What exactly do I need to make sure they do at POE?

[TimandJoyce 1]

Has anyone ever had to give a detailed list of what`s in their suitcase? I`m taking the plane, btw...

It may have been because the fellow wasn't used to working in the Vancouver airport or something, but no one even asked to open mine. I had two big suitcases, plus I also had a big box holding wall pictures, and my carry one. Course it all goes through x-ray anyways....

You could always just write out a list, just in case, but I'd be surprised if they asked for it.

[SapphireDreams 71]

Has anyone ever had to give a detailed list of what`s in their suitcase? I`m taking the plane, btw...

I wasn't asked for a list, but they did open up all my bags and look through them in secondary.

[Duders 0]

I was at a land PoE, but my list was more along the lines of "Box 1: Books. Box 2: Books. Box 3: More books.Box 4: Even more boks. Box 5: toys..." Etc.

Haha, I have a list like that, too! And on all my boxes it's marked box 1, box 2, etc.

Since we're on the subject of crossing the border, I had a question. My fiance will be flying into Canada and we'll be crossing the border with my vehicle. Will this be okay? Also, where can I get a vehicle import form? Thank you muchly for your replies.

[Veronik 19]

I wasn't asked for a list, but they did open up all my bags and look through them in secondary.

See, I just don`t see how this would work in Montreal, because the luggage drop off is way before I even get to customs... AandB said she dropped hers off like she would noramlly do, and that was it... So I`ll probably type up a list anyways to be on the safe side...

[HeatDeath 430]

Haha, I have a list like that, too! And on all my boxes it's marked box 1, box 2, etc.

Since we're on the subject of crossing the border, I had a question. My fiance will be flying into Canada and we'll be crossing the border with my vehicle. Will this be okay? Also, where can I get a vehicle import form? Thank you muchly for your replies.

Vehicle import form is provided at the PoE. You just need to know the approximate blue book value of your car.

Fiance flying into Canada and driving back with you should be no problem at all. Me and my now-wife did that a few years ago, before we were formally engaged. the CBP officer was a little worried about me as an illegal immigration risk until I said we were going to get a fiance visa. With a visa already in your passport it should be no problem at all. Just make sure your fiance has soemthing to do while you two wait in secondary inspection.

[The Earmuffs 0]

I was in my wifes car and had no list and a cat with no paper work.. Never asked about anything.

[Peachey 10]

Vehicle import form is provided at the PoE. You just need to know the approximate blue book value of your car.

Fiance flying into Canada and driving back with you should be no problem at all. Me and my now-wife did that a few years ago, before we were formally engaged. the CBP officer was a little worried about me as an illegal immigration risk until I said we were going to get a fiance visa. With a visa already in your passport it should be no problem at all. Just make sure your fiance has soemthing to do while you two wait in secondary inspection.

You also need a letter of compliance from the car's maker. You can call your dealer, or car company and inquire what is needed for his.

Edited August 17, 2010 by Peachey