PLANNING A TRIP TO CANADA, QUESTION ABOUT CROSSING THE BORDER IN A CAR.?
Posted on 09. Mar, 2010 by admin in Canada travel
I’m thinking on dynamical from the US into Canada soon, and I was meet wondering what to wait at the border.
I am alive that you requirement a characteristic to intend finished now, but what else? I’ve never decussate an planetary abut by automobile before. What happens? Will I hit to clear money? What do they do likewise communicate me for my passport?
Chris I
09. Mar, 2010
They will ask to see your passport so have it handy. They will probably ask you why you are going to Canada and how long you will be staying. Then they usually just wish you a safe & happy trip.
Sometimes you have to wait a while for your turn to approach the agents booth & if they suspect you are not being honest, they may pull you over but that is really rare. It certainly doesn’t cost anything (except a bridge toll at some places & that’s usually about $3.)
knh959
09. Mar, 2010
The border guard will ask for your passport. He’ll ask you a few simple questions. Where are you from? What is the purpose of your visit to Canada? How long are you staying? As long as he doesn’t have reason to think that you might be trying to bring illegal goods into the country or that you’re some type of a threat it shouldn’t take more than 30 seconds. No you don’t have to pay anything.
Louise
09. Mar, 2010
You don’t have to pay to enter the country, but if you cross the border at a bridge you will almost certainly need to pay a bridge toll.
For most crossings, you show your passport and answer a few questions and you’re on your way. It can be less intimidating and faster than an entry at an airport. To make sure you’re prepared for more detailed scrutiny, you can make sure that you have your car’s ownership and insurance papers with you, and a letter from the owner if you’re not the owner. And if it’s a rented car, make sure you have permission from the rental company to cross the border. Know the rules ahead of time about what you can’t bring into Canada and what you can’t take back to the USA. (There are limits on alcohol and tobacco in both directions, some rules on food into the USA, and limits on the value of gifts or other things you plan to leave in Canada, for example.) Think about how you would answer questions such as “what’s the purpose of your trip” and “how do you know the people you’re going to see?” Then don’t volunteer any information – let the border officer lead the conversation, be polite and to the point.
When you come up to a busy border crossing, the one or two lanes across the bridge, tunnel, or highway will probably fan out to several booths. Choose a lane (not one for transport trucks) and stay in it. Don’t butt into a line or delay a line because you’re not watching. Take off your sunglasses and turn down your music before it’s your turn to pull up, and have your passports ready. Pay attention to the stop sign where the next car waits until gestured forward. Have your passengers ready to speak for themselves if asked, but ask them to let you do the talking to start with. The driver should hand over all passports. Before the agent gestures you forward, he or she may be checking your license plate (if you have a front plate). Then you will pull up next to the booth, on a slanted lane to make it easier for him or her to look into your car.
When you’re done, the several lanes will merge back into a few and usually put you onto a highway. Most people won’t be driving too fast, but if this makes you anxious, just drive deliberately without changing direction quickly.