2018 Canada Vancouver Airport Arrival Guide

Most people who go to Canada enter through the micro airport, so what should you pay attention to when entering the Vancouver Airport? Let’s take a look at the 2018 Canada Vancouver Airport Entry Guide.

1. After boarding the plane

Regardless of international status, everyone must fill in a form and a Canadian Customs declaration every time they enter Canada. The information that needs to be filled in includes: < /p>

Name (first name and last name), date of birth (date of birth), country (citizenship), home address (home address), as well as how you came to Canada (arriving by) and the reason for coming to Canada (purpose of trip).

Duration of stay in Canada (duration of stay in Canada)

In this section there will be some information about the items you are carrying, and you will be asked whether you are carrying more than the regulations. An item of weight or value. You can ask the staff on the plane for specific values, and they will help you answer them.

2. Getting off the plane

Before getting off the plane, you should prepare in advance:

Passport.

Entry and customs declaration card E-311 card (when filling in the length of stay, it must be consistent with the ticket, do not write 6 months).

Reservation confirmation letter provided by the hotel (if applicable).

Itinerary and registration information provided by the travel agency (if applicable).

Vancouver map, attractions introduction brochure, etc.

3. Queue in the hall

After preparing the above documents, follow the signs and queue up in the immigration hall. The signs at Vancouver Airport are basically in English, French and Chinese.

Vancouver Airport signage

After going up, down, and turning several times, when you see the two huge totem poles in the picture below, you have arrived at the arrival hall. There are signs at the entrance of the lobby indicating where to queue. Stand in the "Visitors to Canada" queue.

During the queue, you will pass by the "Contraband Disposal Box", which is a trash can that allows passengers to discard contraband before entering customs to avoid unnecessary penalties. Prohibited items include:

Various meats, eggs, plants, vegetables and fruits.

Various illegal items include: guns, drugs, dangerous goods, etc.

A family cannot carry more than $10,000 in cash.

4. Select the channel

Then go forward, and there will be 4 types of channels in front of you. They are:

Canadian citizens or Canadian permanent residents holding Maple Leaf Cards Resident channel (including self-service entry Automated Border).

Canadian passenger channel

New immigrants, workers or international students channel

Diplomatic channel

During this period, if you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at any time. You can communicate with on-site volunteers and ask for help (volunteers wear light green or light blue vests).

5. Customs inquiry

At the first customs window (CBSA-First Discussion Point) after selecting the channel, CBSA, that is, the customs officials will ask a series of questions to the immigrants. According to common practice, CBSA officers’ questions will include: purpose of coming to Canada, place of residence in Canada, how much money to bring, etc. Remember not to show nervousness or panic due to the language barrier. Just answer calmly. If you are too nervous or panicked, it is easy for CBSA officials to misunderstand and subject you to strict inspection.

Note: If you have language barriers, please be sure to ask CBSA to provide translation services. The translation service counter is located behind the CBSA window (Second Discussion Point). Translation services are completely free of charge.