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Canada customs

"CANPASS" programs, "NEXUS" and "FAST" program always make travelers heading for Canada confused.
To make you clear about regulations of Canada customs, we have chosen typical questions asked most.

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What is the FAST Program?

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The Free and Secure Trade (FAST) program is the joint efforts of the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and the United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
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Do I need a Canadian visa to go to Canada if I have a United States visa?

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U.S. residents returning to the United States after 48 hours can take back US$800 worth of merchandise, duty free, every 30 days. This may include 1 liter (33.8 oz) of alcohol (provided the resident is 21 years or over), 200 cigarettes or 100 cigars, not of Cuban origin. If you're traveling as a family, you may combine your personal exemptions for visits over 48 hours.
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What does ''seasonal residence'' mean? What goods are allowed by a seasonal resident?

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If you are a non-resident of Canada and you acquire a residence in Canada for seasonal use or lease one for at least three years, you have a one-time entitlement to furnish the residence with certain goods, duty- and tax-free. But this seasonal residence does not apply to a mobile or portable home...
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What are the prohibited & restricted items by Canada Customs?

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The importation of firearms, explosives, endangered species or animals and plants, animal products, meat, food and plant material is subject to certain restrictions and formalities. The importation of fresh fruit is prohibited. Dogs and domestic cats may be imported from certain rabies-free countries (including the united kingdom and the republic of Ireland) subject to certain restrictions and formalities.
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Is there a limit on the amount of money I can bring into or take out of Canada?

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You may import pet dogs and cats younger than three months from the United States without submitting any documentation. However, a Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) veterinarian must examine them if they appear unhealthy.
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Can I bring into Canada tobacco or alcoholic products?

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Minimum ages for the importation of alcoholic beverages as prescribed by provincial or territorial authority, are 18 years for Alberta, Manitoba and Quebec, and 19 years for Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Ontario, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland and Labrador.
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I am a traveler from U.S. What food am I allowed to bring into Canada?

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Usually the answer is "yes". Driving a private car to go though the Canadian customs, you have to keep the written proof or any document at hand to prove that you have the...
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Can I bring a firearm into Canada? What do I need to do at the border?

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Canada’s firearms legislation helps make the country safer for both residents and visitors. Before you attempt to import a firearm or weapon, contact the Canada Firearms Center (http://www.cfc-ccaf.gc.ca) for information.
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What can the traveler bring into Canada?

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As a visitor, you can bring certain goods into Canada for your own use as "personal baggage". Personal baggage includes clothing, camping and sports equipment, cameras, tape recorders and personal computers. It also includes vehicles, private boats and aircraft.
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Does an American need to have a passport or visa to go to Canada?

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Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) ensures the security and prosperity of Canada by managing the access of people and goods to and from Canada. CBSA officers are authorized to examine people and goods entering Canada to determine their admissibility. Their goal is to facilitate the entry of legitimate travelers and goods as quickly as possible.
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What is a Temporary Resident Visa?

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Individuals who wish to enter Canada for a temporary purpose, such as tourists, temporary foreign workers (Work permits) and international students (Study permits) must apply for and be granted a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV), unless they are citizens of a visa-exempt country.
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