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Travel Requirements for Canadian Students
Canadian citizens are visa-exempt. They do not need visa stamps to enter or re-enter the United States. As an F, M or J student, you are required to show proof of your international student status:
Mandatory Documents For Re-Entry :
F-1/F-2 |
M-1/M-2 |
J-1/J-2 |
Current Form I-20
Signature on page 3 must be less than 6 months old when you return
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Current Form I-20
Signature on page 3 must be less than 6 months old when you return
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Current Form DS-2019
Travel Signature must be less than 1 year old when you return
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Passport* |
Passport* |
Passport* |
| I-901 Receipt (if applicable) |
I-901 Receipt (if applicable) |
I-901 Receipt (if applicable) |
| Curent Financial Documents |
Current Financial Documents |
Current Financial Documents |
Recommended Documents For Re-Entry:
- Curent Financial Support Documentation (Bank Statement, Assisantship Letter, Etc.)
- Proof of registration for current or coming semester
- Copy of transcript
I-94 Card
During brief trips to Canada, it is not necessary to turn in your I-94 card. You may retain the card and show it upon re-entry.
*Passport Requirements
Due to the Implementation of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI), all citizens of Canada are now required to use passports to enter the U.S. when arriving by air. Land border requirements are expected to be implemented shortly. Click here for the latest information on WHTI requirements.
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Non-Canadian Students Traveling to Canada
Preparing to Enter Canada
When traveling to Canada, you are may need a Canadian Visitor's visa. This is determined by your country of citizenship. Check the Citizenship and Immigration Canada website for a list of countries whose citizens require visitor's visas.
If you need a Canadian Visitor's Visa, you should apply through the Canadian Consulate in Detroit. Please refer to their information page for applying for a visitor's visa.
Returning from Canada
When returning from Canada, you will need all of your travel documents to enter the United States, the same as you would for any return from outside the United States. Refer to the list on the general Travel Information page. There are two differences in how your paperwork might be handled.
I-94 Card
When entering Canada for a stay of 30 days or fewer, you should keep your I-94 card. You will show the card upon re-entry to the United States.
Automatic Extension of Visa Validity
In some circumstances, students with expired visa stamps in their passports may visit Canada, Mexico or the Adjacent Islands for brief time (30 days or shorter) and be allowed to re-enter the United States. This is called Automatic Extension of Visa Validity. To be eligible for this, you must meet all of the following requirements:
- You have a valid I-94 marked "D/S" by Customs and Border Protection
- You are in valid student status and are returning to continue that status.
- You have a form I-20 or Form DS-2019 that is valid and has a current signature by the DSO (I-20) or RO/ARO (DS-2019)
- You are returning after an absence of no more than 30 days and only have been in Canada, Mexico or the Adjacent Islands (other than Cuba)
- You have a valid passport
- You have not applied for a new visa during the trip
- You have not been declared inadmissable or have had a visa canceled due to a violation
- You are not a citizen of a country that has been designated as a "state sponsor of terrorism" (Currently Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan, and Syria).
If you plan to re-enter the U.S. under this benefit, be sure to consult with an International Student Advisor before you leave for the most current information.
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