Travel Restrictions

Entry Requirements

• All unvaccinated arrivals to Canada must present a negative PCR test, no older than 72 hours before departure, or a negative antigen test, no older than 24 hours before departure. Either test must be performed by a lab.
• Fully vaccinated arrivals are exempt.
• Air travelers may be tested again upon arrival. Arrivals from the USA are exempt.
• Arrivals by land must present a negative PCR test, no older than 72 hours before reaching the border.
• All arrivals will be tested again on the 8th day. Fully vaccinated arrivals are exempt.

General

Canada's borders are open for vaccinated travelers, while domestically, restrictions are being lifted with variations between provinces.

Can I Travel to Canada?

• Fully vaccinated foreign nationals are allowed to travel to Canada.
• Unvaccinated immediate families of Canadian citizens and permanent residents can enter, as well as a few other exemptions, after receiving approval.
• Departing from Canada without proof of vaccination is restricted.
• All arrivals must submit their travel information 72 hours before arrival on ArriveCAN.

Do I need to go into quarantine when arriving to Canada?

• All arrivals who are not fully vaccinated will be required to complete the 14 days quarantine period in a location of their choosing.
• Fully vaccinated arrivals are exempt.

Are Covid-19 tests required to travel to Canada?

• All unvaccinated arrivals to Canada must present a negative PCR test, no older than 72 hours before departure, or a negative antigen test, no older than 24 hours before departure. Either test must be performed by a lab.
• Fully vaccinated arrivals are exempt.
• Air travelers may be tested again upon arrival. Arrivals from the USA are exempt.
• Arrivals by land must present a negative PCR test, no older than 72 hours before reaching the border.
• All arrivals will be tested again on the 8th day. Fully vaccinated arrivals are exempt.

Is public transportation open in Canada?

Public transportation in Canada is operating.

Are restaurants and bars open in Canada?

• Restaurants and bars in most of Canada are open with varying limitations on operating hours and capacity.
• Some provinces impose stricter measures including limiting restaurants for takeout and delivery only.

Are businesses and attractions open in Canada?

• Some businesses and attractions across Canada are opening up, with various between the different provinces, based on risk assessment.
• Some provinces impose stricter measures, and leisure facilities remain closed or open only outdoors.
• Some provinces are requiring proof of vaccination to enter some facilities.

Do I need to wear a face mask in Canada?

Wearing face masks is required in public places.