Get your passport, credit or debit card ready, and read the help document. In addition to your passport, you may need a travel authorization such as a visa or an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) to enter Canada.Canadian citizens don't need visas to study or participate in a student exchange program in the United States. Mail your visa application to the Canadian consulate, make sure that you have a travel signature from the current semester on your I-20 or DS-2019 form. Quick Facts: Passport Validity: Valid at time of entry. Blank Passport Pages: One page required. We also provide services to Canadians in: Indiana (excluding Jasper, Lake, LaPorte, Newton and Porter counties), Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio. You will need to fill out an application with your first, middle and last name, date of birth, driver's license number and out-of-state address. As of March 15, 2016, visa-exempt foreign nationals who fly to or transit through Canada, will need an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA). Inviting Family to Visit the U.S.. To get a travel signature, students must complete the Request a Travel Signature e-form.