ARRIVING IN GRENADA When you arrive in Grenada, you will have to go through Grenadian customs and immigration at the Point Salines International Airport (PSIA). Canadian travelers are required to have a valid passport and return (or onward) ticket. Canadians do not need a visa to visit the island. However, if you are traveling under a non-Canadian passport, a tourist visa may be required and can be purchased upon arrival in Grenada for EC$25. (Those traveling under an American, British, EC or British Commonwealth passport do not require tourist visas.) Canadian visitors have a personal duty free allowance of one litre of alcohol, and a half-pound of tobacco or 50 cigars or 200 cigarettes when entering Grenada. Grenadian law prohibits Canadians from bringing fruits, vegetables, meat or soil onto the island. Importing illegal drugs of any kind or firearms and ammunition is illegal. DUTY FREE There are several duty free stores on the island. In the capital city of St. George's Canadian visitors will find a number of duty free boutiques offering everything from perfumes and local spirits to indigenous crafts and fine crystal. If you were too busy enjoying the outdoors to spend any time indoors, the shops at the Point Salines International Airport also feature a comprehensive selection of duty free items. In keeping with the government's commitment to maintaining the natural beauty of the island, Grenada has very strict preservation laws prohibiting the removal of any indigenous plants or wildlife from the island, including coral. Visitors are asked to please limit their consumption to the many shops and markets on the island. RETURNING TO CANADA Upon leaving the island, Canada Customs and Revenue Agency allows for personal duty exemptions of up to $750 dollars depending on your length of stay outside of Canada. There are some restrictions on the amount of alcohol and tobacco products that can be brought back into Canada. For complete information on what you can bring back view the information below. Table 1 - Personal exemption limits for importing alcohol and tobacco Minimum age Province or territory Alcohol and tobacco 18 years Alberta, Manitoba, Quebec 1.5 L of wine or 1.14 L of liquor or 24 x 355 mL (12 oz.) bottles/cans of beer or ale (8.5 L) 19 years All others 18 years Alberta, Manitoba, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon Territory, Northwest Territories, Nunavut 200 cigarettes, 200 tobacco sticks, 50 cigars or 50 cigarillos, and 200 grams manufactured tobacco 19 years All others Table 2 - Personal exemptions for residents of Canada Minimum absence from Canada Exemption limit - CAN$ Alcohol and tobacco 24 hours $50 No 48 hours $200 Yes - see Table 1 7 days $750 Yes - see Table 1 REMINDER!! Please remember to keep some Eastern Caribbean Dollars on hand to pay the compulsory departure tax at the airport. Click here for information on the departure tax.