I just want to know what it is like to cross the border between Canada and the US and what it is like to come back into Canada. Like what happens and what you need (besides birth certificate and drivers license)
2006-08-09 03:08:59 · 5 answers · asked by missa_bird 1 in Travel ➔ Canada ➔ Toronto
If you are Canadian - travelling from Canada to the U.S. - U.S. Customs wants to know what you will be doing in their country, how long you'll be there and what you are bringing in. (ex. food, alcohol, tobacco...)
When coming back to Canada - Canadian customs wants to know how long you were gone, and if you purchased anything, how much did you spend. (it's always a good idea not to lie and keep your receipts handy). Sometimes they will pull you in and make you pay taxes on what you purchased. A birth certificate and driver's license are both good pieces of ID to have. It's even better to have a passport. It's really not as bad as some people like to think.
2006-08-09 03:21:16 · answer #1 · answered by Kim 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on where you cross the border, you might be asked only a couple questions by US Customs or feel like you are being given the third degree. (Toronto and Vancouver airports are especially "bad" due to the high amount of traffic.) Obviously, don't try to joke with the officiers, but being pleasant is just fine. Be honest about all of your answers. Here are some sample questions:
Where are you going?
Where are you staying? (address or hotel)
How long are you staying? (count the number of nights)
Why are you going to ___?
What do you plan to do there?
Who do you know in the states?
How did you meet him/her?
How long have you known him/her?
What do you do for a living?
Are you bringing any food with you?
And the list goes on.
As a sidenote - Every so often you get one who is gruff, in a bad mood, or (this part is just speculation) has hit his or her xth person and has to ask the battery of questions. This happened to my boyfriend once - he misunderstood the question being asked and the officier snapped at him. From what I've heard, this is rare.
2006-08-09 05:55:22 · answer #2 · answered by Church Music Girl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check out these 2 websites:
http://www.travel.state.gov/
http://www.cbsa.gc.ca
I found these from When I wanted to go to Niagara Falls in Canada but found out that I needed a Birth certificate but didn't have one with me so we could not go to the Canada site. These 2 links help you what to know for the United States side and the Canad Side. I hope these Sites helps you. Enjoy your trip.
2006-08-09 03:19:04 · answer #3 · answered by jrealitytv 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
thats it, I have been traveling between the two for 30yrs. all I have ever used is a birth cert and drivers licence. But it would bea good idea to think about a passport.
2006-08-09 03:22:49 · answer #4 · answered by Ty 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually they will ask you what your citizen ship is where you are going/gone, how long you will be gone/going, what are you taking down/ what have you bought. Do you have any alcohol or tabacco produts, etc.
2006-08-09 06:39:02 · answer #5 · answered by jtj 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