Things You Can Bring On A Trip To Canada

Gaining entry into a foreign country isn't always easy

. However, because some countries including Canada allow visa-free travel for citizens of certain (mostly Western) countries, it is much easier for passport holders from these countries to travel internationally. For these travellers, a passport or other official travel document is all that is required to enter most countries. On the other hand, for those who need to apply for visas, the process is usually long and tedious. Typically, applicants need to produce identification and other official documents as well as meet additional requirements such as purchasing the Super Visa insurance (medical) for parents and grandparents.

If you already have your passport and visa, and you've already booked your tickets to Canada, all that's left to do is to pack up your bags! Here is a list of the things that you're allowed bring into Canada:

1.Dry food in individual packages "" It is customary for people to bring snack food when they travel. If you have international stopovers on your trip, this is all the more necessary. You never know how long you'll be waiting in airports. You might not have the time to go and buy something from a caf or even have the appetite for foreign food. However, you cannot bring fresh fruit and vegetables into Canada because customs will penalize you if you do.

2.Baby formulae and medicines "" Yes, you can actually bring these with you to Canada as long as you declare them when you check in your luggage. Mothers with young children can bring prepared bottles on the plane after airport security checks their contents (you may be asked to taste the milk). As for medicine, you need to bring your doctor's prescription because Canada only allows prescription drugs to enter the country.

3.Alcohol "" As long as you are 19 years or older, you are permitted to bring alcohol into Canada. Each individual traveler is limited to the following amounts:

1.14 L of spirits, or

1.5 L bottles of wine or spirits, or

Twenty-four 355 ml cans or bottles of beer

4.Cigarettes "" If you smoke, you can bring up to 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars.

5. Pets "" Dogs and cats are welcome to accompany their owners into Canada. Owners need to bring official documents from their vet indicating the breed, general description, and a clean bill of health. The papers should also affirm that the animal has had their latest rabies shot.

6.Tokens or gift items "" If you want to bring gifts for family or friends in Canada, you may do so. However, if you want to avoid customs taxes, these items should be small enough to carry and be declared as personal baggage. Their value should not exceed CAD$60 per item.

If there are any other items not mentioned here that you would like to bring with you on your trip, you can always call Canada Border Services Agency's international line at +1-506-636-5064 or +1-204-983-3500.

Customs and airport security will be tight when you enter Canada, but as long as you don't have undesirable objects in your luggage you should be fine. Bringing only permitted items will also save you the inconvenience of answering lengthy inquiries from customs officials. Take note of the permitted quantities as well because if you exceed them, you will be charged with import duties and taxes.

by: Lucifer Walker

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