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Crossing the border into Canada

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Canada’s engagement with the United States

Know what to expect at the border and be prepared. Whether you're returning home or visiting, CBSA wants to help you plan your trip across the border.

Services and information

Advance Declaration: Save time at the border

Use Advance Declaration in ArriveCAN to submit your customs and immigration declaration before flying into Canada.

Programs for trusted travellers

Learn about programs to make border crossings faster and easier for travellers and private or commercial operators.

Canadian customs: Secondary inspections

Border officers may need more details about yourself, your children, your pets or belongings.

Canadian tariffs on certain US goods

How they apply at the border when bringing goods into Canada for personal use.

Paying duty and taxes

Limits on goods purchased while abroad, personal exemptions.

International event services

Advice on border requirements for performing artists, conference or scientific expedition participants and materials.

Visitors to Canada

Who can enter, visas, what you can bring in, travelling with gifts, currency limits.

Airport arrival kiosks and eGates

Verify your identity and make an on-screen declaration at Canada's major international airports.

Examining digital devices at the Canadian border

When CBSA officers decide to examine your device at the border. Know your rights.

Travel tips

Border services and requirements for visitors, legal guardians, travellers with a disability, pet owners.

Refugees and asylum

Claim refugee protection, sponsor a refugee, find services for refugees in Canada and appeal a refugee claim.

Moving or returning to Canada

For people settling in Canada or former residents moving back.

How the CBSA collects, uses and protects your information

Find out what happens to your personal information when your cross the border.

Indigenous border mobility measures

Eligible US Indigenous travellers can apply to work or study in Canada under these temporary measures.

Travelling with CAN$10,000 or more? Declare it

Border officers can seize currency, cheques, or other monetary instruments at the border if you do not declare it.

Bring goods across the border

Personal exemptions for residents. Alcohol and tobacco limits and more.

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Strengthening border security

Canada’s plan to strengthen, secure and efficiently manage our borders.

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