Canada (CA)
Region: North America · Currency: CAD · Languages: English, French
Friendly to most travelers but firearms, cannabis, and some food items are tightly controlled.
Customs authority
Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)
Visit official website →Last updated: 2026-02-14
Duty-free allowances
gifts
After 48 hrs: CAD 800 personal exemption.
alcohol
1.14 L spirits or 1.5 L wine or 8.5 L beer.
tobacco
200 cigarettes + 50 cigars + 200 g tobacco.
Item categories at a glance
Electronics
- CamerasAllowed
- DronesRestricted
- LaptopsAllowed
- Mobile PhonesAllowed
- Satellite PhonesRestricted
Food & Beverages
- AlcoholRestricted
- Fresh Fruit & VegetablesProhibited
- Meat & DairyProhibited
- Prepared SnacksAllowed
Gifts & Souvenirs
- Cultural ArtifactsRestricted
- General GiftsAllowed
- Luxury WatchesDeclare required
- Wildlife Products (CITES)Prohibited
Medications & Health Products
- Narcotics / ControlledProhibited
- Over-the-CounterAllowed
- Prescription MedicationsDeclare required
- Vitamins & SupplementsAllowed
Personal Belongings
- ClothingAllowed
- Firearms & AmmunitionRestricted
- JewelryDeclare required
- Sporting EquipmentAllowed
Permits & special notes
Required permits
- Firearms: Non-Resident Firearm Declaration (RCMP Form 5589).
Special notes
- Cannabis cannot be transported across the Canadian border in either direction.
- Declare FPA (food, plants, animals).
Embassy & consulate
- CanadaOttawa📞 +1 613-996-8885✉️ sos@international.gc.ca.exampleOfficial site →