COVID-19: Travel, testing and borders

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<li>to save time at the border, you can use <a href="https://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/services/arrivecan/declaration.html">Advance Declaration in ArriveCAN</a> to submit your customs and immigration declaration before flying into Canada</li> </ul> </li> <li>Pre-boarding tests for cruise passengers are <strong>not required</strong></li> <li>As always, <a href="https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/travel-voyage/td-dv-eng.html">travel documents </a> are required</li> <li>Health checks to board planes and trains are <strong>not required</strong></li> <li>Wearing masks on planes and trains is <strong>not required</strong> <ul> <li>It's strongly recommended that you wear a <a href="https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/2019-novel-coronavirus-infection/prevention-risks.html#wm">well-constructed and well-fitted mask or respirator</a> while you travel</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p>If you have <a href="https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/2019-novel-coronavirus-infection/symptoms.html">symptoms of COVID-19</a>, you shouldn't travel to Canada.</p> <p>If you feel sick or experience any symptoms of COVID-19 during your travel to Canada or upon arrival, you should:</p> <ul> <li>inform the flight attendant, cruise staff or a border services officer upon arrival. You may be referred to a Quarantine Officer for a health assessment and further direction.</li> <li>avoid taking public transportation</li> <li>check <a href="https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/2019-novel-coronavirus-infection/symptoms/provincial-territorial-resources-covid-19.html ">provincial or territorial requirements</a> for what you need to do if you’re symptomatic or have tested positive for COVID-19</li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="well-sm"> <div class="container"> <div class="col-md-3"> <h2 class="mrgn-tp-sm h3" id="travelling-canada">Travelling in and out of Canada</h2> </div> <div class="col-md-9"> <ul class="mrgn-tp-0 mrgn-bttm-md colcount-md-1"> <li><a href="/travelling/advisories">International travel advice and advisories</a></li> <li><a href="https://travel.gc.ca/travelling/health-safety/travel-health-notices/513">COVID-19 and international travel</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/coronavirus-disease-covid-19/vaccines/life-after-vaccination/vaccine-proof.html">Proof of vaccination</a></li> <li><a href="https://ircc.canada.ca/english/visit/visas.asp">Find out if you need a visa</a></li> </ul> <p>Wearing masks on planes and trains in Canada is <strong>not required.</strong></p> <ul> <li>It's still strongly recommended that you wear a <a href="https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/2019-novel-coronavirus-infection/prevention-risks.html#wm">high quality and well-fitted mask or respirator</a> while you travel</li> </ul> </div> </div> </section> <section class="well well-sm brdr-0 mrgn-bttm-0"> <div class="container"> <div class="col-md-3"> <h2 class="mrgn-tp-sm h3" id="situation">Situation in Canada</h2> </div> <div class="col-md-9"> <ul class="mrgn-tp-0 mrgn-bttm-md colcount-md-1"> <li><a href="https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/coronavirus-disease-covid-19.html">COVID-19 guidance, vaccines, limiting the spread</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/coronavirus-disease-covid-19/testing-screening-contact-tracing/summary-data-travellers.html">Summary data about travellers, testing and compliance</a></li> </ul> <p>The Government of Canada will continue to monitor the situation. 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