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Although covid-19 has been overshadowed at the news level by events in Ukraine, after the Russian invasion that began in late February, the pandemic continues and many countries, including Canada, maintain some travel restrictions.
Here's a look at what you should know before traveling to Canada in times of coronavirus:
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Requirements to travel to Canada
According to the Government of Canada, Canadian citizens (including dual nationals), persons enrolled in the Indian Act, permanent residents of Canada, or protected persons (refugee status) may enter Canada.
Foreigners will be able to do it for tourism if they are vaccinated, and there are specific exceptions for the entry of foreigners without vaccination.
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In all cases, the ArriveCan application must be used to complete arrival data 72 hours before travel.
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There is no quarantine requirement after entering the country, but visitors must wear a mask for 14 days in public spaces, whether indoors or outdoors.
Canadian provinces may have other restrictions.
Find out which ones here.
Do I have to be vaccinated?
Canadians, those covered by the Indian Act, permanent residents or protected persons can enter with or without full vaccination.
Foreigners who are fully vaccinated may also be allowed to enter Canada for tourism.
Canada considers that people must receive both doses to be fully vaccinated (one dose in the case of Johnson & Johnson), the second of which must have been received at least 14 days before travel.
The vaccination certificate must be uploaded to the ArriveCan app.
See here which are the vaccines accepted by Canada.
Under certain circumstances, the entry of foreigners without full vaccination is allowed.
To find out if you are within those exceptions, go here.
In these cases, the person must self-quarantine for 14 days, although there are exceptions.
Should I take a test?
As of April 1, 2022, the testing requirement was lifted for those who enter with a complete vaccination schedule.
But they still need to use the ArriveCAN app 72 hours before entering Canada.
Persons over 5 years of age authorized to travel without a complete vaccination schedule must present a negative antigen test carried out one day before traveling, or a PCR test carried out 72 hours before, or a positive test (without presenting symptoms at the time of travel). ) obtained at least 10 days prior to travel and no more than 180 days prior.
Some people, such as flight crews, are exempt from taking a test before entering.
Look here to find out if you are within these exceptions.
Anyone can be randomly selected upon admission to be tested for covid-19.
Those vaccinated can continue their trip immediately, without waiting for the results.
The situation of covid-19 in Canada
Canada has registered 3,533,901 cases and 37,866 deaths since the start of the pandemic, according to data from Johns Hopkins University.
There are no large increases in infections at the moment, after the peak in January 2022, and 83.03% of the population is fully vaccinated.
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