ArriveCAN

What is ArriveCAN?

ArriveCAN is a travel app and companion web service for people entering Canada. It helps travellers submit customs and immigration information in advance, which can reduce time spent at airport kiosks or eGates on arrival. The service is intended for personal travel workflows and is used before reaching the Canadian border, with sign-in and submission handled through the official Government of Canada service. ArriveCAN is available as a mobile app and also online, so travellers can manage declarations from a phone or through the web when needed. For most users, its main purpose is preparing border information ahead of time and keeping the arrival process more organized.

Key features

• Submit customs and immigration information before arriving in Canada
• Complete an Advance CBSA Declaration up to 72 hours before arrival when eligible
• Sign in and manage travel information through the mobile app or online service
• Reduce time spent at participating airport kiosks or eGates by submitting details in advance

Safety overview

Status: Mostly safe

ArriveCAN is an official Government of Canada travel service used for border-entry and customs workflows. It handles personal travel details and declaration information, so the main privacy consideration is sharing accurate trip and identity-related data for border processing. That data access is normal for the app’s purpose. Use the official government version, keep the app updated, and avoid entering travel details into lookalike third-party sites.

Recommendation: Keep ArriveCAN if you travel to Canada or want to prepare border declarations in advance. If you do not use it, removing the app is generally fine and only affects your ability to submit travel information through this app on that Mac or mobile workflow.

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