Border opens to US travellers in August

Fully vaccinated travellers who are American citizens and permanent residents, currently residing in the United States, will be allowed to enter Canada for non-essential travel as of Aug. 9, 2021. If the epidemiologic situation remains favourable in Canada, on Sept. 7 the government will open the border to non-essential travel for fully vaccinated people coming from other countries.

In order to be considered fully vaccinated, travellers need to have completed the full course of vaccination with a Government of Canada-accepted vaccine at least 14 days prior to entering Canada and meet specific entry requirements.

Subject to some exceptions, all travellers must use Arrivecan (app or web portal) to submit their travel information. If they are eligible to enter Canada and meet specific criteria, fully vaccinated travellers will not have to quarantine upon arrival in Canada.

Some provinces and territories may have their own entry restrictions in place. It is recommended to check and follow both the federal and any provincial or territorial restrictions and requirements before travelling.

All travellers, regardless of vaccination status, will still require a pre-entry COVID-19 molecular test result. However as of Aug. 9, 2021, the government of Canada is adjusting its post-arrival testing strategy for fully vaccinated travellers. Using a new border testing surveillance program at airports and land border crossings, fully vaccinated travellers will not need a post-arrival test unless they have been