Snowbird

[Metadoc]

Quick question...easily answered I'm sure.

I will start snowbirding in one month...from the states. Is the 6 month limitation per year a rolling 12 months...or 6 months in any calendar year? I don't want to screw up...and get in trouble because I misconstrued the relevant time frame!


Thx for the answer to my easy question!

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[scylla]

There is actually no six month limitation (either in a calendar or rolling year).

Americans (assuming you are American) are typically allowed to visit Canada for six months - after which they either have to leave or apply for an extension. Whether a visitor is in fact granted a six month visit initially is up to the CBSA officer encountered at the border. If they have concerns with the visit or visitor - they may shorten the length of the allowed visit or (very rarely) even deny entry.

Technically an American can visit Canada for more than six months of any one year period. However the more time you spend in Canada, the higher the chances you may encounter issues at the border if CBSA becomes concerned you are attempting to "live" in Canada as a tourist.

 

[Metadoc]

Thank you Scylla for your nuanced answer!
I will not worry so much hereafter.

One additional question if you don't mind...

I assume that Canada and the US share their records of the entry/exit times for a snowbird traveling North and South @ different times during the year. This means that I don't have the necessity of maintaining some kind of log of my time in and out of Canada...I can depend on them to be able to pull up my total time in any given time frame for the relevant durations of my stays if asked...correct?

Thx in advance for your answer!

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