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COVID-19 Travel Rules Guide for Canadian Snowbirds

LAST UPDATED: June 15, 2022 NOTE: Recent and Upcoming Rule Changes are Highlighted in Yellow Looking for up-to-date COVID-19...

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Snowbirds should get their passport requests and NEXUS renewals in for next Fall ASAP

Canadian snowbirds should check the expiry dates on their passports and NEXUS cards immediately to see if they need to be renewed...

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Canadian snowbirds should be prepared for rising costs next season

LAST UPDATED: June 16, 2022 Canadian snowbirds should start planning and preparing now for costs associated with living the...

The Snowbird Lifestyle is Getting More Expensive for Canadians

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Canadians will no longer require pre-arrival COVID-19 tests to fly to the U.S.

LAST UPDATED: June 11, 2022, at 9:25 pm On June 10th, 2022, the U.S. officially announced that beginning on Sunday, June 12th...

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Snowbirds should expect big rent increases and fewer available rentals in many snowbird destinations next winter

LAST UPDATED: May 12, 2022 Many Canadian snowbirds seeking vacation rentals in popular snowbird destinations this past season were...

Snowbird Vacation Rental Prices Expected to Increase

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Top tips for snowbirds to plan your “non-snowbird” travel

LAST UPDATED: May 12, 2022 For many snowbirds, escaping to popular snowbird destinations over the winter isn’t the only travelling...

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Snowbirds should be aware of new limits on food products they can bring back to Canada

As many snowbirds return home to Canada this month, it’s important to be aware that in late 2021, the Canada Food Inspection...

Canada introduces new limits on how much food you can import

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Canada to end pre-arrival COVID-19 testing for vaccinated travellers on April 1, 2022

LAST UPDATED: March 17, 2022 On March 17, 2022, the Government of Canada announced that it will be ending its pre-arrival COVID...

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It’s that time of year again! Canadian Snowbirds who spend their winters in the U.S. must consider filing Form 8840

Snowbird Advisor has received a number of inquiries recently about IRS Form 8840 - the Closer Connection Exception Statement for...

Tips for Snowbirds Who Have Positive Pre-Arrival COVID-19 Tests or Have Recovered from COVID-19

LAST UPDATED: February 15, 2022 NOTE: For full details and future updates about COVID-19 travel rules, please check out our COVID...

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Top Tips for Snowbirds to Avoid Vacation Rental Scams

While the vast majority of vacation properties rented by snowbirds over the winter are legitimate, every year there are a handful...

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Canada reimposes requirement for negative pre-arrival COVID test for short trips

LAST UPDATED: December 20, 2021 As of December 21, 2021, all Canadians travelling outside Canada on short trips of less than 72...

Canadian reimposes pre-arrival COVID test for short trips

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New Phone Plan for Canadian Snowbirds

Snowbird Advisor is partnering with a mobile provider to create a phone plan for snowbirds to use year-round in Canada, the U.S...

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COVID-19 Travel Rules Guide for Canadian Snowbirds

LAST UPDATED: June 15, 2022 NOTE: Recent and Upcoming Rule Changes are Highlighted in Yellow Looking for up-to-date COVID-19...

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COVID-19 News Updates for Canadian Snowbirds

News and information about the COVID-19 outbreak is evolving by the minute. To help you stay up to date on the latest COVID-19...

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U.S. Residency Rules Every Canadian Snowbird Must Know

Every year, over 1 million Canadian seniors and retirees pack up and move to the southern United States for the winter to enjoy...

U.S. Residency Rules for Canadian Snowbirds

Travel Medical Insurance Secrets - What Canadian Snowbirds REALLY Need to Know

Snowbird travel medical insurance policies are full of legalese that can be difficult, if not impossible to understand, and as...

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Dispelling the Myth of the “30 Day Rule” for Canadian Snowbirds

Canadian snowbirds who spend their winters in the United States are subject to both U.S. tax and immigration laws, which...

What is the 30 day rule for Canadian snowbirds?

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