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ArriveCAN still contains Advance CBSA Declaration, which allows you to answer customs and immigration questions up to 72 hours in advance of flying into Canada. It is currently available to international air travellers who enter Canada at selected airports.

By submitting your customs and immigration information in advance, you will spend less time at a primary inspection kiosk (PIK) or eGate when you arrive at the airport. This contributes to shorter line-ups in arrivals halls.

At the border, you will be prompted to scan your travel document at a primary inspection device and confirm your identity. Once your identity has been confirmed, your Advance CBSA Declaration will be retrieved from ArriveCAN for you to review and certify. If changes are required, you can edit and update your declaration prior to certification.

Use of the Advance CBSA Declaration feature of ArriveCAN is entirely optional.

Please refer to the accessibility notice for this app: https://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/services/arrivecan.html#accessibility-notice

This app supports English, French and Spanish (as per your device’s language settings).

For more information: http://www.canada.ca/ArriveCAN

ArriveCAN App Comments & Reviews

ArriveCAN Positive Reviews

Arrive Canada appI arrived at the Canadian border in Vermont today with all required paperwork. I had filled out the App and submitted it. I was unaware that it did not go through completely and as a result did not have an activation number. Because of no Wi-Fi at border (which makes no sense to me), I had to return to the US, find a place with WI-Fi, hit the submit button again which took all of two seconds, return through Customs again with my activation number. Very frustrating and upsetting. If it had been made clear to me when I submitted the app that I should make sure I had a confirmation number, I would have known I wasn’t done and it would have saved a lot of time today. I am in Canada for my Mom’s funeral and was anxious to get to my destination..Version: 2.20.7

Needs clearer instructionsThe app is easy to download. It asks for time of arrival. I had to rstmate the arrival. Because we are driving in it depends on the traffic, how long it takes to get lunch before we arrive at the destination, if we leave on time, etc. It took a long time to find out where we were entering the country. It might be easier if you are familiar with all of the options, but I was not. I could not figure out how to do the scan of my passport. I could scan it on my own scanner but that was not an option. So I had to enter the information manually. I understood that I could not enter the information until 72 hours before entering Canada. However, it did not tell me that it Hass to be 24 hours based on the TIME of entering. I tried to enter the information that morning, but could not enter information such as the time. It was very frustrating. I think clear instructions would have been helpful. There are three of us (we are friends) coming in the same vehicle but we do not live together so each of us filled out our own information. This also caused confusion as to how to accurately enter information. I am looking forward to my time in Canada and hope that getting through customs will be quicker because of the app. Thank you for the opportunity to complete some of the information ahead of our arrival..Version: 2.29.6

Excited! Perhaps allow U.S. visitors to enter info early?We are literally crying with joy to be able to come to Canada and see our beloved cottage in beautiful Ontario after so long! With this app would it be possible (with any coming updates) to allow us to photograph or otherwise enter our CDC vaccination information in advance of our coming to your country next month — for any processing you guys do upfront? Right now info entry is only a few days in advance of arrival as you know. Also: Do you anticipate integration of the Nexus system with this and the scanning or submission of testing results — to make the border crossings smooth and perhaps less prone to traffic jams? So many Qs! So much happiness! Thank you Canada for having us at last!.Version: 2.19.13

ArriveCan Application:I am one that does not enjoy filling out governmental forms on a website as there is usually some type of wall that I usually run into. Fortunately it was straight forward and went fairly well. Last August when the Canadian border was first opened we made a trip to Ontario. The successful result with ArriveCan was the same as now. Back then we had to have a molecular/PCR test within 72 hours of crossing the border. Since a blood sample had to be sent away there was a mild concern it would not be back in time. That concern combined with the hassle of having to get a physician’s order and have blood drawn made it considerably easier than in August 2021. Bill from Sac City, IA.Version: 2.29.6

Arrive appIt isn’t too difficult and is common sense. There is one small glitch I found. When uploading a photo of the vaccination card it would not advance. I have ALL my info on ONE card, and it’s all on ONE side. I had to put the SAME photo in the second picture slot to make it finally go on to the next step. So if you are stuck, just put the same picture in the second spot like I did and it will finish up. Someone needs to fix that so it accepts just a single photo and not force you to add a second if it isn’t needed like me. Or, put a note below the uploader that you must use both photo squares to make it work? Example: “You must fill both the photo squares. If your vaccination card has all info on one side, submit the photo twice.” Thanks.Version: 2.29.6

