List of state visits made by Elizabeth II


Queen Elizabeth II undertook a number of state and official visits over her 70-year reign, as well as trips throughout the Commonwealth, making her the most widely travelled head of state in history. She did not require a British passport for travelling overseas, as all British passports were issued in her name.
Elizabeth II was the sovereign of more than one independent state and represented both Canada and the United Kingdom on state visits, though the former on just two occasions. The relevant governor-general usually carried out state visits on the Queen's behalf.

As Queen of Canada

DateCountryCities visitedHost
17–20 October 1957Jamestown, Washington, D.C., New York CityPresident Eisenhower
27 June and 6 July 1959Massena, ChicagoVice President Nixon, Governor Stratton