New relaxations came into effect on Friday for international travel, including the removal of COVID-19 screening tests for passengers vaccinated before entering Canadian territory.
Travelers who have completed their vaccination schedule therefore no longer have to provide a negative result to be able to board a plane or ship bound for Canada.
Passengers may, however, still be subject to random PCR tests upon arrival at the airport, but they will not be required to self-isolate while awaiting the results.
Despite these reductions, other rules remain in force for travel during the pandemic.
Ottawa has thus maintained the obligation to be fully vaccinated with a vaccine approved by Health Canada to board a plane, a train, or a boat. The use of the ArriveCAN application also remains in place to enter proof of vaccination and the information required for a possible quarantine plan. Travelers must submit this information within 72 hours of boarding.
If the submission to ArriveCAN is not completed, a screening test may be required upon arrival as well as a possible quarantine, regardless of the person’s vaccination status. For passengers who are partially or unvaccinated, testing requirements are still in effect. They must therefore provide a negative COVID-19 test result. Remember that changes could continue to be made depending on the evolution of the epidemiological situation.