On Monday, the Canadian government announced the removal of all COVID-19 entry restrictions, testing, quarantine, and isolation requirements.
Several factors have contributed to the removal of border measures, including modelling that indicates the peak of the Omicron BA.4 and BA.5 wave is over, vaccination rates are high, hospitalizations and death rates are low, vaccine boosters (including bivalent formulations), rapid tests, and COVID-19 treatments are available and used.
Introducing Canada’s New Border and Travel Measures
According to a news release issued by the Canadian Government, all travelers, regardless of their citizenship, will no longer have to comply with the following requirements, effective October 1, 2022:
- Not required Submitting public health information by downloading the Arrive CAN app or visiting the ArriveCAN website.
- Providing proof of vaccination.
- Undergo pre-arrival or on-arrival testing.
- Not required As part of the COVID-19 quarantine or isolation
- Monitor any signs or symptoms of COVID-19 upon arrival.
The government of Canada has also decided to get rid of travel requirements. As of October 1, 2022, travelers won’t need to:
- Travel health checks; or
- wear a mask during train or air travel.
Travelers are strongly advised to wear high-quality, properly fitted masks despite the lifting of the masking requirement.
Additionally, pre-boarding tests, vaccinations, and ArriveCAN will no longer be required for cruise passengers. The regulations will still be in line with those in the United States to protect passengers and crew.
In case of COVID-19 symptoms, travelers are advised not to travel.
If travelers become ill while traveling and are still ill when they arrive in Canada, they should notify a flight attendant, cruise staff, or border services, officer.
Quarantine officers can then determine whether the traveller requires additional medical evaluation since COVID-19 is still listed as a communicable disease.
Additionally, the Canadian government advises travellers to make well-informed choices when traveling internationally.
Please review the official Travel advice and advisories for more information.
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