Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
tp://travel.state.gov
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For current entry requirements to Canada, check the Citizenship and
Immigration Canada website (
www.cic.gc.ca
)
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All other
foreign visitors
entering Canada must have a valid passport and may need
a visitor permit or Temporary Resident Visa depending on their country of residence and
the vagaries of international politics. At present, visas are not required for citizens of the
British Commonwealth or Western Europe. The standard entry permit is for six months,
and you may be asked to show onward tickets or proof of sufficient funds to last you
through your intended stay. Extensions are available from the
Citizenship and Immigra-
tion Canada
office in Vancouver. This department's website (
www.cic.gc.ca
) is the best
source of the latest entry requirements.
YoucantakethefollowingintoCanadaduty-free:reasonablequantitiesofclothesandper-
sonal effects, 50 cigars and 200 cigarettes, 200 grams of tobacco, 1.14 liters of spirits or
wine, food for personal use, and gas (normal tank capacity). Pets from the United States
can generally be brought into Canada, with certain caveats. Dogs and cats must be more
than three months old and have a rabies certificate showing date of vaccination. Birds can
be brought in only if they have not been mixing with other birds, and parrots need an ex-
port permit because they're on the endangered species list.
Handguns,automaticandsemiautomaticweapons,andsawn-offriflesandshotgunsare
not allowed into Canada. Visitors with firearms must declare them at the border; restricted
weapons will be held by Customs and can be picked up on exit from the country. Those
notdeclared will beseized andchargesmay belaid. Itisillegal topossess anyfirearm ina
national park unless it is dismantled or carried in an enclosed case. Up to 5,000 rounds of
ammunition may be imported but should be declared on entry.
On reentering the United States, if you've been in Canada more than 48 hours you can
bring back up to US$400 worth of household and personal items, excluding alcohol and
tobacco, duty-free. If you've been in Canada fewer than 48 hours, you may bring in only
up to US$200 worth of such items duty-free.
For further information on all customs regulations contact
Canada Border Services
Agency
(204/983-3500 or 800/461-9999,
www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca
)
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