On November 8, 2021, the United States will begin allowing fully vaccinated Canadian travellers to enter the United States at land and ferry ports of entry for discretionary (non-essential) reasons, such as tourism.
The Canada Border Services Agency would like to remind travellers that border measures remain in place for travellers entering or returning to Canada and that they should inform themselves and understand their obligations when planning their trip.
Travellers should verify that they are authorized to enter Canada and that they meet all entry requirements before proceeding to the border. Canadian residents may check with their province or territory for proof of vaccination against COVID-19 to facilitate their return to Canada.
Fully vaccinated travellers to Canada must complete the mandatory COVID-19 molecular test prior to arrival and submit their mandatory information, including digital proof of vaccination in English or French, using the free ArriveCAN tool (app or website) within 72 hours of arrival in Canada. Antigen tests, often called “rapid tests”, are not accepted. Fully vaccinated travellers who are allowed to enter Canada continue to be subject to mandatory random testing upon arrival.
Fully vaccinated travellers to Canada must complete the mandatory COVID-19 molecular test prior to arrival and submit their mandatory information, including digital proof of vaccination in English or French, using the free ArriveCAN tool (app or website) within 72 hours of arrival in Canada. Antigen tests, often called “rapid tests”, are not accepted. Fully vaccinated travellers who are allowed to enter Canada continue to be subject to mandatory random testing upon arrival.
For short trips of less than 72 hours, Canadian citizens, Indian Act registrants, permanent residents and protected persons travelling to the United States are permitted to complete their pre-arrival molecular test before leaving Canada. If the test was completed more than 72 hours before they returned to Canada, they will be required to undergo a new pre-arrival molecular test in the United States.
Unvaccinated or partially vaccinated travellers who are allowed to enter Canada must continue to comply with pre-arrival, arrival and day 8 molecular testing requirements for COVID-19 and quarantine for 14 days.
Full details of the measures currently in place for travellers entering or returning to Canada are available online: COVID-19: Travel, Testing and Borders.
Waiting times at ports of entry may be longer for travellers due to public health measures: the CBSA will not put the health and safety of Canadians at risk to reduce wait times at the border. The CBSA thanks travellers for their cooperation and patience.