What is the advance CBSA declaration?
The Canada Advance CBSA Declaration is similar to the customs and immigration paperwork you must fill out at the airport, but it is considerably more convenient because it may be completed 72 hours in advance.
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). This is the federal agency responsible for border and immigration control.
Advantages of the Canada Advance CBSA declaration
The main advantage of completing the Canada Advance CBSA declaration is that it saves time upon arrival.
Prefilling the declaration form online eliminates the need to physically fill out a paper form or utilize an eGate kiosk at border control.
According to CBSA data, tourists who complete the Advance Declaration pass through immigration control 30% faster than those who use the paper form at the kiosk.
