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Canada entry basics

The main entry route usually starts on Visit Canada. Routine tourist trips do not usually involve a separate arrival card. Declaration checks usually sit with CBSA travel guidance. Separate health forms are not usually part of routine tourist entry.

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Start with Visit Canada. Customs checks sit with CBSA travel guidance. Separate arrival cards are not usually part of routine tourist entry. Separate health forms are not usually part of routine tourist entry.

Visit Canada and CBSA checksLast reviewed 2026-03-19

Common entry paths

The main entry route usually starts on Visit Canada. Routine tourist trips do not usually involve a separate arrival card. Declaration checks usually sit with CBSA travel guidance. Separate health forms are not usually part of routine tourist entry.

Check Visit Canada first for the main visa or entry route.
Routine tourist trips do not usually involve a separate arrival card, but re-check before departure.
Keep CBSA travel guidance open for cash, tobacco, alcohol, and restricted-goods declarations.

Arrival card

Routine tourist trips do not usually require a separate arrival card, but re-check before departure.

Customs declaration

CBSA travel guidance is the main reference for cash, tobacco, alcohol, electronics, and restricted-goods declarations.

Health declaration

Routine tourist trips do not usually require a separate health form, but re-check if temporary measures return.

Official links

Before departure, use the official sources below to confirm the current entry route and any temporary notices.

Visit CanadaCBSA travel guidance
Verification note

Last reviewed: 2026-03-19

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