Immigration to Canada

Crossing Canada's border can be a hassle-free travel, whether it's your first time or the second. No need to feel scared, just be ready to answer questions directly in a polite manner and everything will be fine. Rving across Canada offers fantastic travel opportunities and scenic locations. To make your travel a smooth ride, here are some things that you need to know when entering Canada:

Anyone who enters Canada will need to present a proof of identification, such as your passport, Visa (For non US Citizen), birth certificate or other identification card with photo.Non citizen permanent must present their green card upon entry and naturalized citizen should present their evidence of citizenship. Prepare your enhanced Driver's License or enhanced identification card and unexpired vehicle registration form. Prior to your trip ask your insurance company with a proof of insurance indicating that your tip to Canada is covered.

For those renting an RV, present your vehicle registration form with your rental contract and your driver's license. If you're travelling with children under 16 years of age, bring personal identification card with picture and birth certificate. However, if you're not the legal guardian you must present a notarized written permission from the parents. For children with divorced parents, they should present copies of legal custody documents and the letter from each parents stating their name, contact number and address. If your child has a passport much better.

For travelling with pets, those that are 3 months old and above are required to have a certificate issued by a license Vet stating that the animal is in good condition and has been vaccinated from rabies within the last 3 years. Bringing a firewood when entering Canada's border is a not advisable. Canada is strict when it comes to firewood entry, you could get penalized for this. Protecting Canadian forest is always the top priority. If you're going to transport a firewood it could transport diseases and bugs that can affect or contaminate the North American forest.

You must declare all weapons and firearms upon entry to Canada. Bringing weapons has it's own restrictions. Weapons used for sports or recreation like a shot gun may be allowed but you need to pay the annual fee of $50 and complete the Non-resident Firearm Declaration in advance. (Please check Canada government website for updates about firearms import). You must also declare all foods and plants, upon entry to Canada. Foods are generally allowed to enter Canada. However there are products that can not be allowed to enter Canadian border. So make sure to report this to your border officer immediately.

Address a border officer in a polite and no nonsense answer. Take off your hat, sunglasses and roll down the windows. Answer only questions asked, no need to further explain or volunteer additional information. Be aware and follow traffic rules in Canada. For instance, a flashing blue light indicates  a snow removal vehicle during winter and snow removal vehicles in the four western provinces uses an amber light. Lastly, be aware of the Canadian border wait times. Check out Canada's local government website for the wait time schedule and updates or changes of requirements upon entry to Canada. Follow these simple steps and everything will be fine.