Procedures and precautions for entry into Canada

Zodiacpair
4 min readJan 6, 2023

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Whether it is to study in Canada or travel or life, we should understand the relevant matters of entry in advance. What are the procedures and precautions of entry to Canada?

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First of all, you will be asked to fill out a customs declaration form on the plane.

Families can fill out an entry card, each of which can contain information for up to four people.

2. Land the plane safely, then take the airport shuttle bus to the exit, pay attention to the airport signs (in fact, there is no mistake in following the army), walk through the long passage and then arrive at the customs (customs).

It’ll say visitor or permenant resident, and it’s usually a visitor channel when you first land.

The customs place is a row of counters, similar to what you see when you go through the customs in China.

You can take out the customs declaration form you filled out on the plane at the customs (if you didn’t write it on the plane, you can find this card when you go through the customs, just write it on the side), let the customs staff know that you are landing in Canada for the first time, and then he will ask you to handle your business in the back.

All students or workers who arrive in Canada for the first time need to change their study permit or workpermit here. Those who travel or visit relatives do not need to, and the immigration office will only stamp the passport.

When you go through customs, the customs will ask you some questions.

You’ll get your immigration papers back later.

If he writes “¢Ù” on the immigration paper, it means there is no need to check your baggage.

If you take your luggage, you should open the box for customs inspection.

3, pick up baggage and pick up the airport to do the study permit or workpermit you can easily out of the customs to find their own baggage!

There will be a baggage cart at the exit, and you can push it to the carousel to get your luggage.

1. In the arrivals hall of the airport, there are “Contraband disposal boxes”.

If you have any contraband that you are not allowed to bring into the country, dispose of it decisively to avoid future problems.

If you have restricted contraband in your checked baggage, you should also contact the CBSA officer at the baggage claim area.

2. Entry through automatic clearance service machine will not avoid CBSA inspection.

CBSA officers and professional money and meat dogs are standing guard at “Checkpoint Two”.

3. CBSA officials can read Chinese labels and instructions.

They read the ingredients on the packaging and instructions of some foods and medicines and supplements to see if they contain illegal ingredients.

4. If you deliberately smuggle contraband into customs, or if you carry a large quantity of contraband, the identity information of the passenger will be entered into a database equivalent to a “blacklist”, and the passenger will receive special treatment from CBSA every time he/she passes through the customs.

Therefore, if you are accidentally carrying something or you are not sure whether it is prohibited, you should take the initiative to confess to CBSA officers.

5. Although the CBSA does not impose excessive fines, depending on the circumstances, there will still be fines for those carrying contraband, and some cases have been reported in the press.

For more serious or non-cooperative contraband smuggling and attempted tax evasion, the CBSA imposes considerable fines.

More often, of course, the items involved are confiscated.

6. According to historical experience, the three types of prohibited items most frequently checked by Chinese are animal and plant products (such as raw and cooked meat, fruits, Chinese medicinal materials, etc.), cash and jewelry.

3. Valid passport or travel document must be brought to Canada for study and entry;

A letter of introduction, sent to you when the Visa Office approves your study permit;

This letter has your permit reference number, which is used to issue your study permit.

A copy of your valid admission letter;

Prove that you have enough money to support yourself while you are in Canada;

References or any other documents that the visa Office asks you to bring;

A valid electronic travel Authorization (eTA) or visitor visa (temporary resident visa).

If you have a valid electronic eTA, it will be linked to the passport you used to apply for a study permit.

Children under the age of 18 should have valid identification.

The documents required of minor children vary depending on whether the child is traveling alone or with others.

Each person can check two pieces of luggage free of charge.

Air Canada and Air China: The weight of each suitcase shall not exceed 23kg. The total length, width and height of each suitcase shall not exceed 158cm.

Prohibit or avoid bringing in any meat products, fresh fruits, produce, and large quantities of prescription drugs, which are generally prohibited from entering the country.

You can’t carry more than $10,000 in cash.

Firstly, it is not safe to carry large amounts of cash, and secondly, it violates the entry and exit regulations of China and Canada.

If you have more than $10,000 in cash, you have to declare it when you enter Canada.

It is recommended to carry small bills with you.

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