Starting October 30, 2021, to depart from Canadian airports or travel on VIA Rail and Rocky Mountaineer trains, travelers will need to be fully vaccinated. This vaccine requirement will also apply to travelers on cruise ships when the cruise season commences in 2022.
What to Expect
- Fully vaccinated travelers must show a pre-entry molecular test and use ArriveCAN. They will be exempt from quarantine and Day-8 testing.
- There may be randomly assigned arrival tests.
- Vaccination requirements apply to all travelers regardless of citizenship. Canadians must meet and follow all of the same entry requirements.
- To qualify as fully vaccinated, you must have received the complete dose of an accepted COVID-19 vaccine
- have received the full series of an accepted COVID-19 vaccine or a combination of accepted vaccines at least 14 days before entering Canada.
Erickson Insights
The resumption of open borders and international travel is welcome news for Canadian residents and businesses. Border and public health measures also remain subject to change as the epidemiological situation evolves. For more information on this update, there is an explainer from the Canadian government.
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.