Travel Mandates Changed For COVID-19

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Fully vaccinated travellers entering Canada will not have to show proof of a negative COVID-19 test as of April 1.

Passengers may still be subjected to random PCR testing at the airport though they will not be required to isolate while awaiting their results.

Unvaccinated Canadians and other travelers who are exempt from the vaccine mandate will still need to provide a negative rapid antigen or molecular test, or an accepted form of proof of recent infection to enter the country. Unvaccinated travelers will also be tested on arrival, again eight days later, and will be required to quarantine for 14 days.

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All travelers will still have to use the ArriveCAN app or online form to enter their proof of vaccination and other required information within 72 hours before their arrival in Canada. Travelers who do not complete this submission may face testing and isolation requirements, regardless of vaccination status, according to the government.

The requirement to be fully vaccinated in order to board federally regulated air, rail, and marine transportation remains in effect. Cruise ship passengers will still need to provide a negative antigen test taken within 24 hours before the scheduled boarding time, but will no longer need to be tested again to get off the ship.

If you’re 12 or older, you’ll need to be fully vaccinated in order to board domestic flights, VIA Rail and Rocky Mountaineer trains, and cruise ships.

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