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title: What do I need to bring when I enter Canada?
description: Bring your passport, LOI, insurance proof, proof of $2,500 CAD in funds and any supporting documents. You can enter up to a year after your LOI is issued.
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# What do I need to bring when I enter Canada?
## Documents to carry at the border, plus your one-year window to enter.
Bring your passport, your Letter of Introduction (LOI), proof of insurance, proof of funds and any supporting documents from your application. Carry printed copies and keep digital backups.
**When you can enter:** Once you have your LOI, you can enter Canada any time up to one year after it's issued.
**What to bring:**
- A passport valid for more than one year, or at least 6 months past your intended stay
- Your LOI
- Proof of travel medical insurance
- Proof of support funds equal to $2,500 CAD, such as a banking app screenshot or a recent statement
- Any supporting documents you used in your application, like police records or a medical exam
**Enroll in STEP:** The Smart Traveler Enrollment Program is "a free service to allow U.S. citizens and nationals to enroll their trip abroad so the Department of State can accurately and quickly contact them in case of emergency."
For more, see our border entry guide and FAQs.
For screenshots and more detail, see [the full 2026 application guidelines](https://iex-website.s3.amazonaws.com/pdfs/2026-IEC-Working-Holiday-Application-Instructions.pdf).
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