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What is a Canada Advance CBSA Declaration?
A Canada Advance CBSA Declaration is an online form that must be completed by those entering Canada by air or by land. It is a declaration form you must fill out before you arrive in Canada, and it asks for information about yourself, your trip, and the goods you bring into the country.
This form aims to help the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) process travelers more efficiently and to help identify any potential risks to public health, safety, or security. It is important to complete this form accurately and truthfully to avoid delays or issues at the border.
Rules and Regulations
Customs Act: This act outlines the framework for the CBSA to administer customs duties and taxes, and sets out the requirements for travelers to declare goods they bring into Canada.
Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA): This act establishes the legal framework for managing immigration and refugee matters in Canada, including the entry and exit of foreign nationals.
Eligible Nationalities for Canada Advance CBSA Declaration
As long as you arrive at a Canadian airport where an Advance CBSA Declaration is available, you can submit your customs and immigration declaration in advance, regardless of your nationality.
Here is the list of Airports where to use the Advance CBSA Declaration:
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) (Terminals 1 and 3)
Montréal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG)
Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)
Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB)
Calgary International Airport (YYC)
Ottawa International Airport (YOW)
Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
Requirements for Canada Advance CBSA Declaration
Documents required
Valid travel documents: You must have a valid passport or Canadian permanent resident card (PR Card) as proof of travel identity.
Technical Requirements
Flight information: You need to know your flight details, including the airline, flight number, and arrival date and time.
Internet connection: You need a stable internet connection to submit your declaration online.
Personal information: Be prepared to provide accurate information about yourself and your travel companions, including:
Contact information.
Travel history.
Goods you are bringing into Canada.
Whether you have any symptoms of COVID-19.
How to order
Fill out the application form.
Submit payment.
Answer intake questions.
Receive your Advance CBSA Declaration within 24 hours!