Canadian offices abroad – Visitor screening

All visitors, including Canadian citizens, must be screened prior to entering a Canadian office abroad. You may be asked to walk through a metal detector or conduct a screening via a hand-held metal detector. All personal items may be inspected by use of x-ray or other detection equipment. All visitors are encouraged not to bring these items with them unless a specific item is linked to the purpose of the visit.

Any visitor refusing security screening will be prohibited from entering.

Restricted items

The following items are prohibited inside Canadian offices abroad:

• Any food and beverages
• Any oils, aerosols or pump sprays, liquids, lotions and powders
• Any type of fire starter
• Any type of incapacitating or restraining object
• Electronic or recording equipment of any kind, including, but not limited to:
  • Any mobile devices like smart phones, cellular, ear buds, etc.
  • Any audio-visual devices like digital or video camera
  • Computer, laptop or tablet
  • Keyless remotes and fobs
  • Music devices
  • Storage devices like USB stick, memory card, etc.
  • Wearable technology like smart watches, Bluetooth and wireless tracking devices, etc.
  • Augmented reality eyewear (regardless of prescription glasses)
• Helmets of any type
• Tools, including any sharp or bladed objects
• Weapons, including mace, pepper spray, ammunition, penetrating, self-defence objects etc.
• Strollers will be determined on a case-by-case basis

The above list is not exhaustive. Canadian officials reserve the right to deny entry of any items deemed suspicious.

Some offices may have additional restrictions according to the local laws and regulations in place in specific countries.

Some offices will have storage areas for small electronic devices. You should not rely on these being available during your planned visit. Be prepared to make alternative storage plans or avoid bringing these items to the office at all.