Restriction on Flagpoling

Certain visa-exempt temporary residents are eligible to “flagpole” by leaving Canada and then shortly thereafter apply for a new visa or permit upon their re-entry.

On May 30, 2024, some of the busiest land crossings began to restrict the hours when they will process immigration applications. The restrictions are listed by location below.

Quebec region

Armstrong
Monday to Thursday, from 12 pm to 7 pm

Saint Armand/Philipsburg
Monday to Thursday, from 9 am to 3 pm

Saint Bernard-de-Lacolle
Monday to Thursday, from 12 pm to 7 pm

Stanstead Route 55
Monday to Thursday, from 8 am to 5 pm

Southern Ontario region

Fort Erie (Peace Bridge)
Tuesday to Thursday, from 8 am to midnight

Niagara Falls Rainbow Bridge
Tuesday to Thursday, from 8 am to midnight

Queenston-Lewiston Bridge
Tuesday to Thursday, from 8 am to midnight

Pacific region

Abbotsford-Huntingdon
Monday to Thursday, from 10 am to 4 pm

Aldergrove
Monday to Thursday, from 10 am to 4 pm

Boundary Bay
Monday to Thursday, from 10 am to 2 pm

Douglas
Monday to Thursday, from 10 am to 4 pm

Pacific Highway
Monday to Thursday, from 10 am to 4 pm

For more information, please visit: Travellers - Work permit, study permit and confirmation of permanent residence requests (cbsa-asfc.gc.ca).