As of March 2020, due to the outbreak of the coronavirus, all non-essential travel to Canada has been restricted. This includes travel by air, land, and sea. Any travelers who do arrive in Canada will be subject to a 14-day quarantine. These measures are subject to change as the situation develops.
Currently, there are no travel restrictions to Canada.
Do I still need a Covid test to enter Canada from us?
If you plan to return or travel to Canada, you should know that pre-board testing is not required, except for the COVID-19 emergency air travel requirements for China, Hong Kong and Macao.
All international travellers should carry acceptable identification and a valid visa (if necessary) when entering Canada. A passport is the best form of identification because it is the only reliable and universally-accepted travel and identification document for the purpose of international travel.
What documents do I need to cross the US border from Canada by car
A valid passport, a Trusted Traveler Program card, and an enhanced driver’s licence (EDL) or enhanced identification card (EIC) from a province or territory where a US approved EDL/EIC program has been implemented are all acceptable forms of identification when crossing the US border.
According to paragraph 6(n) of the Quarantine Act, persons are exempt from mandatory quarantine if they are returning to their habitual place of residence after carrying out an everyday function that, due to geographical constraints, necessarily involves entering the United States. This exemption applies to persons who regularly commute across the border for work, school or other essential purposes.
Do I need to be vaccinated to enter Canada?
At this time, Canada does not require vaccination for entry into the country. However, other countries set their own requirements for entry and may ask that incoming travellers have a booster dose. Review the entry requirements set by the country you’re travelling to.
As a US citizen, you will need a valid passport, passport card, or NEXUS card to enter Canada. Children under 16 only need to show proof of US citizenship. Canadian law requires all persons entering Canada to carry proof of citizenship and identity.
How much can you bring into Canada from us?
If you are bringing back goods from a trip outside of Canada, they must be in your possession and reported at the time of entry to Canada. If the value of the goods you are bringing back exceeds CAN$800, duties and taxes are applicable only on the amount of the imported goods that exceeds CAN$800. A minimum absence of 48 hours from Canada is required.
If you are symptomatic and do not have a suitable place to quarantine, you may be referred to a designated quarantine facility by a quarantine officer. This is to help protect the health of those around you and prevent the spread of the illness.
What do I need to cross the border
US citizens must present a valid passport book or card when entering Mexico, in addition to an entry permit (Forma Migratoria Multiple or FMM) issued by Instituto Nacional de Migración (INM). Travelers should be sure to bring proof of automobile registration when entering Mexico, even if they are remaining in the border zone.
Currently, the importation of fresh, dried, or canned meats or meat products is generally not allowed from most foreign countries into the United States. This includes products that have been prepared with meat. However, pork and poultry from Canada, which has proof of origin, is enterable.
What do I declare at the Canadian border?
You must declare any purchased goods, gifts, prizes or awards that you are bringing back into Canada with you. You must also declare the value of any work, including repairs, done outside Canada on items that you are bringing back.
An Enhanced Driver’s License (EDL) is a special type of driver’s license that allows a US citizen to enter Canada for both leisure and business purposes. To be eligible for an EDL, you must have a valid US passport and be a citizen of the United States. The EDL is only valid for land and marine crossings, so you will not be able to fly to Canada with it as your only form of identification.
Will Canada lift travel restrictions
As of October 1, 2022, all COVID-19 border requirements, including vaccination, mandatory use of ArriveCAN, and any testing and quarantine or isolation requirements, have ended for all travellers entering Canada by land, air or sea. This means that you no longer need to get a vaccine, use ArriveCAN, or get a test or quarantine yourself when travelling to Canada.
The Canadian proof of vaccination is a reliable way for Canadians to show their vaccination history when they travel. All travellers who are symptomatic of COVID-19, regardless of citizenship or vaccination status, will not be allowed to fly. This is to protect the safety of all travellers and to prevent the spread of the virus.
What info is needed for ArriveCAN app?
The ArriveCAN app can use your mobile device’s camera to capture and upload your passport information directly to your traveller profile. You may also enter the information from a passport or resident card manually.
This is a convenient way to store your passport information and keep it up-to-date. You can also use the app to update your profile with information from a new passport or card.
If you have any symptoms of COVID-19, you may be eligible for a PCR test. This is especially true if you are age 55 or older and have not had a COVID-19 vaccine booster dose, if you have a high-risk medical condition, or if you have a weakened immune system.
Final Words
There are currently no travel restrictions to Canada. However, all travelers must have a valid passport and may be required to quarantine upon arrival.
As of right now, the only travel restriction to Canada is that all visitors must have a valid passport.
