Canadian entry precautions and customs regulations

Canadian entry precautions and customs regulations. You do not need to fill out an entry form when entering Canada, but you must fill out a customs declaration card. When you get off the plane, an immigration officer may ask you whether you have a passport, etc. When going through immigration procedures, the immigration officer will ask some simple questions, such as where you are from, the purpose of your visit to Canada, your relatives in Canada, etc. The immigration officer will stamp your passport and tell you how long you can stay in Canada.

You must convince the immigration officer that you will not remain in Canada after completing your trip. If the information you provide is untrue or unclear and cannot convince the immigration officer that you are suitable to enter Canada, you may be refused entry.

You should prepare the contact number of the Canadian guarantor (inviter or organization) (preferably a home or mobile phone number) in case you need to contact the guarantor when entering the country.

Under special circumstances, the immigration officer may require you to pay some deposit to urge you to comply with the relevant regulations for temporary residence in Canada. If you comply with the relevant regulations, the cash you paid will be refunded when you leave the country.

Temporary visitors to Canada are not allowed to work or study in Canada. If you want to change your status or extend your visa, you must apply to the immigration department within 3 weeks before your visa expires. Carry copies of your passport, visa and a few passport photos with you in case of emergencies.

If you are going to Canada to study or immigrate, it is best to bring other relevant certificates for use after arriving in Canada, such as birth certificates, no criminal record certificates, marriage certificates, graduation certificates, transcripts, degree certificates, etc. Driving license and proof of experience. The above certificates should be notarized and accompanied by English or French translations.

Customs regulations

Parts A and B of the customs declaration card must be filled in. Cash, traveler's checks, bank drafts or securities such as stocks with a value exceeding 10,000 Canadian dollars must be declared. Weapons, fireworks, firecrackers, drugs, cultural relics, rare animal and plant products, meat, vegetables, fruits, eggs and dairy products are not allowed to enter the country. Passengers over the age of 19 can each bring 1.5 liters of wine (or 1.14 liters of liquor) and 200 cigarettes (or 50 cigars) into the country. Duties will be levied on excess amounts.

Shopping, staying in hotels and eating in restaurants generally require you to pay sales tax (7% GST federal tax, 8% PST provincial tax, and food is tax-free). Tourists can declare tax refunds to the customs when leaving the country for the federal taxes on accommodation, purchases and other consumption during their stay in Canada. When leaving the country, they must present their shopping invoices and purchased goods for customs inspection and fill in the relevant forms, which is a cumbersome procedure.