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Customs and immigration covers a range of border control procedures (referred to as 'immigration' in most countries) and import of goods. Prefer a more specific tag where appropriate, some examples of which are listed under `tag info`.
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Do I have to declare in home country an EU VAT claim?
You always have to declare anything you are importing, even if you are below an exemption limit. Exemptions create immunity from tax and duty, not an immunity from the responsibility to declare.
I w …
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US Border: Is hiding data OK?
If they ask you to decrypt data, and you refuse, you will certainly be refused admittance to the US. The odds of this happening may be small, but it will depend on what the officer learns about you a …
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Entry to the US with an expired Nexus
No, it is not. You are permitted to renew as early as one year prior to expiry so there is no need to leave renewal to the last minute.
You can, however, use a non-NEXUS lane as usual, using your pa …
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How to prove that you have significant ties with family in your home country?
Having a job in your home country, especially a full-time one.
Owning property there, or having a lease for property (e.g. a rented apartment or home where you live).
Having reasonable to significant …
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What do I need to know about going through immigration traveling out of the country for the ...
Flying into Montreal, assuming no connections, you'll fly to Canada as though it's a US flight (except that your US airline will want to see your passport prior to boarding). Carry-on bags are the sa …
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Traveling from the USA, staying in Dublin then going to Glasgow,
You'll clear Irish customs in Dublin, and nowhere else, assuming you're flying from a US airport directly to Dublin. As a US citizen you do not require a visa to visit Ireland and the UK, but you wil …
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Am I allowed to use the Nexus kiosks if I am bringing wine with me?
I've brought alcohol through NEXUS (although by a land crossing) and never had a problem. Just be sure to declare it. (I believe the kiosks ask questions such as whether you are beyond your exemptio …
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Why does the UK border entry officer always ask about personal and family details?
Unless you have leave to remain in the UK, a visa doesn't give you the right to enter the UK by itself. It's certainly a big help. However, the Border Force maintains the right to question your circ …
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A short trip to Canada
Yes. Canada has no requirements as to the validity of passports, as long as they are valid for the length of your stay.
If you weren't US citizens you might have your stay specifically limited in wr …
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How to prove sufficient funds when entering the US?
Indeed you can. If there's doubt about your statement being accurate, you can always log on to your online banking and show the officer that way (make sure you have this set up). Alternatively, the …
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Can my father return to Canada after a refused entry?
Because he wasn't refused entry, he's free to try again.
He'll need better evidence of his ability to support himself. I suspect the border officer's issue with your father's friend was that he didn …
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Can a twenty-year-old bring to the USA alcohol purchased legally in Spain?
Simply, no.
If the traveler declares the alcohol, it will be seized as the traveler is not of age to import it.
If the traveler does not declare the alcohol, and it is discovered, it will be seized …
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Do I have to declare over-the-counter painkillers when going to the USA?
You should absolutely declare them. It doesn't look like you need to, but it's always safest if you do. The worst case scenario with these pills is that they might be seized by Customs, but if that …
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Can I enter Canada twice in a month as an American?
It is not a problem. I have done exactly this several times in the reverse direction, but it is equally fine northbound. Once I did a day trip to the US from Canada on a Monday, then entered for a t …
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What qualifies as food when a US Global Entry kiosk asks me if I am carrying any?
If in doubt, declare. You can lose Global Entry/Sentri/NEXUS if you misdeclare and are caught.
Anecdotally, my experiences have been that they want you to declare anything edible. Pet food counts. …
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