Very good app, but Save&Close backs you upThis is a very good app, but most people are going to be getting only part way through before they are ready for the receipt. It would be improved if people were asked for their quarantine plan first, before being asked for their negative test result. Instead, you have to wait to get your negative test result for your entire party before handling the quarantine plan. Also, when you Save&Close, the checkpoint created backs you up to much. The next time you start the app you will have to back up and re-answer the same questions. The app could also be improved if - like uploading the vaccination images - you could also upload the negative COVID test results, either as a pdf or an image..Version: 2.25.10

ArriveCAN1.) The prompts are very confusing. 2.) The “Save and Close” feature takes you completely out of the program, which means you have no way to verify anything is being saved until you reach the final screen. 3.) The wording of many questions is awkward and ambiguous. You are expected to be completely transparent (good thing). But the wording of many questions causes you to struggle with your answer. 4.) The disclosure appears to provide the Canadian government virtually unlimited access to do what it wants with my phone. I thought the sole purpose was quarantine compliance in Canada. 5.) I filled out the ArriveCAN registration 4 days before I am scheduled to cross the border. Am I being tracked right now by Canadian authorities even though I am still in the US? That should not be the case, but how do you know?.Version: 2.16.6

Very easy to complete and submit. I love it this AppAfter 2 and half year of not traveling, I decide to go to Niagara Falls. ArriveCAN helps me to enter all necessary information to avoid being delayed at the border. The developers are genius. It is easy to uploaded the proof of VAC and the passport info. Even it gave you slot to enter the hotel to stay. Only one hotel you can enter at the time invade you want to switch hotel with your stay in Canada, probably you need to update your info. Maybe the developers should add more hotels slots to be able to enter more hotels where one wants to stay. Thanks for the App. I recommend everyone to use it. Makes traveling easy..Version: 2.29.6

Improvement requestFilling in the app was easy and allowed several spots to “save and close”. Getting back in and continuing was easy also. The singular improvement needed is to have the ability to identify “only driving through Canada w/o stopping or staying”. Here’s the problem, driving from Michigan to NY through Canada (3hrs trip) the app forces you to provide a location you are staying in Canada. To fill out a location as advised by the helpline is a lie and you could risk prosecution for making false statements. As a fully Vaxed individual I would be exempted from having to provide a location even if I were to stay in Canada. It might make sense to put an option for people “driving through” or “fully Vaxed” to be exempt from this confusion for additional info in the app..Version: 3.0.2

Intrusive Laborious and largely UnnecessaryNo doubt it is deeply satisfying to the bureaucratic mind to send travellers scurrying to find out information not readily available - like what terminal their flight is arriving in (who knows that? And where do you find out? Next you will be asking for the name of the pilot!) - as well as information they have no right to (like the address at which a Canadian citizen is staying at after arrival) but the level of detail required here is not only laborious (I can’t imagine how persons of lower education levels, or unused to computers and cell phones could manage) but also intrusive - more typical of a surveillance state than a democracy. I will concede that it does not seem to have the glitches that had friends of mine practically in tears on prior journeys home to Canada..Version: 2.29.6

Well developed + intuitive designReally appreciate the user experience flow and design of this app. Works smoothly with features for saving your process as you go and for multiple reviews of your info before submit. Attractive interface. I recommend a little more instruction around the “Add traveler” feature, as it was a bit confusing for two adults traveling together—should we both add each other? Should we have the information only on one device with the second person as an additional traveler? We ended up calling the border crossing (a challenge in itself!) before arrival for advice..Version: 2.19.9

Refreshingly clear online formNowadays, entering travel information into online documents for an airline can be a nightmare. Fill in one set of data after another, only to get to the end to receive the most feared message, “Sorry, cannot complete your submission. Try again later.” You try and try, and having wasted half an hour of your time, you finally call an agent, who tells you that you’ll have to submit that information in person at the airport. That’s not my experience with this online registration, which was clear and quick. What a relief!.Version: 3.6.3

ArriveCAN AWESOMEI am a landed immigrant, having lived in Canada many years. The thoroughness and safety-mindedness of the Canadian people and government has awed me since first entering Canada in 1977. This country is exemplary in its commitment to safety for its citizens and has always been an inspiration to me through the many years I have lived here. God bless Canadian integrity and commitment to it people. “God keep our land glorious and free”! Canada never ceases to impress me! And now, with ArriveCAN monitoring the Covid 19 status of all entrants to Canada, we can feel safe in the knowledge that the virus is being controlled in a very effective and efficient process. BRAVO, ArriveCAN!.Version: 2.29.6

