Submit your customs and immigration declaration online using Advance Declaration up to 72 hours before you arrive in Canada. If you choose not to submit your declaration in advance, you can complete it at an airport kiosk or eGate.

When entering Canada in 2026, you should primarily use the ArriveCAN app to submit your Advance Declaration. This digital form allows you to answer customs and immigration questions up to 72 hours before you arrive at the border. By doing this in advance, you can use the Express lanes at major airports like Toronto Pearson (YYZ) or Vancouver (YVR). Once your flight lands, you will scan your passport at an airport kiosk or eGate, which will retrieve your saved declaration for final certification. If you are entering by land, the ArriveCAN app is optional but recommended. For 2026 travelers, a "pro-tip" is to ensure your ArriveCAN app is updated to the latest version; while the "COVID-era" health requirements are gone, the "Advance Declaration" feature is now the standard way to clear customs in under 60 seconds, bypassing the old paper forms and long manual queues.