📝 Top Questions Canadian Border Agents Ask in 2025 (+How to Answer)

✈️ Why Border Questions Matter for BUF Travelers

When crossing from Buffalo Airport (BUF) to Canada, every passenger must go through Canadian customs. Even with a licensed taxi like BUF Buffalo Airport Taxi, agents will ask questions to verify your trip. Being prepared with the right answers — and documents — saves you time, stress, and possible entry issues.

❓ The Most Common Canadian Customs Questions in 2025

Here are the questions travelers most often hear at the border, along with guidance:

1. What is the purpose of your trip?

• Be clear and honest: tourism, business meeting, visiting family, or hotel stay.

• Have hotel confirmation or meeting invite handy.

2. Where are you staying in Canada?

• Provide the exact hotel name or address (e.g., Hilton Fallsview, Toronto hotel, friend’s residence).

• Border agents check for specifics, not vague answers.

3. How long will you be in Canada?

• Give exact dates.

• Round-trip BUF taxi bookings with online confirmation make this easier.

4. Do you have proof of funds or return travel?

• Show a return flight, return taxi booking, or proof of payment method.

• Agents want to confirm you can leave Canada on time.

5. Are you bringing anything into Canada?

• Declare alcohol, tobacco, large amounts of cash, or restricted items.

• Everyday items (clothes, electronics, toiletries) are fine.

6. Do you have travel documents for minors or pets?

• For children, carry a consent letter if one parent/guardian isn’t traveling (see document guide).

• For pets, proof of rabies vaccination is required.