Posted date : Apr 13, 2024
CSA Member Advisory – The Canada Border Services Agency and the Canadian Snowbird Association are encouraging Canadians who have spent the winter abroad to plan ahead for a smooth return to Canada this spring. These are the top travel tips to know before arriving at the border…
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Posted date : Apr 2, 2024
PRIVACY STATEMENT At the Canadian Snowbird Association (the CSA), the trust and confidence of our members stand at the core of our mission to advocate, protect and represent the interests of Canadian travellers. Recognizing the unique nature of our members’ lifestyle, we are committed to upholding the highest standards of privacy and data protection. PURPOSE […]
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Posted date : Dec 20, 2023
From what I am reading, provincial health insurance in Saskatchewan is not valid if you have been out of the province for longer than four months. We are about to transition to retirement and are building a condo in Roatan, Honduras.
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Posted date : Sep 14, 2023
Is there a way to estimate the amount of provincial health plan coverage for health costs incurred in the U.S.? The reimbursement amount is important to know, in order to help snowbirds choose a deductible amount when they are buying out-of-country insurance.
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Posted date : Sep 14, 2023
We are usually in the U.S. for fewer than 182 days. As long as we file the Form 8840, are we okay to stay in the U.S. for the extra 25 days, or should we shorten our trip?
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Posted date : Sep 14, 2023
During your visit to the United States, you may visit Canada or Mexico for up to 30 days and re-enter the United States, if you re-enter within the timeframe…
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Posted date : Aug 30, 2023
CSA Member Advisory – Canadian travellers should be aware of upcoming changes to travel requirements for entry into thirty European nations next year. Beginning in 2024, Canadian citizens travelling to certain European countries will be required to obtain a permit known as a European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) travel authorization.
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Posted date : Aug 2, 2023
Are emergency medical insurance premiums paid by snowbirds to Canadian insurance companies for travel to the U.S. tax deductible on our Canadian returns?
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Posted date : Aug 2, 2023
We are new snowbirds and would like to export our vehicle from Canada to the U.S.; we have heard that it’s quite a process. As new members of the CSA, I have not found any information about this topic on your website…
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Posted date : May 26, 2023
CSA Member Advisory – Earlier this week, the federal government announced the introduction of a new Verified Traveller program to be launched by the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA).
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