In a coordinated move with several European allies, Canada updated its travel advisory for citizens visiting the United States, citing changes in U.S. immigration policy and enforcement under President Donald Trump.
Germany, the United Kingdom, Denmark and Finland issued similar warnings, pointing to heightened scrutiny at borders, increased visa restrictions, and new federal guidelines that reportedly impact transgender and nonbinary travelers.
These advisories reflect growing diplomatic concern over how recent U.S. policy shifts are affecting foreign nationals—particularly tourists and long-term visitors—and mark a rare instance of multiple NATO allies publicly cautioning citizens about travel to the United States.
Why Has Canada Changed Its Travel Advice?
Canada’s government now requires citizens staying in the U.S. for more than 30 days to register with U.S. authorities, warning that failure to do so could result in fines or misdemeanor charges. The new measure appears to align with a broader shift by the U.S. to more strictly …