COVID-19: Latest update December 6, 2021—Temporary border restrictions and measures to address COVID-19 Omicron variant of concern
Coming soon: Fully vaccinated travellers arriving by air or land, who have been in any country other than the United States in the 14Â days prior to entry to Canada, will all be subject to arrival testing and enhanced public health measures. Travellers arriving by air may take connecting flights to their place of quarantine.
In effect: Travellers who have been in the following countries within 14 days prior to arrival in Canada: Botswana, Egypt, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, South Africa, Zimbabwe
- Foreign nationals are not permitted entry into Canada
- Canadian citizens, permanent residents, people with status under the Indian Act, are subject to enhanced pre-entry and arrival testing, screening, and quarantine measures
- Travellers (fully vaccinated and unvaccinated) are required to stay at a designated quarantine facility while they await their arrival test result
Ongoing
- Short trips 72Â hours or less by land and air: Backgrounder
- Current border measures and requirements
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) facilitates the flow of legitimate travellers and trade. The agency also enforces more than 90 acts and regulations that keep our country and Canadians safe.
