Citizens of the EU, Scandinavia and most Commonwealth countries
travelling to Canada do not need an entry visa: all that is required is
a valid passport. United States citizens simply need some form of
identification .
All visitors to Canada have to complete a customs declaration form ,
which you'll be given on the plane or at the US-Canada border. On the
form you'll have to give details of where you intend to stay during your
trip. If you don't know, write "touring", but be prepared to give an
idea of your schedule and destinations to the immigration officer.
At the point of entry, the Canadian immigration officer decides the
length of stay permitted up to a maximum of six months , but not usually
more than three. The officers rarely refuse entry, but they may ask you
to show them how much money you have: a credit card or $300 cash per
week of the proposed visit is usually considered sufficient. They may
also ask to see a return or onward ticket. If they ask where you're
staying and you give the name and address of friends, don't be surprised
if they check.
For visa and immigration enquiries, visits of more than six months,
study trips and stints of temporary employment, contact the nearest
Canadian embassy, consulate or high commission for authorization prior
to departure . Inside Canada, if an extension of stay is desired,
written application must be made to the nearest Canada Immigration
Centre well before the expiry of the authorized visit.
The duty-free allowance if you're over 19 (18 in Alberta, Manitoba and
Québec) is 200 cigarettes and 50 cigars, plus 1.4 litres of liquor or 24
355ml-sized bottles of beer.
Canadian high commissions, consulates and embassies abroad
AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND Auckland 9th Floor, Jetset Centre, 44-48 Emily
Place, Auckland 1 (tel 09/309 8516, www.dfait=maeci.gc.ca/newzealand ).
Canberra Commonwealth Ave, Canberra, ACT 2600 |
