Check the U.S. State Department website, www.travel.state.gov, for complete information, restrictions, and up to the minute advisories on travel to and from Canada.

Passports

U.S. Citizens –

All individuals (including children regardless of age) traveling by air, land, or sea are required to show a passport to enter Canada and enter/re-enter the United States.

Exception: U.S. citizens entering Canada by car or rail who plan to return to the U.S. prior to June 1, 2009 do not need to show a passport, but proof of citizenship is required. However, as of June 1, ALL individuals will be required to hold a valid passport to enter/re-enter the United States.

Take Note:

• To be valid, a passport cannot expire within 6 months of travel dates.
• To apply for a passport, visit the U.S. State Department, www.travel.state.gov; allow 6-8 weeks for processing.
• U.S. citizens entering Canada from a third country must provide a valid passport. A visa is not required for U.S. citizens for a stay up to 180 days.

Non-Canadian/Non-U.S. Citizens –

All individuals (including children regardless of age) traveling by air, land, or sea are required to show a passport to enter Canada and enter/re-enter country of origin.

Visas

Non-U.S. residents may need to obtain a visa to enter Canada; see www.canadavisa.com. Individuals should apply for a visa as soon as possible, but no later than March, 2009.

A Letter of Invitation will be provided, upon request, to those who need to apply for a visa to attend AIHce. The requesting party must meet at least one of the following criteria:

1. Have been accepted as a technical session or poster presenter;
2. Hold current membership in AIHA or ACGIH having paid dues for 2009;
3. Have paid the AIHce registration fee; a registration confirmation number must be provided.

To request a letter, contact aihce@aiha.org. Include name as it appears on valid passport and mailing address.

Customs, Duties, and General Information

Customs Declarations must be completed before entering Canada and prior to returning to country of origin. Goods for personal use are exempt from duty provided they are declared upon entry and are carried back. Generally, small electronics including laptop computers do not need to be registered before departing country of origin.

For more information on duties, customs, personal exemptions, and various other restrictions that apply to travel to Canada, visitors are strongly encouraged to visit the Canada Border Services Agency website, www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca

Other Helpful Links

• U.S. Customs and Border Protection, www.cbp.gov.
• Department of Homeland Security, www.dhs.gov