Border Wait Times

Information on border crossing wait times is available from the Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA)   and US Custons and Border Protection(CBP)

 

 

 

 

Information for Temporary Business Travellers to:

United States

Purpose:

To engage in commercial or professional activities, attend conferences, meetings or consultations. No remuneration may be received from a United States source.

Documents Required:

Evidence of identity and Canadian nationality, evidence of a residence in Canada and intent to depart the U.S., documentation describing the traveler’s business purpose, such as conference registration or meeting invitation.

For more information go to http://www.consular.canada.usembassy.gov/business_canadians_usa.asp

 

Canada

Purpose:

To attend meetings, conferences, conventions, workshops or trade fairs and usually stay in Canada not more than a few days or a few weeks. To be considered a business visitor you must show that:

• you intend to stay for less than six months and do not plan to enter the Canadian labour market;
• your main place of business and source of income is located outside Canada;
• profits from your business will accrue outside Canada; and
• you can provide documents that describe purpose of visit. 

Documents Required

Canada’s basic entry requirements are you:

• have a valid travel document, such as a passport;
• have enough money for your stay and to return home;
• plan to leave Canada at the end of your visit; and
• do not pose criminal, security or health risks to Canadians.

For more information go to http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/business-who.asp