things you can't bring into the consulate

[cananner 2]

For anyone who's done their interview in Montreal already: I know we can't have cell phones, ipods, or apparently "large purses" at our interview, but is there a place to leave those things before you take the elevator? Or am I arriving at the consulate itself with only a plastic/tote bag containing my papers?

[Flames9_RN 358]

For anyone who's done their interview in Montreal already: I know we can't have cell phones, ipods, or apparently "large purses" at our interview, but is there a place to leave those things before you take the elevator? Or am I arriving at the consulate itself with only a plastic/tote bag containing my papers?

Leave at ur hotel room. With hotel front desk staff. There was a place close to the consulate that had lockers for rent that many used. Can't recall the name of it, or exactly where it was located. maybe some will chip in, or may be found by doing a search. best of luck

Yes if u do a search---Montreal lockers....You will find the info.

Edited October 17, 2011 by Flames9_RN

[Inky 1,111]

Do not bring anything but your papers to the consul.

You will not even be let through the doors if you have anything electronic or otherwise.

[canuckbos 10]

For anyone who's done their interview in Montreal already: I know we can't have cell phones, ipods, or apparently "large purses" at our interview, but is there a place to leave those things before you take the elevator? Or am I arriving at the consulate itself with only a plastic/tote bag containing my papers?

Don't take anything you do not need. That said: I had a few very small items and there is a cubicle about 4"x4" and if the item could fit in the cubicle, they took it from me and gave me a receipt for pick-up when I left the embassy. I had a binder and my purse which they searched. They didn't like my Cliff bar but when I explained that I needed it for my blood sugar they reluctantly were okay with it, they didn't like dental floss or my memory sticks. Oops, I thought I was okay but who would have known about these things? So, don't take it if you don't need it. No cell phones for sure. No big bags you will be sent away.

Good luck

Edited October 18, 2011 by Margie&Doug

[cananner 2]

Leave at ur hotel room. With hotel front desk staff. There was a place close to the consulate that had lockers for rent that many used. Can't recall the name of it, or exactly where it was located. maybe some will chip in, or may be found by doing a search. best of luck

Yes if u do a search---Montreal lockers....You will find the info.

Thanks! I actually live in Montreal, but in the suburbs, so I just wanted to clear this up so I'd know if I had to leave my stuff at home.

Do not bring anything but your papers to the consul.

You will not even be let through the doors if you have anything electronic or otherwise.

Thanks!

[cananner 2]

Don't take anything you do not need. That said: I had a few very small items and there is a cubicle about 4"x4" and if the item could fit in the cubicle, they took it from me and gave me a receipt for pick-up when I left the embassy. I had a binder and my purse which they searched. They didn't like my Cliff bar but when I explained that I needed it for my blood sugar they reluctantly were okay with it, they didn't like dental floss or my memory sticks. Oops, I thought I was okay but who would have known about these things? So, don't take it if you don't need it. No cell phones for sure. No big bags you will be sent away.

Good luck

Thanks! I guess I should really just bring my folder in an open tote bag and have my wallet in my jacket or whatever.