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Canada: wat je moet weten voor vertrek

Het belangrijkste

  • 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.

Inreis en visa

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.

Online aankomstformulieren en vergunningen

Geldigheid paspoort: Use a valid passport or qualifying travel document; check passport-specific rules and carrier requirements.

Aan de grens kan worden gevraagd naar

  • The border officer determines the authorised stay.

Douane

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

Gecontroleerd op 30 oktober 2026 · Bronnen: canada.ca ↗, canada.ca ↗, ircc.canada.ca ↗, asfc.gc.ca ↗

Geld

Contant en pinnen zijn allebei gangbaar. Kaarten worden bijna overal geaccepteerd.

Apple Pay — geen gegevens · Google Pay — geen gegevens

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

Gecontroleerd op 30 oktober 2026 · Bronnen: smartraveller.gov.au ↗

Regels en verboden

Verboden

  • Unauthorised import or export of cannabis, including CBD products

Wetten die reizigers onbewust overtreden

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

Gecontroleerd op 30 oktober 2026 · Bronnen: cbsa-asfc.gc.ca ↗, travel.state.gov ↗

Cultuur en kleding

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

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

Gecontroleerd op 30 oktober 2026 · Bronnen: www150.statcan.gc.ca ↗, travel.state.gov ↗

Klimaat

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.

Per maand
  • januari: Jan: prepare for cold and check road conditions
  • februari: Feb: prepare for cold and check road conditions
  • maart: Mar: prepare for cold and check road conditions
  • april: Apr: active wildfire period; check smoke and closures
  • mei: May: active wildfire period; check smoke and closures
  • juni: Jun: active wildfire period; check smoke and closures
  • juli: Jul: active wildfire period; check smoke and closures
  • augustus: Aug: active wildfire period; check smoke and closures
  • september: Sep: active wildfire period; check smoke and closures
  • oktober: Oct: active wildfire period; check smoke and closures
  • november: Nov: prepare for cold and check road conditions
  • december: Dec: prepare for cold and check road conditions

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

Gecontroleerd op 30 oktober 2026 · Bronnen: travel.state.gov ↗

Wat mee te nemen

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

Niet meenemen / invoer verboden

  • Carrying packages for strangers

Praktisch

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

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

Verkeer: rechts rijden

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

Gecontroleerd op 30 oktober 2026 · Bronnen: destinationontario.com ↗, travel.state.gov ↗

Inreisregels veranderen. Controleer vóór de reis de website van de ambassade of immigratiedienst van het land.