| CUSTOMS: |
| PROOF OF
CITIZENSHIP - Passports or
Visas are not required for citizens of the United
States of America, but you should carry some proof
of citizenship (A voter's card, birth certificate,
or baptismal certificate). |
| LIQUOR
- Each person of legal drinking age is allowed to
bring across one case of beer or one 40 oz. bottle
of hard liquor without paying duty. |
| CIGARETTES
- Each adult over the age of 16 may bring across one
carton of cigarettes (200). |
| GROCERIES
- Each person is allowed to bring a reasonable
amount of groceries for their stay. |
| PETS
- Cats and dogs may enter with a written rabies
vaccine certificate dated within the last 6 months. |
| HANDGUNS
- Handguns are prohibited. |
| AMMUNITION
- Visitors to Canada may import 200 rounds of
ammunition for hunting purposes free of duty and
taxes. |
| DUTY FREE SHOPS
- Duty free shops are tax free stores in our area
that waive federal and state tax. |
| OTHER INFORMATION
- Seat belts must be worn at all times. Radar
detection devices are illegal. |
| CREDIT CARDS
- Most American credit cards and principal bank
cards are honored in Canada. (VISA is most widely
accepted in Canada.) |
| HEALTH INSURANCE
- It's recommended that visitors to Canada obtain
traveler's health insurance before leaving the U.S.
Health plans often do not extend coverage for
services received outside the country of residence.
Visitors may find they have either no health
insurance or inadequate coverage when in Canada. |
| HOSPITAL and
MEDICAL SERVICES -
Canadian hospital and medical services are
excellent, but rates vary, so traveler's health
insurance is recommended. Visitors taking medicine
prescribed by a doctor should bring a copy of the
prescription in case it needs to be renewed. |
| RE-ENTERING
THE U.S. |
| 48 HOURS OR LESS
- If you were in Canada for 48 hours or less, you
may bring back $200.00 or less back to the US duty
free. No limit if goods made in Canada, US or Mexico
if for personal use. |
| OVER 48 HOURS
- If you can document your stay in Canada exceeded
48 hours, you may bring back $400.00 in purchases
tax free. No limit if goods made in Canada, US or
Mexico if for personal use. |
| TOBACCO AND ALCOHOL
- If you are eligible for the $400.00 exemption, you
may bring back one carton of cigarettes or 100
cigars regardless of your age. If you are 21 years
of age or older, you may bring back 1 litre (33.8
fl. oz.) of alcoholic beverage, if it is for your
own use or a gift. Check with US Customs on
restrictions. |
| Metric Conversion -
Canada uses the Metric system. Visitors will
find weather reports given in degrees Celsius,
gasoline sold by the litre (milk and wine by
millilitres and litres), grocery items in grams and
kilograms and clothing sizes in centimetres. |
