Effective April 1, 2022, at 12:01 AM EDT, fully vaccinated travelers will no longer need to provide a pre-entry COVID-19 test result to enter Canada by air, land, or water. However, fully vaccinated travelers seeking entry before April 1, 2022, must still have a valid pre-entry test.
The testing requirements do not change for unvaccinated or partially vaccinated travelers. Unless otherwise exempt, all travelers five years of age or older who do not qualify as fully vaccinated must continue to provide proof of an accepted type of pre-entry COVID-19 test result:
- a valid, negative antigen test, administered or observed by an accredited lab or testing provider, taken no more than one day before departure time or their arrival at the land border or marine port of entry; or
- a valid negative molecular test taken no more than 72 hours before departure time or their arrival at the land border or marine port of entry; or
- a previous positive molecular test taken between 10 and 180 days before departure or their arrival at the land border or marine port of entry.
All travelers must submit their mandatory information in ArriveCAN before arriving in Canada. Travelers who arrive without completing their ArriveCAN submission may have to test on arrival and quarantine for 14 days, regardless of their vaccination status.
Erickson Insights
Response to the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve, and guidance from government agencies and health advisories change often. Individuals should always check local requirements before traveling.
Erickson Immigration Group will continue to share 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.