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Canada : à savoir avant de partir

L’essentiel

  • 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.

Entrée et visas

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.

Formulaires et autorisations en ligne

Validité du passeport: Use a valid passport or qualifying travel document; check passport-specific rules and carrier requirements.

À la frontière, on peut vous demander

  • The border officer determines the authorised stay.

Douane

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

Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: canada.ca ↗, canada.ca ↗, ircc.canada.ca ↗, asfc.gc.ca ↗

Argent

Espèces et cartes sont courantes. Cartes acceptées presque partout.

Apple Pay — pas de données · Google Pay — pas de données

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

Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: smartraveller.gov.au ↗

Règles et interdictions

Interdit

  • Unauthorised import or export of cannabis, including CBD products

Lois que les visiteurs enfreignent sans le savoir

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

Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: cbsa-asfc.gc.ca ↗, travel.state.gov ↗

Culture et tenue

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

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

Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: www150.statcan.gc.ca ↗, travel.state.gov ↗

Climat

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.

Mois par mois
  • janvier: Jan: prepare for cold and check road conditions
  • février: Feb: prepare for cold and check road conditions
  • mars: Mar: prepare for cold and check road conditions
  • avril: Apr: active wildfire period; check smoke and closures
  • mai: May: active wildfire period; check smoke and closures
  • juin: Jun: active wildfire period; check smoke and closures
  • juillet: Jul: active wildfire period; check smoke and closures
  • août: Aug: active wildfire period; check smoke and closures
  • septembre: Sep: active wildfire period; check smoke and closures
  • octobre: Oct: active wildfire period; check smoke and closures
  • novembre: Nov: prepare for cold and check road conditions
  • décembre: Dec: prepare for cold and check road conditions

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

Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: travel.state.gov ↗

À emporter

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

À ne pas emporter / interdit à l’importation

  • Carrying packages for strangers

Pratique

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

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

Circulation: à droite

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

Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: destinationontario.com ↗, travel.state.gov ↗

Les règles d’entrée changent. Avant le voyage, consultez le site de l’ambassade ou du service d’immigration du pays.