Updated entry restrictions. Until 21 June 2021, passengers are not allowed to enter.
- This does not apply to dual nationals of Canada with a Special Authorization approval email.
- This does not apply to persons registered under Canada’s Indian Act with the Certificate of Indian Status (CIS) or the Secure Certificate of Indian Status (SCIS).
- This does not apply to immediate family members of nationals of Canada, of permanent residents of Canada and of persons registered under Canada’s Indian Act. They must stay for at least 15 days and have a quarantine plan.
- This does not apply to extended family members of nationals of Canada, of permanent residents of Canada and of persons registered under Canada’s Indian Act. They must stay for at least 15 days, have a quarantine plan, and have a written authorization issued by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
- This does not apply to passengers with an authorization from the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC).
- This does not apply to passengers with a letter of authorization from the Deputy Minister of Canadian Heritage (PCH).
- This does not apply to passengers arriving directly from the USA and traveling on an essential purpose listed on https://tinyurl.com/4absxrpa .
- This does not apply to passengers with a study permit or a post-graduation work permit, issued by Canada. They must be attending a designated learning institution (DLI) with a COVID-19 readiness plan approved by its province or territory.
- This does not apply to passengers with approved permanent residence in Canada if the Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR) was issued on or before March 18, 2020.
- More exemptions can be found at https://tinyurl.com/s4tbrc8 .
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Passengers must submit their information electronically, at most 72 hours before arrival, through the ArriveCAN app or the website https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/coronavirus-disease-covid-19/arrivecan.html
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Passengers must have a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure of the last direct flight to Canada. Tests accepted are: CRISPR, Ct, detection of the E gene, detection of the N gene, detection of Orf1a/b, detection of the RdRp gene, detection of the S gene, ddPCR, isothermal amplification, LamPORE, NAAT, NAT, NGS, PCR, qPCR, RNA, RT-LAMP, RT-PCR, sequencing and WGS. Test results issued in India or Pakistan are not accepted.
- This does not apply to passengers younger than 5 years.
- This does not apply to passengers with a positive COVID-19 test taken at least 15 days and at most 90 days before departure of the last direct flight to Canada. Tests accepted are: CRISPR, Ct, detection of the E gene, detection of the N gene, detection of Orf1a/b, detection of the RdRp gene, detection of the S gene, ddPCR, isothermal amplification, LamPORE, NAAT, NAT, NGS, PCR, qPCR, RNA, RT-LAMP, RT-PCR, sequencing and WGS.
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Passengers are subject to a COVID-19 molecular test on day 1 and day 8 after arrival.
- This does not apply to passengers with a positive COVID-19 test taken at least 15 days and at most 90 days before departure of the last direct flight to Canada. Tests accepted are: CRISPR, Ct, detection of the E gene, detection of the N gene, detection of Orf1a/b, detection of the RdRp gene, detection of the S gene, ddPCR, isothermal amplification, LamPORE, NAAT, NAT, NGS, PCR, qPCR, RNA, RT-LAMP, RT-PCR, sequencing and WGS.
- More exemptions can be found at https://tinyurl.com/y33jxz4f .
28.05.2021 17:08: updated entry restrictions. Until 21 June 2021, passengers are not allowed to enter.
- This does not apply to passengers without COVID-19 symptoms traveling for a non-optional or non-discretionary purpose. They must comply with the requirement to quarantine based on their purpose of travel and intended length of stay if required.
- This does not apply to immediate family members of nationals and of permanent residents of Canada without COVID-19 symptoms. They must prove that the purpose of their travel is to be with their immediate family member who is a national of Canada or permanent resident of Canada and that they intend to stay for at least 15 days.
- This does not apply to extended family members of nationals and of permanent residents of Canada without COVID-19 symptoms. They must:
-- prove that they intend to be with their extended family member who is a national of Canada or permanent resident of Canada and that they intend to stay at least 15 days; and
-- have a statutory declaration signed by the Canadian national or permanent resident attesting to the relationship; and
-- have a letter issued by IRCC.
- This does not apply to passengers without COVID-19 symptoms who enter on Compassionate Grounds and have a letter issued by PHAC.
- This does not apply to passengers without COVID-19 symptoms, traveling for the purpose of an International Single Sport Event, with a letter issued by the Deputy Minister of Canadian Heritage (PCH).
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Passengers must submit their information electronically, at most 72 hours before arrival, through the ArriveCAN app or the website https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/coronavirus-disease-covid-19/arrivecan.html
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Passengers must have a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure of the last direct flight to Canada. Tests accepted are: CRISPR, Ct, detection of the E gene, detection of the N gene, detection of Orf1a/b, detection of the RdRp gene, detection of the S gene, ddPCR, isothermal amplification, LamPORE, NAAT, NAT, NGS, PCR, qPCR, RNA, RT-LAMP, RT-PCR, sequencing and WGS. Test results issued in India or Pakistan are not accepted.
- This does not apply to passengers younger than 5 years.
- This does not apply to passengers with a positive COVID-19 test taken at least 15 days and at most 90 days before departure of the last direct flight to Canada. Tests accepted are: CRISPR, Ct, detection of the E gene, detection of the N gene, detection of Orf1a/b, detection of the RdRp gene, detection of the S gene, ddPCR, isothermal amplification, LamPORE, NAAT, NAT, NGS, PCR, qPCR, RNA, RT-LAMP, RT-PCR, sequencing and WGS.
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Passengers are subject to a COVID-19 molecular test upon arrival and another test during quarantine.
- This does not apply to passengers with a positive COVID-19 test taken at least 15 days and at most 90 days before departure of the last direct flight to Canada. Tests accepted are: CRISPR, Ct, detection of the E gene, detection of the N gene, detection of Orf1a/b, detection of the RdRp gene, detection of the S gene, ddPCR, isothermal amplification, LamPORE, NAAT, NAT, NGS, PCR, qPCR, RNA, RT-LAMP, RT-PCR, sequencing and WGS.
- More exemptions can be found at https://tinyurl.com/y33jxz4f .
