All pleasure craft entering the Great Lakes Ports must report to customs and, or immigration authorities as required by Canadian or United States Law.
The below is for information purposes only and may not be 100% accurate.
Any specific questions? Use the phone numbers below.
Skipper may report to a customs dock (Where available). Port Dover has a customs/immigration inspector for the Interclub Cruise at the Port Dover Yacht Club at the Finish, if not report by phone.
All private vessels must report their arrival to Canadian Customs/Immigration, 1-888-226-7277 to report their arrival.
1-888-CAN-PASS
1-888-CAN-PASS
NY 1-800-927-5015
PA 1-800-523-BOAT
US Customs Prearrival Form
When entering the United States for Immigration Purposes
(All Individuals)
1. Be in possession of a pre-approved form I-68, or
2. utilize an INS videophone station for Immigrations/Customs
(Port of Erie, Pennsylvania-INS videophones (OARS) are located at Dobbins Landing Public Dock, Perry's Landing, The Presque Isle State Park Marina and the John Lampe Marina)
Customs Numbers for entry to the United States:
New York State (Buffalo)
All private vessels must report their arrival to U.S. Customs
1-800-927-5015 to report their arrival.
Pennsylvania (Erie)
All Private Vessels must report their arrival to U.S. Customs
by calling 1(888) 523-BOAT
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