Canada Advance CBSA Declaration (ArriveCAN)
Every traveller flying into a participating Canadian airport, any nationality or status.
- 1Fill the form5 short steps, 5-8 minutes
- 2Pay onlineCard or UPI, total shown first
- 3We check & submitErrors caught before filing
- 4Get your resultEmail and WhatsApp updates
1Overview
The Advance CBSA Declaration is a digital customs, immigration and agriculture declaration filed with the Canada Border Services Agency before flying into Canada. It is not a visa and gives no permission to travel.
Once submitted, it lets the traveler use the express kiosk and eGate lanes on arrival instead of filling in a paper card.
Who needs it
- Required for everyone flying into one of the participating Canadian airports, whatever the citizenship: visitors, permit holders, returning citizens and permanent residents.
- eTA and visa holders must still file one.
- Every traveler needs a separate declaration, including infants and children.
- Requirements may vary by nationality.
2Requirements
- Passport or travel documentMust be valid for the whole stay.
- Flight detailsNeeded for the declaration; typos here are a common cause of problems.
- Customs informationDetails of items to declare.
- Email addressValid email to receive the declaration.
Important to know
- Typos in the passport number or flight details are the most common problem.
- If no declaration was submitted, it has to be completed manually at a kiosk or eGate, which is slower.
- A solo traveler must be at least 14 to use an eGate; a kiosk takes up to five people at once.
- Stay extensions are handled separately through IRCC, applying at least 30 days before status expires.
3How to apply with Ok E-visa
- Fill in the formA few short steps: your passport, traveller and trip details, plus the documents listed above. Choose your option and processing speed.
- Pay onlineYou go straight to a secure payment page. The total in US dollars is shown before you pay.
- We check and submitOur team reviews your details for common errors and submits the application on the official portal (ArriveCAN).
- Receive your resultThe declaration stays in the traveler's ArriveCAN account, linked to the passport.
4Timing and speed
Submitting early is suggested so processing can start as the window opens.
Processing speeds
You choose your speed at the last step of the form, where your exact total is shown. Times are estimates, not guaranteed; the authority makes the final decision.
5Fees
Our price covers our service fee, review, submission and support. If the government charges its own fee for this document, we tell you the exact amount before you pay.
Your exact total, in US dollars, is shown at the last step of the form before you pay. You may also apply directly on the official portal (ArriveCAN (Canada Border Services Agency)) at no service charge.
6After approval
- The declaration stays in the traveler's ArriveCAN account, linked to the passport.
- Scan the passport at a kiosk or eGate on arrival; a receipt confirms the declaration.
- A confirmation email with a reference number is sent.
?Questions about Canada Advance CBSA Declaration (ArriveCAN)
Do I need it if I have an eTA or visa?
Yes. It is mandatory for everyone entering Canada by air regardless of visa status or nationality, and it replaces the paper declaration cards.
How is it received?
By email with a reference number, electronically linked to the passport. You scan the passport at the airport to retrieve it.
When should I apply?
Within 72 hours before arrival in Canada.
Do children need one?
Yes, every traveler including infants and children must be included; a family can be added in one session.
Can it be reused?
No. It is single entry and a new one is needed each time.
What if I forget to submit it?
You must complete it manually at an airport kiosk or eGate, which may take longer.
How long can I stay?
Longer stays need an IRCC extension applied for at least 30 days before status expires.
What if the application is denied?
The usual causes are passport-number or flight-information typos; careful checking helps avoid this.
Needed with an eTA or visa?
Yes, it is a customs requirement for everyone.
How long does the Canada Advance CBSA Declaration (ArriveCAN) take?
Processing: as fast as 15 minutes. Timelines are set by the authority and can change, so we update you as your application moves.
Can I apply directly instead of using Canada Advance CBSA Declaration (ArriveCAN) help?
Yes. We are a private assistance service, not a government website. You can apply on the official portal (ArriveCAN (no URL given)) at no service charge. Our fee covers review, submission and tracking.
Does the price include the government fee?
Our price covers our service fee, review, submission and support. If the government charges its own fee for this document, we tell you the exact amount before you pay.
What if I make a mistake on the form?
Tell us as soon as you notice. Whether a correction is possible depends on the official portal and on whether the application was already submitted. Some fields, such as name and passport number, often cannot be edited after submission.
✓Why apply with Ok E-visa
This page is a plain-language summary to help you prepare. Entry rules change, so always confirm the latest requirements on the official government website. Ok E-visa is a private assistance service and is not a government website.
