FAQ · New York
Thousand Islands Bridge border crossing: frequently asked questions
19 questions travellers ask about Thousand Islands Bridge, answered from CBP and CBSA sources.
Answers specific to Thousand Islands Bridge, 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 Thousand Islands Bridge?
The U.S. CBP wait-time feed publishes 24 hrs/day for Alexandria Bay. Source: CBP Border Wait Times feed, read 2026-10-20.
What are the CBSA hours for the Canadian side of Thousand Islands Bridge?
Travellers: 7 days per week, 24h; Dedicated NEXUS lanes towards Canada: Monday to Friday, 06:00-08:00; Dedicated NEXUS lanes towards Canada: Monday to Friday, 16:00-18:00; Commercial: 7 days per week, 24h. Source: CBSA office directory, read 2026-10-20.
Is Thousand Islands Bridge 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 Thousand Islands Bridge?
0708. The wait-time feed numbers this crossing 070801. Source: CBP port page, read 2026-10-20.
What is the CBSA office number for Thousand Islands Bridge?
223 in the CBSA office directory (Lansdowne (Thousand Islands Bridge)). Source: CBSA office directory, read 2026-10-20.
What is the address of the U.S. port of entry at Thousand Islands Bridge?
46735 Interstate Route 81 Alexandria Bay, NY 13607 United States; phone +1 315-482-2065. 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 Thousand Islands Bridge?
860 Highway 137, Lansdowne, ON K0E 1L0. Source: CBSA office directory, read 2026-10-20.
What phone numbers does the CBSA list for Thousand Islands Bridge?
. Source: CBSA office directory, read 2026-10-20.
What are the coordinates of the CBSA office at Thousand Islands Bridge?
44.348435, -75.984149 per the CBSA directory. Source: CBSA office directory, read 2026-10-20.
How is the wait measured at Thousand Islands Bridge?
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 Thousand Islands Bridge have a NEXUS or SENTRI lane?
The CBP feed carries a NEXUS / SENTRI passenger figure for this port (status when read: Lanes Closed). Source: CBP Border Wait Times feed, read 2026-10-20.
How many passenger lanes does Thousand Islands Bridge have?
The CBP feed lists a maximum of 8 passenger-vehicle lanes. Source: CBP Border Wait Times feed, read 2026-10-20.
Is there a pedestrian lane at Thousand Islands Bridge?
The CBP feed carries no pedestrian figure for this port, which does not by itself mean pedestrians are refused. Ask the port. Source: CBP Border Wait Times feed, read 2026-10-20.
Can trucks use Thousand Islands Bridge?
The CBP feed lists commercial-vehicle lanes (maximum 5; FAST status when read: N/A). 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 Thousand Islands Bridge?
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 Thousand Islands Bridge?
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 Thousand Islands Bridge?
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 Thousand Islands Bridge?
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.