Passengers

Each passenger must have a current passport

Children traveling with only one parent must have a notarized statement of approval from the absent parent stating the dates of the trip.

Equipment

US Customs and Border Protection requires an annual user fee decal. Allow a few weeks for delivery. You can buy decals online.

For decal questions, call (317)-298-1245 or send an email to decals@dhs.gov.

You can download a paper application here.

A standard Airworthiness Certificate

(The Canada Civil Aviation Department has a Standardized Validation of a Special Airworthiness Certificate for Experimental and Amateur-Built Aircraft.)

A permanent registration certificate (no temporary certificates/pink slips)

A radio station license. For more information on FCC requirements, click here.

Operating limitations information

Weight and Balance information

An ID data plate

12-inch registration marks

Transponder with Mode C - TSA waivers are still required and mandatory for all international flights for aircraft not equipped with a transponder.

Charts - Both U.S. and Canadian are needed.

Aircraft with fuel tanks installed in the baggage or passenger compartments must have Form 337 on board.

ELT communications on the aeronautical emergency frequency 121.5 MHz and/or 406 MHz.

Insurance coverage for flight into Canada. Private aircraft must be covered with liability insurance. Proof of liability coverage needs to be onboard

Departing the US

Flight Planning - Must land at Canadian Airport of Entry (AOE) (AOE list)

File eAPIS using Easy eAPIS app at least 1 hour prior to departure (watch our detailed How To video)

Receive Departure Clearance email from US Customs

File and Activate Flight Plan

Prior to landing at a Canadadian Airport of Entry (AOE),:
You are required to provide advance notification to CBSA by calling 1-888/CAN-PASS (226-7277).

You must provide notification no less than 2 hours and not more than 48 hours prior to your arrival.

You will be required to provide the customs office with information about yourself, passengers and your flight.

After arrival at your airport of entry, contact the Canadian CANPASS office again (1-888-226-7277) if there is not a customs officer there.
You will be advised to await a customs inspection.
or you will get an arrival report number.

Overview

Canada, officially the Dominion of Canada, is the world's second-largest country by total area, with the world's longest coastline. Its border with the United States is the world's longest international land border. The country is characterized by a wide range of both meteorologic and geological regions.

From coast to coast you'll find people and communities that encapsulate the history of Canada. Appreciate the rich Aboriginal culture, discover First Nations art and relive history in almost every province and territory – there are plenty of ways to take in Canada's rich culture.

Departing Canada

File eAPIS using Easy eAPIS app at least 2 hours and not more than 23 hours prior to departure (watch our detailed How To video)

Receive Departure Clearance email from US Customs

Call Customs at US Airport Of Entry to confirm eAPIS/ arrival time / additional instructions upon arrival

File and activate a VFR, IFR, (or Defense VFR flight plan if you’re flying through the Alaska ADIZ).

Pilots crossing the U.S. border must be in communication with ATC and on a discrete squawk code.

Depart from Airport of Entry

You must land at an Airport of Entry

Prepare the necessary documents, US Arrival Report (pilots only) and Customs Declaration cards (1 per family)