Screening people at the border
Screening people at the border
See how all visitors, immigrants and refugee claimants are screened to prevent people from entering or staying in Canada illegally. Also get information on when and why border services officers arrest, detain and remove visitors.
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Find out if you're inadmissible to Canada
Find out why you could be denied a visa or refused entry to Canada.
Security screening
Learn why border services officers may perform security screenings to help them determine if you can enter Canada.
Arrests, detentions and removals
Get information on when and why border services officers arrest, detain and remove citizens of other countries.
Airport arrival kiosks and eGates
Verify your identity and make an on-screen customs declaration at Canada's major international airports using primary inspection kiosks and eGates.
Canadian customs: Secondary inspections
Border officers may need more details about yourself, your children, your pets or belongings.
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