Sample Business Letter
for US Travelers to Canada
US Citizens entering Canada for business trips are now required to carry a letter from
their company explaining the purpose and duration of their trip.
Please print your business letter on company letterhead.
July 31, 2011
Canada Border Services Agency
Dear Border Services Officer:
Jeremy Simmons (Insert your name), Vice President (Insert your position), International
Public Policy, East Coast Promotions, Inc. (Insert the name of your company) will be in
Canada on a business trip from Monday, August 3 through August 7 (Dates of your trip).
During this trip he has scheduled meetings to discuss the sale and distribution of our
products.
His agenda is to meet and discuss business with Mr. Hank Hartford (Insert Name of
Contact) at:
Overseas Company Name
Street Address
City, Country Zip code
Telephone number
(It is important to indicate which company and individual you are going to visit.)
East Coast Promotions, Inc.(Insert Company Name) will assume all financial
responsibility for any debts incurred by Jeremy Simmons while traveling on business in
Canada.
He requests that you allow him entry to Canada. I appreciate your attention to this
matter.
Sincerely,
Barry G. Hart (Please have someone other than the applicant sign this letter.)
Senior Vice President
East Coast Promotions, Inc.