Halifax, Nova Scotia
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is exploring safe, secure and innovative ways to deliver a better and faster border experience for travellers visiting or residing in Canada.
Effective today, the optional Advance CBSA Declaration feature is available to all travellers arriving on international flights at the Halifax Stanfield International Airport.
The Advance CBSA Declaration feature provides travellers with the option to submit their customs and immigration declaration to the CBSA through ArriveCAN, up to 72 hours in advance of their arrival in Canada. Travellers can now spend less time at primary inspection kiosks (PIK) or eGates when they arrive at the airport, resulting in shorter wait times at the border.
In an effort to modernize and expedite the travel experience, the Advance CBSA Declaration feature is already available to travellers arriving on international flights at the following Canadian airports:
- Toronto Pearson
- Montreal-Trudeau
- Winnipeg Richardson
- Vancouver
In the coming months, the feature will become available to travellers arriving at Calgary, Edmonton, Billy Bishop Toronto City, Ottawa and Quebec City international airports. The Advance CBSA Declaration feature is part of the Agency's Traveller Modernization initiative, which is being rolled out over the coming years. Modernizing the travel experience includes the use of digital technologies and tools for both travellers and border services officers. These tools will offer more touchless options and allow for faster border processing, which reduces possible disease transmission points, and continue to ensure the long-term safety, security and integrity of Canada's borders.
