Include a Smooth Border Crossing as a "Must-Do" Part of Your Summer Plans
(firmenpresse) - OTTAWA, ONTARIO -- (Marketwire) -- 06/28/12 -- With Canada Day celebrations around the corner, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) would like to remind travellers entering or returning to Canada that the key to a smooth border crossing is preparation.
Whether boating, camping or simply visiting Canada, you can use these tips below to help you prepare for your crossing.
Tips for all travellers
All travellers entering Canada may want to take note of the following:
- Bring the for each person, such as a passport or card.
- Make the most of your time: take advantage of our service, and avoid entering during peak periods such as Friday or Sunday evenings. Generally, mornings are a much quieter time to cross.
- If you are bringing into Canada be aware of the limits and declare all amounts:
- It's fireworks season, but remember before importing them into Canada.
- If you are travelling with minors the CBSA has .
- Canada's Web site is a great source of information for travellers.
Tips for returning Canadian residents:
- Remember there are new in place, and don't forget to keep the receipts handy for all your foreign purchases when returning to Canada.
- Check online for other great .
Tips for visitors to Canada:
- Non-residents may want to verify their before reaching the border.
- If you are bringing your family pets with you into Canada be sure to read on what is needed to cross the border with animals.
- have their own set of regulations to follow.
- We have more online too.
Tips for boaters and campers
Visiting Canada for some time in the great outdoors? Keep these tips in mind to help keep your summer trek on track:
- People arriving in Canada by water on a private vessel have to follow the same rules for reporting to the CBSA as for any other mode of arrival. See our fact sheet on before you leave.
- Did you know you can use your NEXUS membership if arriving by water as well as on land? NEXUS cards are a handy tool for people who regularly enter Canada by boat.
- You can bring provided it is clean and free of soil, pests and other natural debris.
- you may be bringing with you. There may be limits on the amount of certain food products you can bring.
- There are restrictions on bringing and with you.
The CBSA wishes all travellers a great summer and safe holidays.
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Contacts:
Headquarters:
Media line
613-957-6500
1-877-761-5945
Northern Ontario Region:
Chris Kealey
613-991-5197
Prairie Region:
Sean Best
204-290-0688
Quebec Region:
Media Line
514-350-6130
Pacific Region:
Faith St. John
604-666-5492
Greater Toronto Area Region:
Media Line
905-803-2800
Southern Ontario Region:
Diana Scott
905-354-2293 or 519-967-4330
Atlantic Region:
Media Line
902-426-0900
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Datum: 28.06.2012 - 08:09 Uhr
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