Travel Restrictions – Further updates!
We have posted the updates on Canadian travel restrictions in the beginning of new year.
As you may know, the Government of Canada announced a further travel resections on January 29, 2021.
If you plan to travel to Canada, please check the following carefully.
Travel Restrictions – Updates
*The temporary suspension of flights from the United Kingdom has been lifted.
*The temporary suspension of flights to and from Mexico and Caribbean countries until April 30, 2021.
*COVID-19 testing required for people flying into Canada
Starting from January 7, 2021, air travelers 5 years of age or older will be required to present a negative COVID-19 test result to the airline prior to boarding international flights bound for Canada. The test needs to be taken within 72 hours prior to the departure.
*Further travel resections for all travelers
Effective February 3, 2021, Transport Canada expands the existing international flight restrictions which funnel scheduled international commercial passenger flights into four Canadian airports: Montréal-Trudeau International Airport, Toronto Pearson International Airport, Calgary International Airport, and Vancouver International Airport.
All air travelers arriving in Canada, with very limited exceptions, must reserve a room in a Government of Canada-approved hotel for three nights at their own cost, and take a COVID-19 molecular test on arrival at their own cost. (Toronto Pearson Airport already started the COVID-19 test upon the arrival)
One source says approximately CAD2000 per person is required for the arrival package (hotel, transportation, food, test etc). More details will be available in the coming days.
Please see the news release below.
What is ArriveCAN?
As of November 21, 2020, you must use the application called ArriveCAN before checking in at the airport or crossing the border to submit your
- travel and contact information
- quarantine plan
- COVID-19 symptom self-assessment
You will need to provide the above information through ArriveCAN at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled departure time.
Please bring your ArriveCAN receipt (electronic or paper) with you to show the border services officer upon arrival.
Please check the IRCC website for the latest information（https://www.canada.ca/en/services/immigration-citizenship.html).
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As you can see the above, Canada updates its travel restrictions pretty frequently.
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