COVID-19: Entry requirements to be lifted

IMPACT – MEDIUM

The Canadian government has announced that it will lift all COVID-related entry requirements for those traveling to the country.

Key Points:

• Beginning Oct. 1, individuals traveling to Canada will no longer be required to:
  • Submit public health information through ArriveCAN.
  • Provide proof of a COVID-19 vaccination.
  • Take a COVID-19 test before or after arrival.
  • Undergo a quarantine.
  • Self-monitor for COVID-19 symptoms after arrival.
• Travelers who entered Canada in the 14 days before Oct. 1 will not be required to complete the remainder of their quarantine or isolation or complete COVID-19 testing requirements.
• Those who are entering Canada before Oct. 1 must submit health information through ArriveCAN within 72 hours before arrival and provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination. Those who are not fully vaccinated and have no health exemptions must take additional COVID-19 tests on the first and eighth day of their mandatory quarantine.
• More information regarding Canada’s COVID-19 entry requirements in place until Oct. 1 is available here.

Additional Information: Travelers can continue to use ArriveCAN to save time at the airport by submitting their customs and immigration information before entering the country.

BAL Analysis: COVID-19 entry requirements will no longer apply to those traveling to the Canada after Sept. 30. The response to the COVID-19 pandemic continues to develop, and BAL will provide additional updates as information becomes available.

This alert has been provided by the BAL Global Practice group. For additional information, please contact berryapplemanleiden@bal.com.

Copyright © 2022 Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP. All rights reserved. Reprinting or digital redistribution to the public is permitted only with the express written permission of Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP. For inquiries, please contact copyright@bal.com.