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A US-Canadian dual citizen flies to Canada. Which document works?

A valid Canadian or US passport. They can't get an eTA.

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  1. A valid Canadian or US passport ✔
  2. A US passport plus an eTA
  3. A Canadian driver's license only

Why: Canadian citizens, including dual citizens, cannot apply for an eTA. Canada says American-Canadians can travel with a valid Canadian or US passport.

Huh, didn't know that: Canada calls a valid Canadian passport the only reliable and universally accepted travel document for its citizens.

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Answer: A valid Canadian or US passport. Canadian citizens, including dual citizens, cannot apply for an eTA. Canada says American-Canadians can travel with a valid Canadian or US passport.

  1. Find out about electronic travel authorization (Government of Canada) www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/eta/facts.html
    American-Canadians can travel with a valid Canadian or U.S. passport.
    Checked 2026-10-12.
  2. Do Canadian citizens need an eTA? (IRCC help centre) ircc.canada.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=1100
    Canadian citizens, including dual citizens, cannot apply for an eTA to enter Canada.
    Checked 2026-10-12.
  3. Do Canadian citizens need an eTA? (IRCC help centre) ircc.canada.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=1100
    A valid Canadian passport is the only reliable and universally accepted travel document.
    Checked 2026-10-12.

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