Canada has extended the travel restrictions in place to curb the spread of COVID-19. Travel continues to be restricted from all countries, including the U.S., through to June 21.

Since 2020, the Canadian border has been closed to non-essential travel, but now an end to the travel ban seems to be on the horizon. On May 18, Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that the southern border with the U.S. will reopen when 75 percent of the citizens have received their vaccines. Currently, almost half of the population have been vaccinated.

Who can travel to Canada?

Canada continues to maintain essential trading and travel routes. Only non-essential transport, such as for entertainment, shopping, or tourism, is subject to the travel restrictions.

Canadians, permanent residents, and their family members are currently excluded from the travel limits. Furthermore, international students studying in certain institution, as well as certain temporary foreign worker, are exempted from the restrictions.

Travel Requirements:

Travellers arriving in Canada must have a negative COVID-19 test taken up to 72 hours prior to arrival.

When they land, they’ll have to take another test. Travellers will be required to stay in a government-approved hotel for three days while waiting for their results. Then everyone needs to go through a 14-day quarantine.