Detailed entry and exit guide for new immigrants in Canada
Step 1: After boarding the plane
Regardless of international status, everyone must fill in the form and Canadian customs declaration form every time they enter Canada, including:
Name (first and last name), date of birth, country (nationality), home address (home address), as well as the way you came to Canada (way of arrival) and the purpose of coming to Canada (travel).
Length of stay in Canada.
In this section, there will be some information about the items you are carrying, and you will be asked if you are carrying any items that exceed the specified weight or value. You can ask the staff on the plane for the specific value, and they will help you answer it.
Step 2: Get off the plane.
Before you get off the plane, you should make preparations in advance:
Passport.
Entry declaration form E-3 1 1 (please fill in the stay time corresponding to the air ticket, not 6 months).
Confirmation letter of reservation provided by the hotel (if applicable).
Travel itinerary and registration information provided by the travel agency (if applicable).
Vancouver map, scenic spots brochure, etc.
Step 3: Line up in the lobby.
After preparing the above documents, follow the signs and line up in the arrival hall. The signs at Vancouver Airport are basically bilingual in English, French and Chinese.
The logo of Vancouver airport
Go upstairs, go downstairs and turn around a few times. When you see two huge totem poles in the picture below, it means that you have arrived at the arrival hall. There is a sign at the entrance of the hall, indicating where to line up. Among the "Canadian tourists".
In the process of queuing, passengers will pass through the "contraband handling box" to facilitate passengers to discard contraband before entry inspection and avoid unnecessary punishment. Contraband includes:
All kinds of meat, eggs, plants, vegetables and fruits.
All kinds of illegal goods include: guns, drugs, dangerous goods, etc.
A family cannot carry more than 1 10,000 Canadian dollars in cash.
Step 4: Select the channel.
Then go ahead, there will be four types of channels in front, they are:
Canadian citizens or permanent residents with maple leaf cards (including self-service entry automated borders).
Canadian passenger passage
The passage of new immigrants, workers or international students
diplomatic channel
In the meantime, if you have any questions, you can always communicate with volunteers and ask for help (volunteers wear light green or light blue vests).
Step 5: Customs enquiry
At the first customs window (CBSA-the first discussion point) after the passage is selected, CBSA, that is, customs officials, will ask a series of questions to immigrants. Traditionally, CBSA officials' questions will include: the purpose of coming to Canada, the place of residence in Canada, and how much money to carry. Remember not to show nervousness or panic because of the language barrier, just answer calmly. If you are too nervous or flustered, CBSA officials can easily misunderstand and be subjected to strict inspection.
Note: If there are language barriers, please ask CBSA to provide translation services. The translation service counter is at the second discussion point in the CBSA window, and the translation service is completely free.
Translation counter
Below we have prepared a list of possible problems for you:
May I see your passport?
Give them your passport.
What's the purpose of your coming to Canada?
A: I'm here to travel.
Why did you come alone? Why didn't your lover accompany you?
A: I was going to come together, but she was too busy at work to ask for leave, so she had to come first.
Do you have any relatives/friends in Canada?
A: No.
What scenic spots and places are you going to visit?
Show him the information in the guidebook and name some famous scenic spots, such as Stanley Park, English Bay, Victoria (by boat), Chinatown and Gas Town.
Where are you staying during your stay in Canada?
A: The hotel was booked by a travel agency. This is the confirmation letter (submitting the hotel confirmation letter).
How long will you stay in Canada?
This is my flight reservation information. I will return to China on September 30th. This is our travel plan.
Is this your first visit to Canada?
A: Yes, I've heard from my friends that I've seen Canada on TV and in magazines, and I've always wanted to see it myself.
What's your job in China?
Answer truthfully.
Do you have any plans to work in Canada?
A: I have a job in China and am very busy, so I won't consider working in Canada.
How much cash did you bring in Canada this time?
Answer truthfully (cash amount only).
Who will bear the cost of your coming to Canada this time?
A: I will bear it myself.
Have you ever applied for an immigrant visa before?
A: No.
Have you ever suffered from infectious diseases before?
A: Never.
Have you ever been to court for any reason?
A: No.
Do you have any contraband such as meat and fruit in your luggage?
A: No.
Note: When questioned by CBSA officials, be sure to relax. So sensitive topics such as finding an employer must not be mentioned. When CBSA officials ask about tourist attractions and other topics, they can take the initiative to ask him about recommended scenic spots and Vancouver information. First, distract him, and second, show the authenticity of the trip, such as:
CBSA official: Where are you going to travel this time?
We plan to go shopping in Stanley Park, vancouver island and downtown Vancouver. I heard that many Hollywood movies were shot in Stanley Park and downtown Vancouver.
In short, when you are questioned by CBSA officials, don't panic, relax and show confidence. If you are not clear about this question, you can ask him to repeat it. If it really doesn't work, you can seek the help of a free translator. Never give an answer when you are not sure about the question. In addition, if you are going to answer that you are going to travel, you'd better take your camera.
After the inquiry, CBSA officials will mark your declaration card, which means that the declaration card has legal effect and cannot be changed. If the customs officers think that you are inclined to emigrate or even conceal the purpose of entry, you will be invited to the immigration office for more detailed interrogation.
At the immigration office, the immigration officer will first verify your identity in detail, such as nationality, name and date of birth. If you go with your family, your family will be asked the same question. Next, the immigration officer will ask questions similar to the above, but the requirements for answers are very detailed. Just relax when you answer, don't panic. If you come to the immigration office, we strongly recommend that you use an interpreter, because even if your English level is high, you can understand the questions of immigration officers, and when the interpreter is conveyed to you, you will have extra time to think about the answers.
Step 6: Pick up your luggage.
After leaving the area, you will go to the baggage hall to get your baggage. While waiting to pick up the luggage, CBSA will take the police dog team to check the luggage of all passengers. If there are prohibited items or items not filled in the declaration card, the owner will be punished.
Note: There are the following tips when picking up luggage:
According to the prompts on the computer screen, find the baggage conveyor belt corresponding to the flight.
There are free trolleys in the airport. If you ask the waiter to do it for you, you need to tip.
If you have any special luggage, including: oversized luggage, baby carriages, fragile items and other luggage, it is usually the No.35 turntable.
Step 7: Customs clearance
After you claim your luggage, you need to wait in line to leave the customs. When you leave the customs, you should give the declaration card E-3 1 1 to CBSA officials. At this time, you can accept the final spot check. It should be noted that being spot-checked does not mean that you are wrong. Any immigrant may be randomly selected. If it happens, please keep calm and cooperate with the inspection. If you have language barriers, you can apply for translation at any time. The spot check will be completed in the second inspection room.