Travel Restrictions, Exemptions, and Advice

COVID-19 testing required for people flying into Canada

Starting January 7, 2021, air travellers 5 years of age or older are required to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test result to the airline prior to boarding international flights bound for Canada. See new requirements for air travellers.

Mandatory 14-day quarantine or isolation

Everyone entering Canada must follow mandatory isolation or quarantine requirements. Not respecting the mandatory requirements is a serious offence and you could face consequences and penalties.

Travelling to and within Canada)

• Travel restrictions in Canada
• Provincial and territorial restrictions
• Flying to and within Canada
• Foreign nationals reuniting with family
• Mandatory isolation or quarantine

Citizenship and Immigration

• Visitors, foreign workers and students
• Permanent residents
• Immigration application and sponsorship
• Refugees and asylum claimants
• Citizenship applications
• Biometrics

Leaving and while outside Canada

• Travel health notice for all countries: avoid non-essential travel
• Travelling outside of Canada
• Global travel advisory
• Your safety and security outside Canada
• Travel insurance

Passport and Travel Documents

• Passport services
• Certificate of identity or refugee travel document
• Changes to frequent traveller programs

Impact on transport regulations and movement of goods

• Aviation
• Marine transportation
• Road transportation
• Rail transportation
• Transportation of dangerous goods
• Importing goods by mail