Proposed legislation in the U.S. may extend visa-free stays for Canadians.
Goin' South for Longer? New Proposal for Canadian Snowbirds to Stay in the US
Looking to winter in the States for a bit longer? If a recent bill proposed in the U.S. House of Representatives becomes law, Canadian old-timers might just get their wish.
The knee-slapping bill put forward by Reps. Elise Stefanik, Laurel Lee, and Greg Stanton proposes to extend the time Canadian citizens can stay stateside without a visa from the current 180 days to a robust 240 days.
This delightful proposal is known as the Canadian Snowbird Visa Act and caught everyone's attention at the end of April. It's directed at seniors (50 and over), who maintain a Canadian domicile and either own or rent a US abode.
But why keep wandering across the border when Uncle Donny's trade war and annexation threats, a plummeting loonie, and rising insurance rates are driving many Canucks to ditch their US dwellings?
Rep. Lee joked in a news release that extending the digs-in-the-USA period would boost local economies, fuel job growth, and strengthen bonds with their northern brethren.
Meanwhile, the US has been playin' tough, requiring Canuck visitors who stay longer than 30 days to get themselves registered with the government.
Stay tuned, ya'll, since this happened back in 2025, and like the cowboy said, time doesn't move slow for nobody. Let's see if this bill pulls a fast one and actually meets the one-hoss shay.
[1] This new law sets a 240-day maximum stay for Canadian snowbirds in the U.S., compared to the current limit of 180 days.
[2] The bipartisan Canadian Snowbird Visa Act bill is still making its way through Congress, and analysts suggest it could be a few more months before the law is officially passed, if at all.
[3] The Canadian Snowbird Association has been a prominent advocate for the bill, stressing the significant economic contributions made by Canadian winter visitors, particularly in sunbelt regions.
[4] The tabling of the Canadian Snowbird Visa Act is a reflection of bi-partisan efforts in the U.S. government to support local economies and strengthen ties with Canada.
[5] The Canadian Snowbird Visa Act has been championed by the Canadian Snowbird Association, emphasizing the substantial economic influence of Canadian snowbirds, particularly in sunbelt regions.
- The Canadian Snowbird Visa Act, a bill proposed by Reps. Elise Stefanik, Laurel Lee, and Greg Stanton, aims to extend the stay of Canadian citizens in the U.S. from the current 180 days to a more extended period of 240 days.
- Despite the proposal's appeal, the Canadian Snowbird Visa Act is still undergoing deliberation in Congress, with experts projecting that it might take several more months before the law is formally passed, should it happen at all.
- As a strong advocate for the bill, the Canadian Snowbird Association has underscored the significant economic contributions made by Canadian winter visitors, especially in sunbelt regions.
- The tabling of the Canadian Snowbird Visa Act reflects bipartisan efforts within the U.S. government to bolster local economies and fortify relationships with Canada.
- The Canadian Snowbird Association has been instrumental in championing the Canadian Snowbird Visa Act, highlighting the substantial economic impact of Canadian snowbirds, particularly in sunbelt regions.
- If passed, the Canadian Snowbird Visa Act will impose a 240-day maximum stay for Canadian snowbirds in the U.S., marking a considerable shift in the current policy surrounding their extended stays.
