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All visitors must hold a valid passport. Visitors are recommended to hold onward or return tickets and sufficient funds to cover the period of intended stay. As part of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI), all travelers traveling between the United States and Canada, Mexico, Bermuda, and the Caribbean region are required to present a passport or other valid travel document to enter or re-enter the United States. If departing from the USA a valid passport will be required by immigration authorities.
Americans: US travelers should have a valid passport if departing from
the USA, otherwise a government-issued photo ID, such as a driver's license, as well as proof of citizenship, such as a birth certificate, is recommended. A visa is not required for a stay of up to six months.
UK nationals: UK nationals must have a passport valid for the period of intended stay. A visa is not required for British Citizens; other British passport holders are advised to check on visa requirements for entry to Canada. Visa exemption is for a stay of up to six months.
Australians: Australians must hold passports valid for period of intended stay. A visa is not required for a stay of up to six months.
South Africans: South African nationals must be in possession of a passport valid for the period of intended stay. A visa is required.
Irish nationals: Irish nationals must hold a passport valid for the period of intended stay. A visa is not required for stays of up to six months.
New Zealanders: New Zealanders require a passport valid for the period of the intended stay. No visa is necessary for stays of up to six months.
Health
No vaccinations are necessary for travel to Canada besides an influenza vaccination, recommended for travel from November through April. West Nile Virus, spread by mosquitoes breeding in stagnant water, poses a threat during summer months in rural areas, so insect-repellent measures are advised for those visiting the countryside particularly in Saskatchewan, Alberta, Ontario, Manitoba, and Quebec. Rabies is a problem and can be spread by small animals such as racoons and bats. Medical care is excellent, but expensive - medical insurance is essential. Food and water is entirely safe.
Safety
Most visits to Canada are trouble-free. The country is politically stable, but does share the common international risk of terrorism. There have been no recent terrorism events. The crime rate is low, but travelers are advised to take sensible precautions to safeguard their belongings as they would anywhere. Canada is prone to tornadoes between May and September.
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