Vaccinated travellers can come to Canada without getting tested, no quarantine

Abstract: Travellers to Canada who are fully vaccinated can enter Canada without getting tested. Highlights:

• On February 28, 2022, the Canadian government declared that fully vaccinated people could enter Canada without getting tested.
• Travelers to Canada do not need to quarantine for 14 days.
• Children below 12 years of age are exempted from self-isolation as per the new pandemic rules.

On Monday, February 28, 2022, the government of Canada announced new guidelines for travelers to Canada. People who have completed the required dosages of vaccines need not a negative test report to visit Canada. They are also not required to quarantine for two weeks. The earlier guidelines stated that the children below 12 years of age had to self-isolate even if adults accompanied them. With the new rules, which came into effect on Monday, the children need not quarantine. The traveling rules within Canada have been relaxed. Although, the government has warned the citizens of Canad to travel with caution. Check you eligibility to Canada through Y-Axis Canada Immigration Points Calculator.

The Canadian Health Minister says

Jean-Yves Duclos, the Health Minister of Canada, announced on Monday that the revised guidelines are proof that Canada has fought COVID-19 caution based on science. The new measures have been laid down after tackling the latest variant of the pandemic virus. He also emphasized that random testing would be done; to identify any mutated form of the pandemic virus and curb the spread. The borders of Canada would remain adaptable to changes in the future circumstances. Do you wish to visit Canada? Y-Axis will guide you in completing your wish.

Guidelines for Travelers to Canada

The new rules for unvaccinated travellers are

• Travelers to Canada who are not vaccinated will be tested for COVID-19.
• The test would be conducted eight days after they arrive in Canada. They need to quarantine for 14 days.
• The new health measures at the border of Canada said that travelers could use a rapid antigen test result for COVID-19.
• The test needs to be taken a day before their scheduled flight or
• Arrival at the terrestrial border or seaport of entry
• Molecular test results taken not less than 72 hours ago for scheduled flights or arrival at the border or seaport of entry

If the unvaccinated travelers do not abide by any of the new rules, they would not be allowed to enter the country.

Changed Rules for the Airports in Canada

From February 28, 2022, all the airports of Canada will be functional. Before the new guidelines were announced, 18 airports in Canada were allowed to operate for the management of international flights. Omar Alghabra, the Transport Minister of Canada, praised the citizens of Canada for the new measure. He appreciated the willingness to get vaccinated by the Canadians. According to him, the revised guidelines aid in reuniting families who could not meet.

Canadian Tourism

The Tourism Minister of Canada showered praises on the Canadian tourism industry for focusing on travelers' safety while tackling a slow economy caused by the pandemic. The Minister is optimistic that the new measures will aid the Canadian economy to get back on track. All the travelers to Canada need to submit vaccination proof, either in English or French, through the ArriveCAN app. Do you need guidance to migrate to Canada? Contact Y-Axis, the No. 1 Overseas Immigration Consultant. If you found this article interesting, you may want to read IRCC extends Interim Authorization to Work policy for one more year