FAQs
- Sign in to the ArriveCAN app or the web version online and follow the prompts.
- Confirm your travel identity document information (passport or Canadian permanent resident card)
- Answer the customs and immigration questions truthfully.
- Submit the declaration 72 hours prior to arriving in Canada.
Benefits include: enjoy a more modern travel experience with a digital self-serve tool. prepare your declaration at your own pace, and from the location of your choice, up to 72 hours before a flight.
Is advance cbsa declaration mandatory? ›
Quick facts. While it remains mandatory to provide travel and public health information using ArriveCAN, the Advance CBSA Declaration feature is optional. Personal information provided through ArriveCAN is protected according to the Privacy Act. For more information, see the ArriveCAN privacy notice.
Can I buy groceries in the US and bring them back to Canada? ›
You can claim goods up to CAN$200 without paying any duty and taxes. You must have the goods with you when you enter Canada, and tobacco products or alcoholic beverages are not included in this amount. If you bring in goods worth more than CAN$200, you have to pay full duty and taxes on the total amount.
How can I get through Canadian customs faster? ›
Avoid long line-ups and save time when entering Canada by using:
- self-serve NEXUS kiosks and eGates at 9 major international airports.
- Transportation Security Administration Pre-Check lines at over 200 participating U.S. airports.
- dedicated vehicle lanes at 20 designated land border crossings.
Use the Customs Declaration Card to declare what you're bringing into Canada, including any:
- items you must pay duty on, such as: gifts. alcohol. tobacco.
- amount of money more than CDN $10,000.
- business goods, plants, food, animals, firearms or other weapons.
Scan your travel document, take your photo and answer a few questions to complete your declaration. If you arrive at an airport without the kiosks, you will receive a Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) Declaration Card to complete before you land.
What do I need to enter Canada from the US? ›
Entry into Canada: Canadian law requires that all persons entering Canada carry proof of citizenship and identity. A valid U.S. passport, passport card, or NEXUS card satisfies these requirements for U.S. citizens. Children under 16 only need proof of U.S. citizenship.
Do I need to fill out a form to enter Canada? ›
Submit your customs and immigration declaration online using Advance Declaration up to 72 hours before you arrive in Canada. If you choose not to submit your declaration in advance, you can complete it at an airport kiosk or eGate.
Do US citizens have to fill out customs declaration? ›
If you are a U.S. citizen planning to travel abroad, you must comply with the document requirements for that country. For a list of Foreign Consular Offices in the U.S. visit the U.S. Department of State website. Each individual arriving into the United States must complete the CBP Declaration Form 6059B.
Trusted Traveler Program Enrollment
Global Entry is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) program that allows expedited clearance for pre-approved, low-risk travelers upon arrival in the United States. Members enter the United States by accessing the Global Entry processing technology at selected airports.
What happens if you forget to declare something at customs? ›
When a passenger arriving into the United States acquires merchandise abroad (by purchase, gift, otherwise), they must declare it to U.S. Customs upon returning to the United States. If they do not, the merchandise will be subject to forfeiture and the person can receive a penalty.
What cannot be brought into Canada? ›
Restricted/prohibited goods
Firearms and weapons: You must declare all weapons and firearms at the CBSA port of entry when you enter Canada. Food, plants, animals and related products: All food, plants, animals, and related products must be declared. Food can carry disease, such as E. coli.
How much can I spend in the US and bring back to Canada? ›
There are no restrictions on the amount of money you can bring into or take out of Canada, nor is it illegal to do so. However, any time you cross the border, you must declare any currency or monetary instruments you have in your possession that are valued at CAN$10,000 or more.
What are the new rules for cross-border shopping? ›
Returning residents can bring back, tax and duty free, goods valued at CAN$200 after being away for 24 hours, and goods valued at CAN$800 after 48 hours. There are no personal exemptions for same-day cross-border shopping trips so be prepared to pay tax on those purchases and possibly duty.
What do I do with a customs declaration form? ›
Ensure that you securely affix the customs declaration form to the outside of your package. You must attach this to the same side as your address label where size permits, however if this not possible, we suggest that you attach it on the reverse/back of the item if there is sufficient space.
Can you do a customs declaration online? ›
Mobile Passport Control (MPC) allows eligible travelers to submit their travel document, photo, and customs declaration information through a free, secure app on their smartphone or other mobile device.
How to declare stuff at the airport? ›
While on your flight, your flight attendant will distribute a Customs Declaration Form. Most forms ask the point of exit and entry of your flight, your flight number, and what goods you may be bringing into the country (forms might list prohibited items for the respective country).
