Is e-reader Kindle allowed in interview day?

[bearbear 0]

Dear all:

I checked the prohibited items of accessing the consulate in Montreal, which does not cover e-reader such as Ipad or kindle.

Only says computers and cameras and so on not allowed.

Does anyone know or notice other applicants using this during waiting time of interview ?

Thanks so much!

Sincerely Yours

[ralyse 31]

Dear all:

I checked the prohibited items of accessing the consulate in Montreal, which does not cover e-reader such as Ipad or kindle.

Only says computers and cameras and so on not allowed.

Does anyone know or notice other applicants using this during waiting time of interview ?

Thanks so much!

Sincerely Yours

I'd imagine it falls under "computers", to be honest.

[dualhammers 1]

I'd imagine it falls under "computers", to be honest.

It has a computer chip inside of it.

[bearbear 0]

thanks two ladies for quick response.

I guess, e-readers are usually separated from computers in electronic store

So has anyone experienced interview in Montreal seen other people handle ereaders?

[Inky 1,110]

No one had anything but papers at the embassy in Montreal. They are extremely strict and anything electronic is not allowed inside the embassy. They wouldn't even let this person bring their car key remote inside. They had to leave it in a locker down the street.

[Anh map 2,098]

thanks two ladies for quick response.

I guess, e-readers are usually separated from computers in electronic store

So has anyone experienced interview in Montreal seen other people handle ereaders?

You are trying to split a hair that a security guard will not be interested in discussing. Electronics = no in most cases.

[bearbear 0]

ok, got you!

Then I won't bring any electronics.

So there is public transportation toward consulate, right? such as subway, bus?

[pocheros 101]

Don't bring ANYTHING besides the papers you need for the interview. I saw one guy get turned away for an electronic key remote on the day of my interview, as inky mentioned. No cell phones either!

[ralyse 31]

Don't bring ANYTHING besides the papers you need for the interview. I saw one guy get turned away for an electronic key remote on the day of my interview, as inky mentioned. No cell phones either!

My husband had a giant hardcover book with him (The new Game of Thrones one that had just come out - that thing isn't small) and they were fine with that. But yeah, I can't imagine an e-reader would go over well.

Edited October 14, 2011 by ralyse

[CanuckGurl 3]

As stated earlier - splitting hairs. Electronics are a no-no so I wouldn't recommend pushing the envelope by bringing an e-reader/kindle simply because it's not listed. Why delay yourself with the interview because of bringing something that has a huge potential of getting you denied entry until you dispose of it?

Best of luck at the interview!

[Colleens 40]

No one had anything but papers at the embassy in Montreal. They are extremely strict and anything electronic is not allowed inside the embassy. They wouldn't even let this person bring their car key remote inside. They had to leave it in a locker down the street.

I had one of those greeting cards that play the little song in my folder of evidence and I had to leave that at security. I would be confident in saying that no, kindles are not allowed!

[Flames9_RN 358]

I saw them turn back people with remotes for their cars! No electronics, its that simple

[errol&arlene 0]

I would not bring that with you. I had my interview today and forgot to remove my USB off my key chain.They consider that an electronic device

[bearbear 0]

thanks everyone for helpful advice.

May I ask the place in downtown to temporarily store those elec. items ?

[pocheros 101]

thanks everyone for helpful advice.

May I ask the place in downtown to temporarily store those elec. items ?

Most people leave their stuff in their hotel room. Besides my interview stuff, I also brought the key card used to open my hotel room, and some change in case I needed to get more passport photos (there's a booth on the first floor.)