Return to Canada
Every year, millions of Canadian citizens return to Canada from abroad. Make your re-entry safe and easy – here is all you need to know about going through customs, the process for re-entering Canada, what to do if you are sick, and information on U.S. border wait times.
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Customs
What to know when you and your goods arrive at customs after travelling abroad
U.S. to Canada border wait times
Regularly updated list of wait times at border crossing points for drivers coming to Canada from the U.S.
If you get sick after travelling
What to do if you are sick when or after you return to Canada
Moving back to Canada
Links to the provincial and territorial government resources you need when you move back to Canada
Immigration (non-Canadian citizens)
Information for prospective Canadian citizens
Travelling to Canada
Information you need to visit, live, work or study in Canada
What we are doing
Policies, acts and regulations
Publications
Initiatives
Features
US to Canada border wait times
A regularly updated list of wait times at border ports of entry for drivers coming to Canada from the U.S.
Dual Canadian citizens: Fly to Canada with a valid CDN passport
Starting November 10, 2016, you will need a valid Canadian passport to board a flight to Canada.
What you can bring back to Canada
General guidelines on what you can and cannot bring into Canada when you return from abroad.