FAQ · North Dakota
Pembina-Emerson border crossing: frequently asked questions
19 questions travellers ask about Pembina-Emerson, answered from CBP and CBSA sources.
Answers specific to Pembina-Emerson, each drawn from an official source with the date we read it. For a figure that changes, such as the current wait, use the live panel.
What are the hours at Pembina-Emerson?
The U.S. CBP wait-time feed publishes 24 hrs/day for Pembina. Source: CBP Border Wait Times feed, read 2026-10-20.
What are the CBSA hours for the Canadian side of Pembina-Emerson?
Travellers: 7 days per week, 24h; Dedicated NEXUS lanes towards Canada: Monday to Friday (except Holidays), 15:00-17:00; Commercial: 7 days per week, 24h; Dedicated FAST lane: 7 days per week, 07:00-00:00. Source: CBSA office directory, read 2026-10-20.
Is Pembina-Emerson open 24 hours?
The official source says yes: 24 hrs/day. Hours can change, so check the live panel. Source: official source, read 2026-10-20.
What is the CBP port code for Pembina-Emerson?
3401. The wait-time feed numbers this crossing 340101. Source: CBP port page, read 2026-10-20.
What is the CBSA office number for Pembina-Emerson?
579 in the CBSA office directory (Emerson). Source: CBSA office directory, read 2026-10-20.
What is the address of the U.S. port of entry at Pembina-Emerson?
10980 I29 Pembina, ND 58271 United States; phone +1 701-825-5800. This is the port-level address and a port can contain several crossings. Source: CBP port page, read 2026-10-20.
Where is the CBSA office for Pembina-Emerson?
Highway 75, Emerson, MB R0A 0L0. Source: CBSA office directory, read 2026-10-20.
What phone numbers does the CBSA list for Pembina-Emerson?
. Source: CBSA office directory, read 2026-10-20.
What are the coordinates of the CBSA office at Pembina-Emerson?
49.000718, -97.237693 per the CBSA directory. Source: CBSA office directory, read 2026-10-20.
How is the wait measured at Pembina-Emerson?
The CBP feed lists the measurement type as: passenger Manual, commercial Manual, pedestrian Manual. CBP does not define these terms on the pages we read, so we show them as published. Source: CBP Border Wait Times XML feed, read 2026-10-20.
Does Pembina-Emerson have a NEXUS or SENTRI lane?
The CBP feed carries a NEXUS / SENTRI passenger figure for this port (status when read: Update Pending). Source: CBP Border Wait Times feed, read 2026-10-20.
How many passenger lanes does Pembina-Emerson have?
The CBP feed lists a maximum of 4 passenger-vehicle lanes. Source: CBP Border Wait Times feed, read 2026-10-20.
Is there a pedestrian lane at Pembina-Emerson?
The CBP feed carries pedestrian lane data for this port (status when read: Update Pending). Source: CBP Border Wait Times feed, read 2026-10-20.
Can trucks use Pembina-Emerson?
The CBP feed lists commercial-vehicle lanes (maximum 4; FAST status when read: Update Pending). See the guide on commercial trucks. Source: CBP Border Wait Times feed, read 2026-10-20.
What ID does a U.S. citizen need at Pembina-Emerson?
Valid U.S. Passport; Passport Card; Enhanced Driver's License; Trusted Traveler Program card (NEXUS, SENTRI or FAST). U.S. and Canadian citizen children under 16 (or under 19 if travelling with a school, religious or other youth group) need only present a birth certificate or other proof of citizenship. Source: CBP Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, read 2026-10-20.
How much can I bring back duty-free into the U.S. through Pembina-Emerson?
A returning U.S. resident who has remained outside U.S. territory for at least 48 hours is eligible for the $800 duty-free personal exemption. CBP's page states the $800 exemption can be used once every 31 days. The 48 hours are computed exactly (19 CFR 148.35). Source: CBP, read 2026-10-20.
What ID does a Canadian citizen need entering Canada at Pembina-Emerson?
Canadian passport; Canadian birth certificate; Citizenship card; Certificate of Indian Status. The Government of Canada recommends Canadian citizens and dual citizens travel internationally with a valid Canadian passport. Minors should carry a Canadian passport; a consent letter and supporting identification are strongly recommended when travelling with only one parent or alone. Source: CBSA I Declare guide, read 2026-10-20.
What is the Canadian personal exemption when returning through Pembina-Emerson?
Absence of 24 hours or more: CAN$200; Absence of 48 hours or more: CAN$800; Absence of 7 days or more: CAN$800. Source: CBSA I Declare guide, read 2026-10-20.
How often is the wait time updated?
Each border location updates its estimated wait times hourly Source: CBP, Border Wait Times RSS channel description, read 2026-10-20.