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Border Crossing Requirements
Canadian and United States Crossing Requirements

Requirements to enter Canada at the International Border at Pittsburg, NH:

Photo ID
Proof of liability insurance
No criminal record

Canadian Customs Office Hours: 8:00 AM-Midnight

Requirements to enter the United States at the International Border at Pittsburg, NH:

Photo ID

United States Customs Hours: Open 24 Hours

You must stop for inspection at the Port of Entry of the country you wish to enter. Failure to STOP for inspection could result in a $5,000 fine and/or a vehicle seizure. Approximate distance between the U.S. and Canada Port of Entries - approx. 700 feet. The road (NH Rt #3 and Canada Rt #257) is the snowmobile trail between the Port of Entries. Always stay in the right lane of the highway between the Port of Entries! Speed limit is 30 mph.

REMEMBER: You are crossing an International Border - not Main St, Hometown, USA. The federal officers of both the United States and Canada are there to help you do this, according to the laws of their respective countries, and as safely and quickly as possible.

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