Driving across borders

[proco]

I am an American in the process of obtaining my permanent residency through family class sponsorship. My wife is Québécois and we are in stage 2 of the process. I'm curious if I would have any trouble driving her car while I'm on a visit in Canada across the border to the US for a day trip? I've read elsewhere that she would not be able to drive a car plated in the US back across into Canada but is it the same for US citizens driving Canadian plated cars?

 

[computergeek]

I am an American in the process of obtaining my permanent residency through family class sponsorship. My wife is Québécois and we are in stage 2 of the process. I'm curious if I would have any trouble driving her car while I'm on a visit in Canada across the border to the US for a day trip? I've read elsewhere that she would not be able to drive a car plated in the US back across into Canada but is it the same for US citizens driving Canadian plated cars?

Not an issue. The issue is the importation of cheaper US cars into Canada. The US is not concerned about you sneaking in more expensive Canadian cars into the US.

When you do land, you will need to be prepared to import your car - there are various fees to be paid, you must obtain a recall notice, you have to get export permission from the US, which must be requested 72 hours in advance and if you have any liens on the vehicle you must have permission of the lien holder to export the car.

 

[proco]

Thanks!