Canada officials say vaxx req for visitors, random testing to end by 30 Sept.2022
Oct 1, 2022, 6:44 pm
#2882
Join Date: Aug 2019
Location: YYZ
Programs: Aeroplan 50K/Star Alliance Gold, Accor Gold, base level Marriott/Hyatt/Hilton
Posts: 657
Driving through the land border was completely painless. Stopped by at YYZ since it was en route - few masks. Great. Looking forward to first maskless flight later in the week.
Oct 2, 2022, 2:20 am
#2883
Join Date: May 2022
Posts: 104
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/2079241795645/
Oct 2, 2022, 5:35 am
#2884
Join Date: May 2016
Location: YUL
Programs: Aeroplan, NEXUS
Posts: 433
I believe ArriveCan is going to be rebranded as "Advance CBSA declaration"
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/2079241795645/
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/2079241795645/
Oct 2, 2022, 9:13 am
#2885
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: DTW
Programs: Alaska, Delta, Southwest
Posts: 1,663
I believe ArriveCan is going to be rebranded as "Advance CBSA declaration"
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/2079241795645/
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/2079241795645/
Oct 2, 2022, 9:20 am
#2886
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Canada
Programs: Aeroplan E50/MM, HH gold, Nat Exec Elite, Kimpton Karma
Posts: 2,350
Curious as to how voluntarily completing AriveCan now (or not) might affect the entry process. I’m thinking about whether the CBSA might give you a different experience. For example, with Nexus, the questions are generally few and it’s easy unless you hit a random or arouse suspicion.
Oct 2, 2022, 11:34 am
#2887
Join Date: May 2017
Location: YEG, SFO, VCA, JR JY-13
Programs: hahaha
Posts: 921
A free response field so that I can type in my declarations in advance of the CBSA officer would be nice, and I'd be a regular user of the app if that was implemented.
I'm always bringing in 20-30kg of produce, >$800 in electronics and liquor with every air border crossing, so my NEXUS verbal declarations are quite...verbose and overwhelming
Otherwise, I don't see how the app rebranding can benefit NEXUS travellers (not that the former eDeclaration app did anything for us anyway, and was marginal benefit to non-NEXUS pax since it was basically the old version of the primary inspection kiosk pre-loaded on your phone)
I'm always bringing in 20-30kg of produce, >$800 in electronics and liquor with every air border crossing, so my NEXUS verbal declarations are quite...verbose and overwhelming
Otherwise, I don't see how the app rebranding can benefit NEXUS travellers (not that the former eDeclaration app did anything for us anyway, and was marginal benefit to non-NEXUS pax since it was basically the old version of the primary inspection kiosk pre-loaded on your phone)
Oct 3, 2022, 1:14 am
#2888
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Seat 1A
Programs: Non-status paid F/J (best value for $$$)
Posts: 4,124
It would be nice if the app also included a function to self-assess and pay any duties should you exceed your personal exemption. As documentation, you would upload pictures of the receipts and perhaps goods for the purchases you made outside the country.
Oct 3, 2022, 5:20 am
#2889
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 183
You literally can’t use the new ArriveCan with Nexus. Only passports and PR cards are supported documents. I was playing with it with my pre-saved nexus card and the app gets stuck on the document screen. Made it that much easier to delete my account.
Oct 3, 2022, 5:25 am
#2890
Join Date: Jan 2020
Location: YVR/ICN
Programs: OZ Diamond *G/AC 35K *S/Marriott Bonvoy Platinum/Hilton Gold
Posts: 90
eDeclaration required you to scan a QR code on the PIK machine. The new ArriveCan Advance CBSA Declaration is linked to your passport number and gets pulled automatically when you can your passport on the PIK Kiosk. Unlike the US's implementation of Mobile Passport Control, CBSA does nothing with your Advance Declaration until you certify your declaration using the PIK machine.
No point in doing the ArriveCAN Advance Declaration if you have NEXUS. You're technically not supposed to use the NEXUS PIKs if you have anything to declare(i.e. >$10k in cash).
No point in doing the ArriveCAN Advance Declaration if you have NEXUS. You're technically not supposed to use the NEXUS PIKs if you have anything to declare(i.e. >$10k in cash).
Oct 3, 2022, 1:29 pm
#2891
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: SW Michigan, ex SF Bay Area
Posts: 831
1. Entering Canada by air
if you are crossing the border in the air, land or marine modes of transportation with currency or monetary instruments valued at Can$10,000 or more, you cannot use NEXUS
As a NEXUS member, it is your responsibility to declare any controlled or restricted items as well as any goods that exceed your personal exemptions or allowances.
Note: Declarations will not be completed at the kiosks or eGates. If you have something to declare you must do so verbally, to an officer, at a clearly marked area in the customs hall after using the kiosk or eGate.
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If you have any commercial goods in your possession or baggage upon arrival in Canada, you may not use NEXUS.
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If you have any goods that may be restricted, controlled or prohibited, or if the goods you are importing require a permit, such as firearms, you may not use NEXUS.
Note: Declarations will not be completed at the kiosks or eGates. If you have something to declare you must do so verbally, to an officer, at a clearly marked area in the customs hall after using the kiosk or eGate.
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If you have any commercial goods in your possession or baggage upon arrival in Canada, you may not use NEXUS.
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If you have any goods that may be restricted, controlled or prohibited, or if the goods you are importing require a permit, such as firearms, you may not use NEXUS.
Oct 4, 2022, 7:55 am
#2892
Join Date: Jan 2020
Location: YVR/ICN
Programs: OZ Diamond *G/AC 35K *S/Marriott Bonvoy Platinum/Hilton Gold
Posts: 90
Some declarations are OK, but have to be done verbally. Can't use NEXUS if you have commercial goods, items that require a permit or are otherwise restricted, or as you said, a large amount of cash.
1. Entering Canada by air
2. How to use NEXUS kiosks and eGates
1. Entering Canada by air
2. How to use NEXUS kiosks and eGates
Oct 7, 2022, 11:02 am
#2893
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Earth. Residency:HKG formerly:YYZ
Programs: CX, DL, Nexus/GE, APEC
Posts: 10,684
The only difference between ArriveCan declaration and Kiosk declaration is that you are answering the question in private vs the YYZ staff looking over your shoulders.
With an ArriveCan declaration, one still has to scan one's passport at the kiosk where one will still be photographed and the slip issued.
With an ArriveCan declaration, one still has to scan one's passport at the kiosk where one will still be photographed and the slip issued.