Does US preclearance in Toronto have a dedicated lane for diplomats?
In large US airports, the passport inspection hall includes a dedicated desk for diplomats, A visas, and G visas, sometimes including active duty military.
I did not see any such facility in Montreal when I was there four months ago. Is there such a desk at the preclearance facility in Toronto?
Best Answer
The airport staff member at the head of the Nexus line did not allow us to use it, though it later occurred to me that perhaps we should have asked about a "diplomatic visa" rather than a "G visa."
The immigration officer attempted to fingerprint the G visa holder (and stamped the expired passport that bears the valid visa rather than stamping the new passport that is actually valid), so I didn't think he was likely to know anything and didn't ask him.
I thought about asking the preclearance supervisor, who was standing in front of a desk behind the passport inspection desks, but by that point it seemed more important to get to the gate promptly, so we did not.
The answer seems therefore still to be indeterminate, but if the Nexus lane really is available for this purpose, it will probably require asking for a supervisor to be allowed through.
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Can you clear US customs in Toronto?
U.S. Customs and Immigration preclearance: passengers travelling between points in the U.S. and Europe, Israel or Asia can complete U.S. Customs and Immigration formalities in Toronto, thus saving time on arrival at their final destination in the U.S., where their arrival is treated as a domestic flight.How long does it take to clear US customs in Toronto?
As a rule 90 minutes should be sufficient.Does Canada have preclearance customs facilities in the US?
The new agreement is fully reciprocal, allowing Canada to pursue preclearance operations in the United States. It also enables the exploration of co-location at small and remote ports of entry. The U.S. Travel Association applauded the new measure.How long does it take to go through customs in Toronto?
The arrivals process can take up to 2 hours, depending on your specific set of circumstances. Download the Canada Border Service Agency's ArriveCAN app before departing to make your return trip easier.Preclearance at Pearson
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