The Canadian Snowbird Affiliation (CSA) has issued a proper advisory warning its members about longer processing occasions and new border procedures when touring to america, starting December 26, 2025. The warning follows the U.S. Division of Homeland Safety’s implementation of a biometric entry and exit rule, which requires all non-U.S. residents—together with Canadians—to have their pictures and biometric information collected upon getting into and leaving the nation.
The CSA notes that whereas the brand new rule does not alter eligibility or size of keep, it would broaden the data gathered throughout border crossings and will result in delays and secondary inspections. The affiliation urges vacationers to carry correct documentation, permit further time at crossings, and monitor CSA updates.
Moreover, the CSA clarified latest studies of Canadian vacationers being charged a $30 charge and having their fingerprints and photographs taken at sure U.S. land borders. U.S. Customs and Border Safety confirmed these are “customary procedures,” although their enforcement at present varies by border location and officer discretion.
General, the CSA encourages snowbirds to plan forward and keep knowledgeable as america tightens border safety by biometric measures.
