Travelling to the U.S.? Canada updates advice for longer trips – National [Video]

Canadians travelling to the United States for longer trips are being reminded of new registration rules that will kick in next month.

The Canadian government updated its travel advisory for the U.S. on Friday, notifying travellers planning to head south and stay for more than 30 days that they will be required to register with the U.S. government.

The rule was part of U.S. President Donald Trump’s “Protecting the American People Against Invasion” executive order, which was signed on Jan. 20 and applies to anyone who is not an American citizen or permanent resident.

“Canadians and other foreign nationals visiting the United States for periods longer than 30 days must be registered with the United States government,” Canada’s travel advisory states.

“Failure to comply with the registration requirement could result in penalties, fines, and misdemeanor prosecution.”

The rule, which goes into effect April 11, will apply to some Canadians, including “snowbirds” who travel south in winter months, …