Montreal Consulate Question

[Cara Mia 1]

I just got back from Montreal, I was there for my medical, and I walked past the consulate so I would know what I was looking for when I go back next week for my interview, and I noticed the sign out front that advised what was not allowed inside. So now I have a question. It said no car keys with the electronic key fobs are allowed inside, which pretty much all car keys have now, mine included. I was prepared to bring only the required paperwork, and leave everything else in my car, but I hadn't thought about my car key. I have no idea what to do now! How can I not bring my car key? I have no where safe to leave it. What do others do with their keys? Help please! Any advice on how to work this out?

[Penny Lane 8,159]

I believe you can hand it over when you enter the building and pick it up on the way back out.

[amberlynnloves 125]

Yeah from what I've read, they have like a security thing that you can leave keys and/or a cell phone and pick it up when you leave. I'm assuming they give you like a claim ticket or something that matches the bin your keys are in.

[Cara Mia 1]

Oh good, I sure hope that's the case! The sign just said all these things are not allowed inside, and included keys.

Has anyone been already that knows for sure though? Just to be safe?

[codygrace 14]

Can you take the fob off your key? Or is it all in one? I wouldn't worry about though, I've read a lot of the reviews and just like the posters above, they have said you can check your key.

[Cara Mia 1]

No, I cannot remove the fob part from the key, it's all in one.

[amberlynnloves 125]

They can't tell you that you cannot lock your car. You can't lock your keys in the car thats pointless. lol

[Shawn and Strata 3]

1. You can leave them with your hotel.. that's what I did. Meant a trip back there, but it was good feeling safe.

2. I've read there's a couple of close-by coffee shops that will hold your items for you, for a $5 charge... Not sure on this.

I saw someone get turned away (not sure what they had,) so I wouldn't chance it, personally, hoping they have somewhere to keep things there, because they never told me that.. I was told not to bring any electronics, including my cel phone or key fobs etc.

[leenas 2]

The guards coming in can keep them for you. they do have little boxes behind in which they will put it and give it back on the way out. No worries...

Edited October 5, 2012 by leenas

[Cara Mia 1]

Thank you!

[Flames9_RN 358]

They can't tell you that you cannot lock your car. You can't lock your keys in the car thats pointless. lol

No they can't but they can and will deny you entry!! No skin off their back. Their is a place close by that rents out lockers

[CarolinaGirl 2]

We had our interview in May and were able to leave our keys with the guard. I wouldn't count on being able to leave other things at there(cell phones etc). I saw several people turned away because they had bags that were too big though. One lady had a purse that I didn't think was that big, but they turned her away. Good luck!

[toocool 0]

HI...I had my interview in Mtl in Sept. Yes, they turned away people with bags, briefcases, etc that were too large. They did hold cell phones and car keys but its still not recommended you bring these for obvious reasons. They gave you a ticket and held them. Upon exit, you handed the guard the ticket and he gave you your belongings. They do not hold large items....as, I'm sure, a safety issue. The people that were turned away, returned and were let in. Most hotels are withing walking distance so it would take you no time at all to return to fetch a paper or two.

[Cara Mia 1]

Thank you all for the info!

[codygrace 14]

Now here I am having anxiety again lol. I have one of those accordion folders, it's about 10x12x2. I just like the way I can have everything in its own section so I can find it easier. Should I relocate the papers to a smaller file?