Today, on September 3, 2021 Canada updated their travel advisory and Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) also updated their website. The advisory said as we quote “On September 7, new measures for fully vaccinated international travellers to Canada will come into force.”
They also mentioned that this decision is based on the “latest available data, scientific evidence and epidemiological situation both in Canada and internationally.” The data recorded between August 9 and 26, showed the positivity rate of 0.19% among fully vaccinated travelers selected randomly for testing at the border. Furthermore, they mentioned that; although, cases are increasing in Canada, but still the illness severity and hospitalization rates remain manageable as Canada’s vaccination rate is increasing.
Requirements:
(Information sourced from government of Canada’s website)
As per Canada’s official website: Starting at 12:01 am Toronto time on September 7, 2021, fully vaccinated foreign nationals will be allowed to enter Canada for non-essential purpose, such as tourism, if they have:
- Receive full vaccination with Canada approved vaccine at least 14 days prior to entering Canada.
- Having valid pre-arrival COVID-19 molecular test no more than 72 hours before their entry to Canada. OR a previous positive test result taken between 14 and 180 days before departure to Canada. Note: Rapid tests are not acceptable.
- No COVID symptoms.
- Submitted their mandatory information via ArriveCAN (App or website), including proof of vaccination in English or French and a quarantine plan.
- A valid visa in any category.
- Admissible to Canada.
- Take a test on arrival, if asked to do so.
Unvaccinated Children With Vaccinated Parents:
(Information sourced from government of Canada’s website)
Unvaccinated children under 12 years of age accompanied by their fully vaccinated parents/guardian are exempt from quarantine, but need to follow public health measures including not attending daycare or school for 14 days.
Unvaccinated children between the age of 12 to 17 and dependent children 18 or older (due to a mental or physical condition) are permitted to enter Canada with their fully vaccinated parents/guardians, but are subject to the 14-day quarantine.
All unvaccinated children (except those under 5 years of age) will remain subject to day 1 and day 8 testing requirements. Provinces and territories may have more stringent rules for people who have recently returned from travel.
Requirements For Unvaccinated Travelers:
(Information sourced from government of Canada’s website)
There are no changes to testing and quarantine requirements for travellers who are not fully vaccinated, but eligible to enter Canada including Canadian citizens, permanent residents and persons registered under the Indian Act.
Direct Flights From India and Morocco:
(Information sourced from government of Canada’s website)
Direct flights from India are suspended until September 21 and Morocco until September 29. Passengers who travel to Canada from India and Morocco via an indirect route will need to obtain a valid pre-departure COVID-19 molecular test result from a third country – other than India or Morocco – before continuing their journey to Canada.