Do you go through customs at YVR?

YVR is the first stop for many travellers coming into Canada, as well as connecting passengers travelling to the United States. The two agencies responsible for maintaining border services are the Canada Border Services Agency and U.S. Customs & Border Protection.



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In most cases, you'll go through customs and immigration after your flight first arrives in a new country, but there are exceptions. For example, some countries have mutual agreements intended to help speed travelers through the process, so you may go through customs and immigration before you board.

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When entering the United States from overseas, you must obtain your luggage and bring them through Customs and Border Protection (CBP). You will need to check them back into the airlines to make your next flight. Baggage not obtained after your international flight will not get to your final destination.

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You will be met by a Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) Officer. The CBSA protects Canada's borders and points of entry. The officer will ask to see your passport or travel documents and Declaration Card. Make sure that you have these documents with you and that they are not packed in your luggage.

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You will be met by a Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) Officer. The CBSA protects Canada's borders and points of entry. The officer will ask to see your passport or travel documents and Declaration Card. Make sure that you have these documents with you and that they are not packed in your luggage.

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All customers arriving on an international flight must clear customs checkpoints, and collect their bags before being able to enter Canada. However, if you have an international connection to a city outside North America you do not claim your bags. They will be transferred automatically.

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Is security check required for a flight connection? Yes, a security check is mandatory when you take a connecting flight. This is because there is a time lag between getting off one aeroplane and getting on-board another to reach your destination.

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You'll need to pick-up your luggage, then check it in again for the next flight. Top Tip: A wait at the airport between two connecting flights is called a layover. For more travel advice, check out our guide to dealing with a short layover.

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When you arrive at the terminal, follow the signs to the first Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) checkpoint, also called “primary inspection.” If you used Advance Declaration, go to a kiosk or eGate to retrieve your confirmed declaration receipt. Up to 5 people may use a kiosk as a group upon arrival.

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Customs Action Steps
  • Complete the Customs Declaration Form while on the flight.
  • Ask questions to your flight attendant or traveling companions as needed.
  • Declare any goods you have with you that might have restrictions, and/or goods you purchased in country when returning to your home country.


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Baggage claim is in between passport control and customs. The reason you have to claim your baggage before customs, is to give you a chance to declare the required goods. Additionally, it gives customs a chance to identify suspicious passengers, and then pick them for checks on the way through.

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