I'm a Canadian traveling from Toronto To Warsaw and I have connecting flights in New Jersey and Frankfurt. Will I need an ESTA or a Transit Visa?
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You're on a Canadian passport, I assume?– Mark MayoCommented Mar 30, 2013 at 1:40
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Yes, this is my first flight ever so I'm not sure.– JohnstonCommented Mar 30, 2013 at 1:49
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No, you will not. Canadian citizens don't need a visa for short trips to the USA. Only if a Canadian citizen has "any sort of criminal record, including drunk driving," he or she might be required to get a visa. canada.usembassy.gov/visas/information-for-canadians/…– R-travelerCommented Mar 30, 2013 at 2:10
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Good news - as a Canadian citizen, you're a member of one of the few groups that don't need visas for the US.
From the Canadian Embassy website:
Note: ESTA is not required for citizens of Canada.
On 12 January 2009, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) introduced ESTA, the Electronic System for Travel Authorization. This online system is part of the Visa Waiver Program (VWP), and all nationals or citizens of VWP countries -- excluding Canada -- who plan to travel to the United States for 90 days or less for temporary business or pleasure under the VWP need to receive an electronic travel authorization prior to boarding a U.S.-bound airplane or cruise ship.
So you'll be fine travelling through the US on the way to Germany! Enjoy your trip.
answered Mar 30, 2013 at 1:54
The US government has a page for Canadian citizens. It says:
Citizens of Canada traveling to the United States do not require a nonimmigrant visa
with a few exceptions that probably don't apply to you.
answered Mar 30, 2013 at 1:57
