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Lake Ontario

Lake Ontario. U.S. Entry Requirements. Travel Documents. Canadian citizens are required to present one of the following valid WHTI-compliant documents when entering the United States by land or water: a passport; a NEXUS card; a Free and Secure Trade (FAST) card;

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Lake Ontario

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  1. Lake Ontario U.S. Entry Requirements

  2. Travel Documents • Canadian citizens are required to present one of the following valid WHTI-compliant documents when entering the United States by land or water: • a passport; • a NEXUS card; • a Free and Secure Trade (FAST) card; • an enhanced driver's licence (EDL) or enhanced identification card (EIC) from a province where a U.S.-approved EDL/EIC program has been implemented; or • a Secure Certificate of Indian Status.

  3. Passport • www.passportcanada.gc.ca • In personat a Passport Canada counter)10 business days • By mail20 business days

  4. Children • Canadian citizens aged 15 years or under are only required to present proof of Canadian citizenship, such as an original or a photocopy of a birth certificate, or an original citizenship card.

  5. Nexus Card • NEXUS is designed to expedite the border clearance process for low-risk, pre-approved travellers into Canada and the United States. • Eligibility - you must do the following: • submit an application and go through a registration process; • satisfy the eligibility criteria; • be admissible in Canada and the United States; and • pass risk assessments by both countries.

  6. Free & Secure Trade Card (FAST) • Commercial Motor Vehicle • Ensure Safety and Security • Expedites legitimate trade across border

  7. Enhanced Driver's Licence (EDL) • denoting identity and citizenship that can be used to as a passport alternative at Canada-U.S. land and water border crossings • A valid passport is still required to enter the United States by air • Available through Service Ontario https://www.appointments.gov.on.ca/appointments/Welcome.do?lang=EN

  8. EDL Continued • Similar in appearance to a regular driver’s licence • CAN denoted in top right corner • Machine Readable Zone on back • Radio Frequency Identification chip embedded in card, unique identifier only, no personal information

  9. User Fee Decals • Required if you operate a private vessel that is 30 feet or more in length that enters the United States. • Private Vessel Decal (30 feet or more in length): $27.50 (U.S.) per calendar year • 2010 price • to be affixed on the outside of the boat within 18 inches of the normal boarding area, where it is visible when doors/hatches are open. • https://dtops.cbp.dhs.gov/

  10. Courtesy Flags • Between sunrise and sunset, when at anchor, or underway, • foreign national colours are displayed at the foremost starboard spreader • by mastless yacht, at the bow staff. • The yacht’s ensign should be flown at the same time.

  11. Q flag (Quarantine) • The yellow Q flag should be flown instead of the courtesy ensign until the yacht is properly cleared by customs and immigration, after which the Q flag is replaced by the courtesy flag.

  12. Duty Free Limits • After 24 hr absence...C$50 --No Tobacco and Liquor • After 48 hr absence...C$400Tobacco...200 Cigarettes and 50 Cigars and 200g of loose Tobacco. Liquor....1.14L of spirits, 1.5L of wine,or 24 bottles or cans of beer.(8.5L) • After 7 days absence...C$750Tobacco...200 Cigarettes and 50 Cigars and 200g of Tobacco Liquor....1.14 litres of liquor or 1.5 litres of wine.

  13. Thank you

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