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More details and requirements can be found  .  \nStarting November 8th, the US/Canada border is open for tourism travel. For requirements for foreign nationals and US citizens, see  .  \nSome of the worlds most beautiful natural landscapes and incredible cities lie just across the Canadian border. This twominute video gives an overview of the process, as well a brief description of many of the items.  \n[https://www.aopa.org/travel/international-travel/canada](https://www.aopa.org/travel/international-travel/canada) 1/7  \nPREPARING FOR YOUR FLIGHT  \nThe pilot in command must have a current:  \nPilot certificate with an English proficient endorsement  \n Medical certificate ( BasicMed not accepted)  \n  . For more information on  .  \nEach passenger must have a current   \n Children traveling with only one parent must have a notarized statement of approval from the absent parent stating the dates of the trip.  \nAll U.S. registered aircraft must have:  \n A valid Airworthiness Certificate. If a Special Airworthiness Certificate-Experimental, download, print, and carry this form-   \n A permanent registration certificate (no temporary certificates/pink slips)  \n A  . For more information on  .  \n Operating limitations information  \n Weight and Balance information  \n If the aircraft is registered in another person’s or corporation’s name, we recommend you bring a notarized l authorizing use of the aircraft in Canada.  \n An ID data plate  \n 12-inch registration marks if you’re crossing an ADIZ to get into Canada (primarily affects those flying in from Alaska)  \n[https://www.aopa.org/travel/international-travel/canada](https://www.aopa.org/travel/international-travel/canada) 2/7  \n5/8/22, 3:07 PM Canada-AOPA  \n Transponder with Mode C-  are still required and mandatory for all international flights for aircraft not equipped with a transponder.  \n Either a 121.5 MHz or 406 MHz ELT  \n  -Both U.S. and Canadian are needed.  \n As is the case here in the U.S. , all flights from Canada to a foreign state (i.e. the U.S.) must be on a flight plan.   contain the details. Part VI of the CARs is comparable to our part 91.  \n Department of Homeland Security ( DHS) decal affixed to window. (See ordering information in the eAPIS and DHS section below.)  \n Aircraft with fuel tanks installed in the baggage or passenger compartments must have Form 337 on board.  \n Verify insurance coverage for flight into Canada. Private aircraft must be covered with liability insurance. Proof of liability coverage needs to be carried onboard.  provides coverage for AOPA members. Contact Assured Partners Aerospace at 800/622-AOPA(2672) or email  for more information.  \n The amount and types of coverage are based on the aircraft’s gross takeoff weight as shown below. All amounts are in Canadian currency.  \n\n| $100 ,000 public liability only |\n| --- |\n| $500 ,000 public liability only |\n| $1,000 ,000 public liability and $300 ,000 passenger liability per passenger on board |\n\nAll pilots crossing the U.S. border either way are required to use Custom and Border Protection's (CBP) Electronic Advance Passenger Information System (eAPIS) to provide crew, passenger(s) , aircraft, and trip information. TheeAPIS information must be filed at least one hour before departing from or arrivng in the United States, but pilots can file as far in advance as they wish, giving the option to provide information for the return trip via Internet before leaving home. (This does not apply if you overfly Canada going from one U.S. airport to another without landingeAPIS is not, then, required.) 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