I just wanted to share my smooth landing experience. Find my timeline in the signature.
I live in the US and flew to Toronto on July 26. I meant to reach YYZ by 5pm because earlier posts seemed to suggest that I would not be able to get my SIN if I arrive outside of the normal 8-5. However, my flights got delayed and I didn't arrive at YYZ till 7pm ish.
Fortunately, these immigration folks are still there! Man they work hard! The instructions/signs are super clear and the immigration officer would know that you are landing so there shouldn't be any confusion. The lines are short and there are lots of windows processing landing or other immigration paperwork. It was very smooth and the folks who work there were very welcoming. After being frustrated with multiple delays with United (#neverUnited), the genuine and welcoming gestures help reset my spirit. I was asked a few basic questions and got my landing procedure along done (including getting a SIN) within half an hour. Before exiting the airport, I realized that I didn't fill out the imported goods form. The guy who works there nicely told me that as long as I do it within a year at YYZ, I should be fine. He gave me a paper form, also available online, and asked me to carefully list everything before submitting it.
The main message I want to leave with you guys is that 1) if you arrive later than 5pm at YYZ on a weekday, don't worry, you should be able to get your landing procedure done, 2) no rush filling out the import good forms unless you are taking things with you. The forms can be found online.
It was a great landing experience at YYZ and I was very impressed by the welcoming gesture. Go Canada! Wish everyone a smooth landing experience.
I live in the US and flew to Toronto on July 26. I meant to reach YYZ by 5pm because earlier posts seemed to suggest that I would not be able to get my SIN if I arrive outside of the normal 8-5. However, my flights got delayed and I didn't arrive at YYZ till 7pm ish.
Fortunately, these immigration folks are still there! Man they work hard! The instructions/signs are super clear and the immigration officer would know that you are landing so there shouldn't be any confusion. The lines are short and there are lots of windows processing landing or other immigration paperwork. It was very smooth and the folks who work there were very welcoming. After being frustrated with multiple delays with United (#neverUnited), the genuine and welcoming gestures help reset my spirit. I was asked a few basic questions and got my landing procedure along done (including getting a SIN) within half an hour. Before exiting the airport, I realized that I didn't fill out the imported goods form. The guy who works there nicely told me that as long as I do it within a year at YYZ, I should be fine. He gave me a paper form, also available online, and asked me to carefully list everything before submitting it.
The main message I want to leave with you guys is that 1) if you arrive later than 5pm at YYZ on a weekday, don't worry, you should be able to get your landing procedure done, 2) no rush filling out the import good forms unless you are taking things with you. The forms can be found online.
It was a great landing experience at YYZ and I was very impressed by the welcoming gesture. Go Canada! Wish everyone a smooth landing experience.
