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As of August 9, 2021, fully vaccinated U.S. citizens and permanent residents have been allowed to enter Canada. To qualify as fully vaccinated, travellers must have received at least two doses of an accepted vaccine or a mix of two accepted vaccines, or at least one dose of the Janssen/Johnson & Johnson vaccine. This must have been received at least 14 days before entering Canada. Travellers must also submit their travel and vaccination information within 72 hours before their arrival in Canada via the ArriveCAN app or website.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Accepted vaccines | At least 2 doses of an accepted vaccine, or a mix of 2 accepted vaccines, or at least 1 dose of the Janssen/Johnson & Johnson vaccine |
| Time since last dose | At least 14 days before entering Canada |
| Proof of vaccination | ArriveCAN app or website |
| Other requirements | Pre-entry molecular test (not rapid antigen test) |
| Unvaccinated travellers | Must meet testing and quarantine requirements |
| Exemptions | Travellers providing essential services or with other exemptions from quarantine and Day-8 testing |
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What You'll Learn
Accepted vaccines
To enter Canada, travellers must provide proof of vaccination. The Canadian government recognizes certain vaccines for entry, and travellers must have received the full series of an accepted vaccine or a combination of accepted vaccines. Accepted vaccines in Canada include:
- Pfizer-BioNTech
- Moderna
- AstraZeneca
- Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) – only one dose is required
- Medicago's Covifenz
To qualify as a fully vaccinated traveller, you must have received your last dose at least 14 days before entering Canada. It is important to note that booster shots are not currently mandated for entry into Canada. However, travellers should stay updated with the latest information and guidelines, as requirements may change.
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Number of doses
To enter Canada, you must be fully vaccinated. To qualify as fully vaccinated, you must have received at least two doses of a vaccine or combination of vaccines accepted by the Government of Canada, or at least one dose of the Janssen/Johnson & Johnson vaccine. This must have been administered at least 14 days before entering Canada. If you have recovered from COVID-19, you will still need two doses of an accepted vaccine or a mix of two accepted vaccines. If you have only had one dose of an accepted vaccine other than Janssen/Johnson & Johnson, you do not qualify for the fully vaccinated traveller exemption.
You must submit your travel and vaccination information within 72 hours before your arrival in Canada via the ArriveCAN app or website. You will then receive an ArriveCAN receipt with the letter A, I, or V beside your name. You must present this receipt to a government official at the border. If you are travelling by boat, you must submit your information when you enter Canada. If you are boarding a cruise ship, there are specific requirements outlined on the Cruise Ship Travel Page. If you do not have a smartphone, you can submit your information on a computer.
If you do not qualify for the fully vaccinated traveller exemption, you may still be able to enter Canada. However, you will need to meet the testing and quarantine requirements. This includes providing proof of a negative molecular test result taken within 72 hours of arrival or proof of a previous positive test result taken between 14 and 180 days. If you are not fully vaccinated, you must also quarantine for 14 days to limit the spread of COVID-19 and its variants in Canada. Failure to comply with these requirements can result in fines, jail time, and other penalties.
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Timing of doses
To enter Canada, you must be fully vaccinated. To qualify as fully vaccinated, you must have received at least two doses of a vaccine or a combination of vaccines accepted by the Government of Canada, or at least one dose of the Janssen/Johnson & Johnson vaccine. If you have recovered from COVID-19, you still need at least two doses of an accepted vaccine or a combination of two accepted vaccines. If you have only received one dose of an accepted vaccine other than Janssen/Johnson & Johnson, you do not qualify for the fully vaccinated traveller exemption.
To be considered fully vaccinated, you must have received your last dose at least 14 calendar days before entering Canada. For example, if your last dose was on a Thursday, then the first day that you meet the 14-day condition is two Thursdays later. This timing requirement only applies to the second dose, not to any subsequent doses.
You must submit your travel and vaccination information within 72 hours before your arrival in Canada using the ArriveCAN mobile app or website. You will then receive an ArriveCAN receipt, which you must present at the border. Your proof of vaccination must be in English or French. If it is not, you need a certified translation, which includes the stamp or membership number of a professional translation association. You must keep a copy of your vaccination documentation and any certified translations for verification at the border and for 14 days following your entry to Canada.
If you do not qualify for the fully vaccinated traveller exemption, you may still be able to enter Canada. However, you will need to meet additional requirements, including testing and quarantine.
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Proof of vaccination
To enter Canada, travellers must be fully vaccinated. This means that travellers must have received at least two doses of a vaccine or a combination of vaccines accepted by the Government of Canada, or at least one dose of the Janssen/Johnson & Johnson vaccine. The second dose must have been administered at least 14 days before entering Canada.
Travellers must provide proof of vaccination through the ArriveCAN mobile app or website. This can be done by uploading an official certificate, pass, card, receipt, or confirmation that shows any first and second doses of the COVID-19 vaccine received. If the proof of vaccination is not in English or French, travellers must provide a certified translation that includes the stamp or membership number of a professional translation association. It is recommended that travellers keep a copy (paper or electronic) of their vaccination documentation and the original certified translation with them while travelling and for 14 days after entering Canada.
To obtain an ArriveCAN receipt, travellers must submit their travel and vaccination information within 72 hours before their arrival in Canada. The receipt will have a letter "A," "I," or "V" beside the traveller's name, indicating that they have uploaded their proof of vaccination. Travellers must present this receipt upon arrival in Canada, either on their phone or as a printout.
It is important to note that travellers who do not qualify as fully vaccinated may still be able to enter Canada but must follow additional testing and quarantine requirements. These requirements may include providing proof of a negative COVID-19 molecular test taken within 72 hours before arrival or proof of a previous positive test result taken between 14 and 180 days.
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Testing and quarantine requirements
Travellers must submit their travel and vaccination information within 72 hours before their arrival in Canada via the ArriveCAN mobile app or website. This includes uploading proof of vaccination in English or French. If travellers are unable to use the app or website, they can have someone submit their information on their behalf. They must then present their ArriveCAN receipt with the letter A, I, or V beside their name to a government official at the border.
Fully vaccinated travellers may be exempt from quarantine requirements. However, they still need to show proof of a negative COVID-19 molecular test result taken within 72 hours of their arrival in Canada. Rapid antigen tests are not accepted. Travellers who are unable to present a negative test result must quarantine for 14 days. Additionally, travellers may be selected for mandatory randomized testing upon arrival.
Unvaccinated travellers must meet Canada's COVID-19 traveller testing, ArriveCAN, and quarantine requirements. They must present proof of a negative COVID-19 molecular test result taken within 72 hours of their arrival in Canada. They must also quarantine for 14 days. International air travellers must take a test upon arrival and wait up to three days in a government-approved hotel for their test results. They will be required to pay a fee of $2,000 upon booking the hotel room.
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Frequently asked questions
Yes, all travellers entering Canada by air, land, or sea must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
To qualify as a fully vaccinated traveller, you must have received at least two doses of a vaccine accepted by the Government of Canada or at least one dose of the Janssen/Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Your last dose must also have been administered at least 14 days before entering Canada.
You must submit your travel and vaccination information in ArriveCAN within 72 hours before your arrival in Canada. You will receive an ArriveCAN receipt, which you must present to a government official when you cross the border. Keep a copy of your vaccination documentation and the original proof of vaccination with you during your travel and for 14 days after entering Canada.
