17 to canada and back [duplicate]

1. Can a 17 year old go to Canada alone?
2. Can I bring back groceries to Canada from the US?
3. Does a 16 year old need a passport to go to Canada?
4. How much are you allowed to bring back to Canada?
5. Can you cross the border to Canada at 17?
6. Can I move to Canada at 17?
7. How much can you send to Canada without paying duty?
8. What can I not bring across the Canadian border?
9. How much can you bring back to Canada in less than 24 hours?
10. Can a 16 year old cross the Canadian border?
11. Can I drive into Canada without a passport?
12. Can a 16 year old American drive in Canada?

Can a 17 year old go to Canada alone?

Children under the age of 18 are considered minors in Canada. They must follow the same rules to enter Canada as any other visitor. Minors who try to enter Canada without the proper documents, or who are with adults other than their parents or legal guardian(s), will be checked more closely.

Can I bring back groceries to Canada from the US?

Travellers are required, by law, to declare all plant, animal, and food items they bring into Canada. ... If you bring these products into Canada, you may go through further inspections at the point of entry (that is, border crossings, airports). Be prepared for delays if further inspection is required.

Does a 16 year old need a passport to go to Canada?

Entry into Canada: Canadian law requires that all persons entering Canada carry both proof of citizenship and proof of identity. A valid U.S. passport, passport card, or NEXUS card satisfies these requirements for U.S. citizens. Children under 16 need only present proof of U.S. citizenship.

How much are you allowed to bring back to Canada?

You can claim goods worth up to CAN$800 without paying any duty and taxes. You must have the goods with you when you enter Canada. You can bring back up to 1.5 litres of wine or 1.14 litres of alcoholic beverages or up to 8.5 litres of beer.

Can you cross the border to Canada at 17?

Children under the age of 16 traveling between the U.S. and Canada without both of their parents or a legal guardian are considered "unaccompanied minors" and require special permissions at the borders of both countries to prevent abductions and runaways. ... When entering Canada, "children" are defined as 17 and younger.

Can I move to Canada at 17?

Yes, 18 is a minimum, and your job must be professional, skilled labor or trade, or managerial to qualify for Express Entry. If your family can afford it, your best bet would be to apply to a Canadian university.

How much can you send to Canada without paying duty?

You can claim goods worth up CAN$800 without paying any duty and taxes. You must have the goods with you when you enter Canada. Although you can include some tobacco products and alcohol, a partial exemption may apply to cigarettes, tobacco products and manufactured tobacco.

What can I not bring across the Canadian border?

Below is a general list of items you are prohibited from bringing into Canada:

• Fresh fruit.
• Firewood. ...
• Most types weapons such as tasers, brass knuckles, and pepper spray.
• Certain knives, even those used for hunting or fishing.
• Radar detectors.
• Obscene material, hate propaganda and child pornography.

How much can you bring back to Canada in less than 24 hours?

Goods you bring in for commercial use or for another person do not qualify for the exemption and are subject to applicable duties and taxes. In all cases, goods you include in your 24-hour exemption (CAN$200) or 48-hour exemption (CAN$800) must be with you upon your arrival in Canada.

Can a 16 year old cross the Canadian border?

Minors who are under the age of 16 and crossing the border by land or sea may present a government-issued birth certificate, consular report of birth abroad or naturalization certificate to reenter the country. Older children must present a passport, passport card, an enhanced driver's license or a NEXUS card.

Can I drive into Canada without a passport?

Canadian law requires all persons entering Canada from the U.S. by car present proof of citizenship and identity. ... Make sure that anytime you travel out of the U.S., to obtain a passport unless you have a Trusted Traveler's Card such as Nexus or other WHTI -approved documents.

Can a 16 year old American drive in Canada?

If you are a visitor to Canada, you can drive as long as your American license is valid. If you move to Canada, you will have to get a provincial licence within three months. -make sure you have no alcohol in your body when you drive in Alberta.