Canada arrival card: ArriveCAN Advance Declaration

Common questions

Do I need an arrival card for Canada?

It's optional. Canada offers the ArriveCAN Advance Declaration online, and filling it in before you fly can make arrival faster. Optional customs and immigration declaration at 10 participating airports; kiosks and eGates remain available.

When should I fill in the ArriveCAN Advance Declaration?

Submit up to 72 hours before arrival

How much does the ArriveCAN Advance Declaration cost?

It's free on the official government site, arrivecan.cbsa-asfc.cloud-nuage.canada.ca. Websites that charge a fee for it are not the official one.

Is the ArriveCAN Advance Declaration the same as an arrival card or entry form?

Yes. Countries use different names for the same thing: arrival card, arrival form, entry form, immigration card, landing card, ED (embarkation and disembarkation) card, customs declaration. For Canada, the official name is the ArriveCAN Advance Declaration.

Do I still need a visa for Canada?

An arrival form is not a visa. Whether you need a visa or an electronic travel authorization depends on your nationality, so check Canada's official immigration website or your own government's travel advice.

Other countries in North America, Central America and the Caribbean

• ArubaForm required
• BarbadosForm required
• British Virgin IslandsForm required
• CubaForm required
• CuraçaoForm required
• DominicaForm required