COVID-19 vaccinated travelers entering Canada
Exemptions for fully vaccinated travelers
If you qualify as a fully vaccinated traveler you are:
Required to show a pre-entry molecular test
Required to use ArriveCAN
Required to take an arrival test if selected
Exempt from quarantine
Exempt from Day-8 testing
All travelers are eligible to enter Canada if they qualify as fully vaccinated travelers regardless of citizenship.
- Canadians are always eligible to enter Canada but must complete testing requirements and mandatory quarantine if they do not qualify as a fully vaccinated traveler
A pre-entry molecular test is required for all travelers. A rapid antigen test will not be accepted.
If you provide essential services or already qualify for other exemptions from quarantine and Day-8 testing, you don’t need to be considered a fully vaccinated traveler to enter Canada. If you think you qualify for other exemptions, find out if your travel is exempt.
Pre-entry testing and other requirements to follow for your trip
To qualify as a fully vaccinated traveler, you must also follow these requirements:
1. Get a pre-entry test (accepted types and timing
2. Quarantine plan in case you don’t qualify as a fully vaccinated traveler
3. Upload proof of vaccination in ArriveCAN
4. Checklist of what you need to have ready at the border
5. Arrival tests – randomized testing and exemptions