Beginner's Guide ①: A Summary of Items Banned from Entering Canada

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In our previous post, we let you know that the COVID-19 related restrictions that had been in place when entering Canada have been fully lifted.

With this long-awaited opportunity, more and more people seem to be planning trips to Canada for various purposes, including overseas travel and language study abroad.

So this time, we'd like to introduce the "items that must be declared to customs" and "items prohibited from entry" that you should definitely know before departing for Canada.

Items That Must Be Declared to Customs When Entering Canada

If you are carrying any of the following, be sure to declare them at customs.
If undeclared items are discovered, you may be fined 1,300 Canadian dollars or more.

1. Alcohol

In Canada, as long as you meet the legal age set by each province or territory,
you are allowed to bring in alcohol within the following limits.

Maximum amount per adult (only one type)

Wine: 1.5 liters
Other liquor: 1.14 liters
Beer/ale: 8.5 liters

*You may bring in only one of the above types.

2. Tobacco

Here too, you may choose only one type.

Cigarettes: 200
Cigars: 50
Cut tobacco: 200g
Heated tobacco sticks: 200

3. Cash and Securities

Declaration is required if you are carrying 10,000 Canadian dollars or more.

4. Expensive Gifts

Gifts exceeding 60 Canadian dollars are subject to declaration.

*Please note that alcohol, tobacco, and advertising samples are not treated as gifts.

Items Prohibited from Entering Canada

1. Food Items

Food items are strictly restricted because they may carry in pathogens or pests.
The following foods in particular require caution.

Raw and processed meat
Raw fish, seafood, and seaweed
Some dairy products
Eggs and egg products

Many people ask, "What if the local food doesn't suit my taste?" — but rest assured, major cities in Canada always have Korean and other Asian supermarkets.

If you need Japanese or other Asian ingredients, we recommend shopping at a local supermarket after you arrive.

Plants that could introduce invasive species
Live animals
Animal-derived products

These are generally not allowed to be brought in.

3. Firearms and Weapons

4. Explosives, Fireworks, and Ammunition

5. Cannabis

6. Other Prohibited Items (Examples)

Baby walkers
Automatic feeders (for infants)
Jequirity beans and products containing their ingredients
Long-tipped lawn darts

*Items 3 through 5 are not something you would normally bring,
but item 6 is easy to overlook, so be sure to check in advance.

Summary｜Be Sure to Check Before Entering Canada

This time, we introduced the items subject to customs declaration and the items prohibited from entering Canada.

On Awork Academy's official website, we have posted a wealth of up-to-date information on overseas travel and language study abroad, including Canada.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.