Need update for current regsUnfortunately this app does not accommodate the most recent requirements for vaccinated US citizens to enter Canada. As requirements updated this week, vaccination documents must be entered 2 weeks prior to arrival at the border. This app version only allows info entry 3 days prior to entry into Canada. Look forward to getting back to our cabin and hope this roadblock will be cleared soon. UPDATE: I appreciate the quick developer response. My error was in understanding data submission deadlines. Thats what I get for getting info from the media and not official sources. Will update my review again when I finally get to use Arrive CAN, 72 hours prior to the border arrival..Version: 2.19.13

A bit confusingMy travel situation was passing through Canada to get to the Northwest Angle so likely less than an hour passage each way. The lodge is in the US and has a Minnesota address. After struggling to understand how to do this in the ArriveCAN app I found that the lodge circumvents this with a Manitoba address. This would seem counterintuitive to most. Also, I’m traveling with a buddy who filled out his independently so wasn’t sure if I had to identify him as someone I’m traveling with in the app. Some “information” links to clarify would be beneficial. Last thing I desire is that using the app causes a delay for the crossing because it doesn’t provide adequate information/instruction..Version: 3.0.7

Excellent App and easy to useIt makes getting through customs a little easier. Lines are still long because everyone is now traveling. If you travel a lot, it stores you past travel info which makes it a breeze to fill out when you visit next. Negative comments are silly. If you are driving, estimate your arrival time OR submit Arrive can when you get closer to the border. If you are unvaccinated, you are not being discriminated. It was your choice not to be vaccinated. It has nothing to do with this App..Version: 3.0.7

ComplementI have to give a good review for this particular app for people who is going to enter Canada as a transportation driver. It’s very user friendly and easy as long as you established a profile. Thank you. It makes my job much easier. But one thing is not clear to me is; If I have to drive my own transportation (car) to enter Canada for company’s business . Do I still have to go through all the regular procedures? Do I have go get another testing within 82 hours? Even though I across the board every other day by driving company’s truck..Version: 2.25.10

So rigidThere is no way for me to properly register my trip on this app. I’m a Canadian citizen living in Washington who needs to drive to Vancouver to pick up my Daughter from college to come home to WA for the summer. I am not staying over night. There is no category in this app for me to properly fill out this info. So now I will probably have an issue at the border, which is very stressful because my daughter really needs to come home. We haven’t seen her in 5 months and she needs to get a covid vaccine which she can’t get in Vancouver but can get here in WA very easily..Version: 2.17.5

Nice app!The app is aesthetically pleasing, and I appreciate the government’s attempt to quickly roll out the app (I suppose part of the reason was to minimize people looking for paper forms and lining up to fill them?). The development team does a very good job of responding to questions and updating the app as necessary. The app has certainly come a long way since its launch. I do have one suggestion. It could help grouping land border crossings per province (or include their province for the search feature) as not all the border crossing names are known by the nonlocals. This can save a visit to Google Maps!.Version: 2.8.3

After each update, I have to start overI've used this app from the beginning (aka when the border was still closed); it is frustrating to have an account (website) and each and every time I update the app, I've got to start over! I've got to upload my travel documents, my vaccines and images and then once I get past all of that, the app miraculously finds my information and the others that have travelled with me in the past. Frustrating! Why can't the update not start from zero? Why can't the update remember the date of my previous vaccine and start from there? Why's it go from today? I've been using this app for over 2 years next month and it hasn't improved from an end user/ design thinking prospective. It is cumbersome, not intuitive and not made for Americans. I still have USA friends who will not cross the border because they have to use this app. I started to rate it a 2 but decided that because it at least remembered my previous travellers, I'd give it a 3..Version: 3.0.2

Needs user error messagesThis is a nice app, and pretty much required to get into Canada, but the inputs can be picky and when it won’t store/save info, there is no indication of WHY. Entering my vaccination images, it would not accept them - changed orientation, tried closer/further away, etc- no go. Googling found a 2 Meg limit in the image size. I was going to a hotel in Canada. Entering my destination address was ok, but wanted an apartment/room number - digits only no explanatory text. Some feedback on bad data entries would be very useful, perhaps with explanations of the input requirements..Version: 3.0.7

First time userI knew nothing about this as I live in the US. My brother in Canada told me about it. It makes so much sense as it makes it easier for the traveler to fill out info at home rather than at an airport. Also the immigration and airline people must like it as things should go smoother. Why can’t someone with the airlines promote this in the US. Let’s keep the cattle moving. If the guy or gal in front of me has this filled out if will keep me moving on. Good for all. And the airline companies may not be blaimed for the delays..Version: 3.0.7

