Many credit cards charge an extortionate rate of interest, and most only require that you pay a small percentage of the outstanding balance each month (typically 2, or 2.25%). Using this calculator you can see just how long it takes to pay back money to a credit card company if you only pay the minimum.
Your âDuty Free Customs Allowanceâ is just the beginning! Hereâs the thing that savvy crossers know - Canadian and U.S. residents can shop as much as they like when they cross the border. âDuty Freeâ refers to the fact that there are set amounts regarding what can be brought across free of taxes and duties. The portion that is tax and duty free is called a customs allowance.
Canada has introduced a new entry requirement, known as an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA), for visa-exempt foreign nationals who fly to Canada. This regulation becomes mandatory March 15, 2016.Exceptions include U.S. citizens and travellers with a valid visa.Read about the changes and how they may affect you.ermanent residents (immigrants living in Canada who are not yet Canadian citizens) need a valid permanent resident card to return to Canada. Check the expiry date on your card. Note that a Certificate of Canadian Citizenship is not a travel document.