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Canada Requires Negative COVID Tests for Nearly All Air Travelers

On New Year’s Eve, the Canadian government announced that as of January 7, 2021, all air travelers to Canada aged 5 years or older (regardless of citizenship or place of residence) would be required to provide evidence of a negative PCR COVID test taken within 72 hours before boarding. This does not replace or shorten the 14-day quarantine period.

The news release for air travelers and the FAQ page provide the information we have at this time.

For now, exemptions are limited to:

  • Those under the age of 5
  • A crewmember or a person who seeks to enter Canada only to become such a crew member
  • Emergency service providers (no details provided at this time)
  • Technical stops – flights refueling

Currently, test results are only required for air travel (not entry at land border crossings).

 

Erickson Immigration Group will continue to send updates as more news is available. If you have questions about anything we’re reporting above or case-specific questions, please contact your employer or EIG attorney.

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