Countries Eligible for the Canada Advance CBSA Declaration

All nationalities must complete a custom declaration before entering Canada. The Canada Advance CBSA Declaration form is mandatory for all passengers.

Documentation requirements for Canada Advance CBSA Declaration

You only need the following items to complete the Canada Advance CBSA Declaration:

• Valid passport
• Email address
• Debit or credit card

You must use the same passport that you will travel with.

You will receive all correspondence, including your approved Canada Advance CBSA Declaration by email.

The debit or credit card used to pay the fee must be authorized for online payments.

Online Form for the Canada Advance CBSA Declaration

The Canada Advance CBSA Declaration declaration requires the following information:

Personal information

• First name
• Surname
• Gender
• Date of birth
• Country of citizenship
• Country of residence

Passport details

• Passport country
• Passport number
• Passport issue date
• Passport expiry date

Contact information

• Telephone number
• Email address

Travel plans

• Departure airport
• Arrival airport
• Date and time of entry
• Date of departure
• Purpose of visit

You will then need to complete the customs declaration. The questions are related to:

• Commercial goods
• Food and drink
• Currency
• Firearms
• Pets

Once you have provided all required information, you can then pay the processing fee and submit your declaration.

Click here to complete the Canada Advance CBSA Declaration declaration online.

Check the Status of your Canada Advance CBSA Declaration

You will receive all correspondence relating to your Canada Advance CBSA Declaration declaration to the email address you provided.

Your declaration should be processed within 1 day, however it can take up to 2 days.

Please click here to check the status of your online declaration.