Planning to travel to Canada? Share your stories with us by joining the conversation below. Travelers need to wait at least two weeks after their last vaccine dose before crossing the border, and they must present proof of an approved, negative Covid test taken during 72 hours before their arrival in Canada. Canada accepts vaccines from Pfizer Inc. Children ages 5 to 12 will also have to take Covid tests before their arrival, when they get to Canada, and on their eighth day in the country.
They are also required to quarantine for 14 days upon their arrival in Canada. Travelers need to upload proof of their vaccination and other information to a Canadian government app or website called ArriveCAN before they board a flight or reach a land crossing, and carry a paper or digital copy of their proof of vaccination with them.
Proof of a negative Covid test is also a requirement and must be administered during the 72 hours before a scheduled flight to Canada or arrival at the land border. Randomly selected travelers may also be required to take a Covid test upon their arrival in Canada. After dropping nearly all restrictions during the summer, the western province of Alberta reinstated a mask mandate for most indoor settings in early September. In addition, a majority of Canadian provinces, including Ontario, Quebec and British Columbia, now require proof of vaccination to enter certain public settings such as bars, restaurants and nightclubs.
Beginning Oct. Even a baby must have a passport to fly to Canada. A passport is also an acceptable ID for visitors who travel to Canada by land or sea, but these travel methods offer a little more flexibility in terms of acceptable documents.
Kids under 16 are only required to show their birth certificates, either originals or copies. If a child isn't traveling with both parents, he should also carry a notarized letter of permission from the absent parent or parents. If you visit Canada on a cruise that leaves from and returns to the same U. It may or may not be possible to stay in Canada longer than six months. Complete the application at least 30 days before your six-month period is complete. Lots of variables affect whether the Canadian government will grant your request, including the purpose of your stay and whether you're related to any Canadian citizens.
The country's immigration department offers a simple web tool to answer questions about extending a stay. You can keep up with detailed travel rules among the provinces here. What's the Covid situation? Canada is now in the midst of a nationwide Covid vaccine program.
Canada dealt with the initial wave of Covid well. However, a deadly second wave in late led to new lockdowns. Multiple provinces eased their restrictions as case numbers dropped in recent months, but a fourth wave emerged in late summer. Following a decline in October cases are currently stable, with the country reporting an average of 2, cases per day. Health Canada officials say children under 12 now account for the largest percentage of new Covid infections. What can visitors expect?
Mask mandates vary between provinces. Provinces have been relaxing the rules on social gatherings, indoor dining and travel in recent months in response to rising vaccination rates. But some, including Alberta and Ontario , now require proof of vaccinations for entry into many non-essential venues. Prince Edward Island, Canada's smallest province, has adopted some of the country's strictest Covid prevention measures, with nonresidents needing to apply for a pass to visit in advance.
Most Canadian provinces continue to advise people to keep a distance of two meters 6. Some people may only need their valid passport. Find out if you need a visa or an eTA to enter Canada. You may need to get a visa before arriving in Canada. Visas are issued by Canadian government offices abroad.
Not all of these offices have visa officers, but those that do not will direct you to the nearest visa office. If you are planning to visit Canada, Destination Canada provides information about planning a trip, from booking resources to getting around while you are here. It also has information on where to go and what to see and do, so you can make the most of your stay.
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