Do I have to have a roundtrip to go to Canada from America?

Question

My friend told me I couldn't have a one way to Canada and buy the one way back to America in Canada. I have to have bought both tickets in America or have a roundtrip. Is that true?

Answer 1

You dont say what nationality you are...But if Youre a US Citizen technically a Return ticket isnt requiered as long as you have proof of funds.Its not a bad idea to have a return ticket just in case youre asked.If you cant convince the immigration/customs officer youre just going for a visit you may be denied entry.Here are the Official requierements to enter Canada

National U.S.A. (US)            

Destination CANADA (CA)

If departing from the U.S.A.:

Passport or NEXUS Card required.

If departing from any other country:

Passport not required.

Recommended to hold proof of citizenship, such as:

- expired passport; or

- U.S. Birth Certificate; or

- U.S. Citizenship or Naturalization papers.

Documents that do not incorporate a photograph should

be accompanied by supporting government issued photo ID.

In all cases:

Visa not required, generally for a stay of max. 6 months.

Recommended to hold:

- return/onward ticket and all documents required for next

  destination; and

- sufficient funds.

if youre not a US citizen I would suggest you do have a Return ticket just to be on the safe side..even if its just a cheap bus ticket to the first US border town,,also its perfectly OK to Have an Opem jaw ticket..for instance you enter in Toronto and Leave from Vancouver or something like that

Hope it helps and have a safe fun trip!!

Answer 2

If you're American, then don't worry about it. I think they're more concerned if someone is from another country other than Canada, IE: overseas. When I went to India from the US, the embassy told me to have a return ticket. I wouldn't sweat going to Canada though.