Customs and Immigration Information
View useful customs and immigration information and links for Canada, the United States and European Union countries.
Canada
- Government of Canada
- Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada
- Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade
- Canada Border Services Agency
- Citizenship and Immigration Canada
CANPASS Air Program
Iris recognition technology is now available at Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Halifax, Toronto Pearson and Montreal Trudeau International Airports, allowing pre-approved passengers to clear customs and immigration in the blink of an eye. Find out more about the CANPASS Air Program.
United States
Travelling to or from the U.S.?
As required under the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA)'s Secure Flight Program, Air Canada, along with other airlines, is required to collect additional information from passengers who book a flight to, from or via the United States.
Learn more.
European Union countries
If in doubt, leave it out! Passengers travelling to European Union (EU) countries are asked to take note of stringent regulations that apply to the importation of restricted products such as meat and milk products for personal consumption. For more information, please refer to the "Travelling to Europe?" section on the Security requirements and dangerous goods page.
