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Know Before You Go
Canadian & International Travel
CROSSING THE
CANADA-U.S. BORDER
IMPORTANT NOTICE
FOR U.S. RESIDENTS
WHAT CAN & CAN’T
COME INTO CANADA
All U.S. citizens aged 16 and older,
entering Canada by air (including intransit passengers who are transferring
planes in the U.S.), land or water, must
present one of the following documents:
a passport or passport card; an
Enhanced Driver’s Licence; or a Trusted
Traveler Program Card (SENTRI, NEXUS
or FAST Card). Travellers aged 15 and
under require a birth certificate for land
or sea travel and a passport for air travel.
For current requirements go to:
cic.gc.ca.
If you or anyone in your party has a
felony or misdemeanor conviction, you
may not be allowed into Canada. This
includes such offences as a DUI. Your
admissibility to Canada depends on
the nature of the offence, how many
offences you have, as well as how
long ago it occurred. If this applies to
you or someone traveling with you, it
is imperative you contact Immigration
Canada well in advance of your arrival.
You will likely have to complete some
paperwork and Immigration Canada
authorities will then advise you of the
likelihood of being allowed into Canada.
Final determination of your admissibility
into Canada is only made when you
cross the border.
Residents of the United States who
visit Canada are allowed to bring in a
“reasonable” amount of personal goods
duty free. The amount you bring should
align with your length of stay.
If you are traveling with your own
children under the age of 16 and your
spouse, bring their birth certificates. If
you are traveling with a child other than
your own or without your spouse, have
the child’s birth certificate along with
a letter of permission, including name
and contact information for that child’s
parents/guardians or your spouse. This
is needed in case Customs Officers
decide to verify you have permission
to bring the child into Canada. Visitors
from all other countries require a valid
passport and, in some cases, a visitor
visa. Starting March 15, 2016, visaexempt foreign nationals who fly to or
transit through Canada will need an
Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA).
Exceptions include U.S. citizens and
travellers with a valid visa.
Contact Citizenship and Immigration
Canada at www.canada.ca/en/
immigration-refugees-citizenship/
services/visit-canada.html or the
Canadian Consulate in New York, NY
www.international.gc.ca/countrypays/us-eu/new_york.aspx?lang=eng
regarding any forms you may be
required to fill out.
You may also wish to call an Immigration
Officer at the Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
Port of Entry to discuss your situation
at 1-800-461-9999 or (204) 983-3500
(outside of Canada).
Frequently asked questions?
FAQs for Americans travelling outside of the U.S. are available on these two
websites: www.cbsa.gc.ca or www.travel.state.gov
RESIDENTS RETURNING TO THE U.S.
If you’re a U.S. resident visiting Canada for less than 48 hours, you can bring back
$200 worth of goods duty-free. For stays longer than 48 hours, the duty-free limit rises
to $800, but this $800 limit can only be used once every 30 days. If you return for
another shopping trip in less than 30 days and have already purchased $800 worth of
goods, your limit drops to $200. People who live in the same house can combine their
duty-free limits, but they must travel together. Refer to:
https://help.cbp.gov/s/article/Article-246?language=en_US
There are limits for some of the
regulated items: Alcohol, tobacco and
food products. What is and what is not
allowed changes frequently - for up to
date info visit www.inspection.gc.ca
for current information prior to your
departure.
Pets: Dogs and cats accompanying
their owners from the U.S. must have
current (within 36 months) rabies
vaccination certificates. Owners from
other countries who wish to bring their
pets with them should contact
1-800-442-2342 / (613) 225-2342 / TTY
1-800-465-7735 or visit
www.inspection.gc.ca
Frequently asked questions?
www.canadawelcomesyou.com
www.travel.state.gov
For more information contact:
Canada Border
Services Agency
www.cbsa.gc.ca
Within Canada: 1-800-461-9999
TY Within Canada: 1-866-335-3237
Outside of Canada: (204) 983-3500
U.S. Customs and
Border Protection
www.cbp.gov
Within the U.S.: 1-877-CBP-5511
TTY Within the U.S.: 1-866-6582
Outside of the U.S.: (202) 325-8000
Grand Portage, MN Port of Entry:
(218) 475-2244
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