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Canadá: qué saber antes del viaje

Lo esencial

  • Most visa-exempt foreign visitors flying to Canada need an eTA; US nationals and US permanent residents are exempt. Use the official CAD 7 application.
  • Do not cross the border with cannabis or CBD products without the required authorisation, even where their use is legal.

Entrada y visados

Check the official passport-specific tool: a visitor visa or eTA may be needed, including for transit. British visa-exempt visitors need an eTA for air travel, but not arrival by land or sea. US nationals and permanent residents are exempt from both, with appropriate documents. Most visits are allowed for up to six months, but the border officer decides.

Formularios y permisos en línea

Validez del pasaporte: Use a valid passport or qualifying travel document; check passport-specific rules and carrier requirements.

En la frontera pueden pedir

  • The border officer determines the authorised stay.

Aduana

  • Declare currency and monetary instruments worth CAD 10,000 or more.

Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: canada.ca ↗, canada.ca ↗, ircc.canada.ca ↗, asfc.gc.ca ↗

Dinero

Se usan tanto efectivo como tarjetas. Las tarjetas se aceptan casi en todas partes.

Apple Pay — sin datos · Google Pay — sin datos

  • Credit and debit cards are widely accepted; verify issuer fees before travel.

Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: smartraveller.gov.au ↗

Normas y prohibiciones

Prohibido

  • Unauthorised import or export of cannabis, including CBD products

Leyes que los viajeros incumplen sin saberlo

  • Province-specific traffic, licensing and winter-equipment rules apply.

Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: cbsa-asfc.gc.ca ↗, travel.state.gov ↗

Cultura y ropa

Religión: The 2021 census records Christian, secular and diverse other religious communities.

Ropa: Pack layers suitable for your destination and season, with winter protection for cold conditions.

Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: www150.statcan.gc.ca ↗, travel.state.gov ↗

Clima

Winters can be severe, particularly in the north. Wildfires can disrupt travel and air quality; the most active period is April-October. Check conditions for the specific province and route.

Mes a mes
  • enero: Jan: prepare for cold and check road conditions
  • febrero: Feb: prepare for cold and check road conditions
  • marzo: Mar: prepare for cold and check road conditions
  • abril: Apr: active wildfire period; check smoke and closures
  • mayo: May: active wildfire period; check smoke and closures
  • junio: Jun: active wildfire period; check smoke and closures
  • julio: Jul: active wildfire period; check smoke and closures
  • agosto: Aug: active wildfire period; check smoke and closures
  • septiembre: Sep: active wildfire period; check smoke and closures
  • octubre: Oct: active wildfire period; check smoke and closures
  • noviembre: Nov: prepare for cold and check road conditions
  • diciembre: Dec: prepare for cold and check road conditions

Mejor temporada: Choose by region and activity; check wildfire, snow and road alerts before travelling.

Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: travel.state.gov ↗

Qué llevar

  • Travel documents and insurance details
  • Medicines in original packaging
  • A backup payment method

Qué no llevar / prohibido importar

  • Carrying packages for strangers

Práctico

Enchufes: Ask your accommodation about sockets and voltage before packing an adapter.

Agua: Follow local drinking-water notices, especially when travelling to remote areas.

Circulación: por la derecha

Seguro: Arrange cover for medical treatment and any wilderness or winter activities.

Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: destinationontario.com ↗, travel.state.gov ↗

Las normas de entrada cambian. Antes del viaje, consulta la web de la embajada o del servicio de inmigración del país.