A negative COVID-19 test is now required to enter Canada
Effective January 7, 2021, all travelers arriving in Canada by air will be required to obtain a negative
COVID-19 test within 72 hours of their departure time. The test must be a PCR test, which is currently
considered the most effective coronavirus test. However, this does not replace the 14-day quarantine
requirement.
As a reminder, it is required by law that all those arriving in Canada must quarantine for 14 days. This
means that they must stay indoors at all times and have a plan on how they will obtain groceries, food
and medicine. Those who break quarantine rules may face up to 6 months in prison or up to $750,000
CAD in fines.
Checklist for travellers to Canada:
Travellers must have a negative PCR test for COVID-19 obtained up to 3 days prior to travel.
Travellers must have a 14-day quarantine plan. They must know how they intend to reach their place of quarantine and how they intend to obtain essential items such as food, groceries or medicine.
Travellers must install the ArriveCAN mobile application prior to travelling to Canada. They must provide personal information as well as their flight details. They are also required to complete a daily self-assessment on the application.
