors, and returning Visa Waiver Program travellers with an approved ESTA. Travellers who do not meet one of these requirements are not eligible to use the MPC app.

The Mobile Passport Control (MPC) app allows eligible travellers to submit their travel document, photo, and customs declaration information through a free, secure app on their mobile device. The MPC app streamlines the traveller’s entry into the United States by reducing passport control inspection time. The MPC app does not require pre-approval. Travellers may experience shorter wait times and may be provided with a designated queue.

The MPC mobile app is currently available at the following locations:

• Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH);
• Anchorage International Airport (ANC);
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL);
• Aruba Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA);
• Bermuda L.F. Wade International Airport (BDA);
• Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI);
• Boston Logan International Airport (BOS);
• Calgary International Airport (YYC);
• Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE);
• Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT);
• Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD);
• Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW);
• Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW);
• Denver International Airport (DEN);
• Dulles International Airport (IAD);
• Dublin Airport (DUB);
• Edmonton International Airport (YEG);
• Fairbanks International Airport (FAI);
• Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL);
• Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ);
• Honolulu Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL);
• Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH);
• Houston William P. Hobby International Airport (HOU);
• John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK);
• Kansas City International Airport (MCI);
• Las Vegas Harry Ried International Airport (LAS);
• Los Angeles International Airport (LAX);
• Miami International Airport (MIA);
• Miami Seaport;
• Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP);
• Montreal Trudeau International Airport (YUL);
• Nassau Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS);
• Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR);
• Oakland International Airport (OAK);
• Orlando International Airport (MCO);
• Ottawa International Airport (YOW);
• Palm Beach Seaport;
• Philadelphia International Airport (PHL);
• Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX);
• Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT);
• Port Everglades Seaport;
• Portland International Airport (PDX);
• Sacramento International Airport (SMF);
• Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC);
• San Diego International Airport (SAN);
• San Francisco International Airport (SFO);
• San Jose International Airport (SJC);
• San Juan Airport (SJU);
• San Juan Seaport;
• Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA);
• Shannon Airport (SNN);
• Tampa International Airport (TPA);
• Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ);
• Vancouver International Airport (YVR);
• Winnipeg James A Richardson International Airport (YWG).

Travellers need a valid passport to enter United States. The traveller's passport must remain valid throughout the traveller's stay in United States. The passport must have at least 1 blank page.

Travellers bringing dogs into the United States from countries or regions deemed high-risk for rabies have different requirements depending on whether the dog was vaccinated for rabies in the United States or abroad. Please see the list of high-risk countries below. Travellers are encouraged to check the source for further details.

• Health screening: While not always required, officials might ask for a health certificate or a medical exam upon arrival. This is more likely if you're coming from an area with a health outbreak or if you show signs of illness.