United States more likely than United Arab EmiratesSo when picking from pull down menus after you’ve indicated that you’re driving into Canada, at the Peace Bridge, why on earth wouldn’t an app designer populate all lists with United States as first choice instead of forcing the user to type in the entire word United and the letter S? I’d assume that United States would be the most likely response under such circumstances? Much less likely that someone is from the United Arab Emirates or the United Kingdom. United States Minor Islands before United States? Really? May want to reconsider. Otherwise it’s a really easy app to use. Nicely done..Version: 2.21.13

One screen can’t hit a buttonThe app is easy to use except for one screen when the ask if you have traveled to any other countries besides the United States. The buttons No and Yes are below the save button. I tried to slide it up and quickly hit no. It took me a super long time and a quick finger to hit that button. I have tried to uninstall and reinstall, turn it horizontally and a bunch of other “tricks” nothing works! If you could please fix that it would be great! The same issue is with a few more people we know so I know it’s not just my phone..Version: 2.20.7

Good App; a Few Unanswered QuestionsI mostly liked the app. My complaints are: (a) it is very easy to accidentally abandon your application and be forced back to ground zero; (b) the app needs to be tweaked for the August 9th rule change. For US citizens/permanent residents who are arriving by car, you have the right to withdraw your application for admission in lieu of quarantine, but the app requires you to create a quarantine plan to complete it. While we have all submitted dummy data to get through a form, it is a different thing when it is a customs’ form..Version: 2.20.7

Stop HarassmentHopefully the arrive Canada app Will lessen all of the harassment that people have to go through to enter Canada,Including Canadian citizens. There is a limit to what people should have to go through because of COVID-19. For example, you don’t kill a mosquito with a sledgehammer. Three years of Covid and I have never been to a Covid funeral, nor do I know anyone else that has gone to a Covid funeral. Something is big-time wrong with the COVID-19 information we receive daily. It is extremely questionable, in the highest degree of the word..Version: 2.27.2

App should require you to enter date of your testWe arrived to find out our test was 24 hours too old. We were sent back. If the app had required us to enter the date PCR test TAKEN it would have saved them and us a lot of trouble. I grant it was our bad math but we couldn't find a PCR test in MA and had to do mail in and wait for results. So we mistakenly took our test one day too soon. Otherwise the app works better than many government issued apps in the US. So kudos to CAN for the app, but one minor user experience change and I would give it 5 stars..Version: 2.20.7

Review: ArriveCanI really appreciated the way that this was designed - to not have to know everything that needs to be submitted at once - because you don’t know all of the info needed until you go through the app. It was very kind, that way. I needed to go out and then return into the app a few times (e.g., ran out of time) and it allowed for that. It also allowed for changes to your response in case you’d misread the question after you’d passed that page. Thank you very much..Version: 2.22.13

Reporting is one day late on app..Hello, I was able to use my app to cross the border as the border guard said my information indicated that I filled out the app. Unfortunately, reporting my daily symptoms seems to be a day late. I received a call from health Canada which notes my arrival date and my quarantine aligning with that, but when I fill out my daily symptoms on the app, it seems to be reporting one day behind. I am concerned as to which to follow. I also completed all necessary updates and it is still one day behind.. Suggestions? It says I should not delete while quarantining so I am apprehensive to do anything...Version: 2.13.4

Absolutely useless!Downloaded, indicated under privacy statement the app may have to use my camera in order to scan health documents and then freezes. Can’t do a thing! Well thought through??? I don’t think so! Pathetic use of taxpayers money!.Version: 2.18.6

Add vaccine cardHow can I add vaccine card as well as passport in this app!?.Version: 2.19.13

Cannot choose “None of the above”In “what’s the purpose of your travel” page, you can choose any of the other options except the “None of the above” option. The little circle of this option does not work. V2.14.2.Version: 2.14.2

An App for Graduate Students in English!Too much and wordy details for average person who may have limited English fluency. This app is obviously written to confuse and trip you at the border! Too many conditions and vague language in the quarantine section. Simplify it. Design so an elementary student can use it..Version: 2.21.13

How to upload my vaccinations info for CovidDuring the process of registering a trip , one is suppose to be able to upload the Covid-19 vaccinations. I was unable to do so. Can you tell me how to do that upload? Thanks Romeo Varricchio 514-639-5239.Version: 2.19.10

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