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Chief Mountain Port Of Entry, Alberta, Canada |
Visitors traveling from the United States into Canada or vice versa can use any of the following six ports of entry:
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For further information on border crossing please
contact: Customs and ImmigrationVisitors from all countries will need a valid passport to enter Canada. They may also require other documentation such as a visas or alien card. Check with a Canadian embassy. US citizens 16 years of age or over must have a passport or other appropriate secure document like a NEXUS card or Enhanced Drivers License. Children age 18 and under will be able to enter with proof of citizenship. Verbal claims of citizenship and identity alone will not be sufficient to establish identity and citizenship for entry into the United States. Each visitor may import, duty free, a maximum of 40 ounces (1.1 litres) of liquor, or 24 12-oz cans of beer or ale into Canada as personal luggage. Up to 50 cigars, 200 cigarettes, and 400 grams of tobacco and 400 tobacco sticks may be allowed entry duty free. To import tobacco products, a person must be 18 years of age or over. Visitors may bring sporting equipment and personal goods for their own use, duty free, by declaring them at entry. Once in every 31 day period, after being in Canada for at least 48 hours US visitors may take back merchandise for personal or household use up to the value of $400 duty free. US visitors spending less than 48 hours, may take back $200 worth of merchandise free of US duty and tax. Other visitors should check the customs regulation of their own country prior to departure. SPECIAL NOTE: FIREARMSA visitor does not require a permit or certificate to import non-restricted firearms if the firearms are brought in: for sporting or hunting use while in Canada; for use in approved competitions; for an in-transit movement through Canada; or for a person's protection against wildlife in remote areas of Canada. (Waterton Park is not a remote area in regards to firearms) Individual licenses are required for hunting and fishing. Revolvers, pistols and fully automatic firearms are prohibited. Arrangements can be made at most ports of entry to hold Revolvers until you return. |
This site created by Waterton Park Information Services, in friendly Waterton Park, Alberta, Canada. If you have any problems or advice, Please e-mail us at WPIS |