Where do I clear Customs? NRT>SFO>YVR
Nov 28, 2008, 6:39 am
#1
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Where do I clear Customs? NRT>SFO>YVR
Does anyone know if I am required to clear US Customs on this trip from Narita to Vancouver via San Francisco?
NRT > SFO - UA838
SFO > YVR UA1116
Thanks!
NRT > SFO - UA838
SFO > YVR UA1116
Thanks!
Nov 28, 2008, 6:50 am
#2
Join Date: Jun 2008
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Everyone that enters the USA is required to clear customs at the point of entry (SFO in your case) even if they are flying somewhere else. Going to Canada you may be required to clear customs again. I have not been to Canada since all the changes with passport requirements.
Nov 28, 2008, 6:59 am
#3
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http://www.airnewzealand.co.uk/befor...ing-via-la.htm
Nov 28, 2008, 7:07 am
#4
Join Date: Jun 2008
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With the exception of Air NZ passengers, travelling LHR-LAX-AKL or AKL-LAX-LHR.
http://www.airnewzealand.co.uk/befor...ing-via-la.htm
http://www.airnewzealand.co.uk/befor...ing-via-la.htm
Nov 28, 2008, 8:04 am
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One small note: On the Canada Customs form, you will need to check the "Other Country via U.S." box when answering where you came from.
Side note: It looks like you have about one hour and 45 minutes in connection time at SFO. Don't delay when leaving U.S. Customs and going to your connecting gate.