Guide Visa & Entrée — USA, Canada & Mexique
Trois systèmes d'entrée distincts. Anticipez vos démarches.
🇺🇸 USA — ESTA
- Who needs it
- All visa-exempt passport holders except Canadians and Mexicans.
- Exempt
- Canadian and Mexican citizens.
- Cost
- $21 USD
- Processing
- Usually instant, up to 72h.
- Valid
- 2 years, multiple entries.
⚠️ Apply before booking flights — denials are rare but possible.
Host cities requiring ESTA: New York / New Jersey, Dallas, Los Angeles, Miami, Atlanta, Houston, Boston, Seattle, San Francisco Bay Area, Kansas City, Philadelphia.
🇨🇦 Canada — eTA
- Who needs it
- Visa-exempt non-Canadians (UK, EU, Australia, Japan, etc.).
- Exempt
- US citizens — no eTA required.
- Cost
- CAD $7
- Processing
- Usually minutes, up to 72h.
- Valid
- 5 years or passport expiry.
⚠️ Flying into Toronto or Vancouver = Canadian entry only, NO US ESTA needed.
Host cities: Toronto, Vancouver.
🇲🇽 Mexico — FMM
- How
- Tourist card on arrival, free at border.
- Most nationalities
- No advance visa needed.
- Exceptions
- Some African/Asian passports need a Mexican visa — check beforehand.
- Valid
- Up to 180 days.
⚠️ Keep your FMM card — you need it when leaving Mexico.
Host cities: Mexico City, Guadalajara, Monterrey.
Attending matches in 2+ countries?
- ✓ ESTA for USA cities
- ✓ eTA for Canadian cities
- ✓ FMM on arrival in Mexico
- ✓ Apply ESTA + eTA before booking flights
- ✓ Passport valid 6+ months beyond July 19, 2026
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FAQ
Do I need a visa for all 3 countries?
Only if you plan to attend matches in all three. ESTA covers the USA, eTA covers Canada, and Mexico issues an FMM tourist card on arrival.
Can I use one ESTA for multiple US cities?
Yes. One ESTA is valid for 2 years and unlimited entries to any US city.
How long does ESTA approval take?
Usually instant. Apply at least 72 hours before travel to be safe.
What if my ESTA is denied?
You'll need to apply for a regular B1/B2 visitor visa at a US embassy. Allow several weeks.
I'm flying into Toronto — do I need ESTA?
No. If you fly directly to Canada and don't transit through the US, you only need eTA (and a valid passport).