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Customs: Requirements Upon Entry to Canada
Persons
Travelling Canadian citizens or Canadian Permanent Residents returning to Canada are encouraged to know their customs entitlements upon entry to Canada.
Non-Canadians visiting Canada are also encouraged to know what their customs entitlements are before entering Canada.
Animals and Plant Products
Every traveller entering Canada must declare food, plants, animals and related products as these could affect Canada’s animals, plants, and natural habitats.
Learn what restrictions apply to the importation of plant and animal products into Canada. Any animals presented at the border, including domestic pets, can be refused entry, be sure to know the guidelines before travelling.
