When Visas Are Not Required

Ordinarily, foreign nationals entering the United States must have valid visas unless they qualify for travel under the Visa Waiver Program. However, there are some specific exceptions as described in the following paragraphs.

Canadian Citizens

Canadian citizens carrying valid Canadian passports do not require visas if traveling to the United States for business or pleasure or in transit. Note: A valid passport is required if traveling to the United States from the United Kingdom or Europe. Canadian citizens traveling to the United States from destinations outside of the United Kingdom or Europe should check on the passport requirements before traveling.

Bermudan Nationals

Citizens of the British Overseas Territories of Bermuda carrying valid Government of Bermuda passports do not require visas if traveling to the United States for business or pleasure or in transit unless they have a criminal ineligibility, or have previously violated the terms of their immigration status in the United States. Note:A valid passport is required if traveling to the United States from the United Kingdom or Europe. Bermudan passport holders traveling to the United States from destinations outside of the United Kingdom or Europe should check on the passport requirements before traveling.

In order to fulfill the passport requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Bermuda passports must have the following endorsement the "HOLDER POSSESSES BERMUDA STATUS", or a separate certificate of Bermuda status should be presented with the passport. In addition, if the bearer does not possess Bermudian status, s/he must have a landing permit, reentry permit, or residential certificate/card for entry

Mexican Nationals

Mexican nationals carrying valid Mexican passports and United States B-1/B-2 Visa and Border Crossing Cards, Form DSP-150, may travel to the United States for business or pleasure.

Note: As of March 17, 2003, Landed Immigrants of Canada and British residents of Bermuda who are citizens of, and have valid passports from, Commonwealth countries or Ireland are no longer eligible to enter the U.S. without a visa.

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