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Canada Entry Guide 2026
Last updated: 2026-01-08
Complete guide to Canadian customs regulations and entry requirements
Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) enforces customs regulations at all entry points. Travelers must complete an ArriveCAN declaration and may be subject to inspection. Canada has strict rules on food, plants, and animal products to protect agriculture.
Entry Process
- 1Complete ArriveCAN declaration within 72 hours before arrival
- 2Proceed to immigration and passport control
- 3Use Primary Inspection Kiosk (PIK) at major airports
- 4Collect checked baggage
- 5Pass through customs and declare goods if required
Prohibited Items
- Meat & Dairy ProductsMost meat, poultry, and dairy from non-US countries prohibited
- Fresh Fruits & VegetablesMost fresh produce prohibited to protect agriculture
- Cannabis ProductsIllegal to bring cannabis across international borders
- WeaponsFirearms require permits; many weapons prohibited
Duty-Free Allowances
- Alcohol1.5L wine OR 1.14L spirits OR 8.5L beer
- Tobacco200 cigarettes + 50 cigars + 200g tobacco
- GiftsCAD $60 per gift (excluding alcohol/tobacco)
- CashMust declare CAD $10,000+ (or equivalent)
Declaration Tips
- β’ Declare all food, plant, and animal products
- β’ Be honest - penalties for non-declaration can be severe
- β’ Keep receipts for items purchased abroad
- β’ Prescription medications should be in original containers with labels