The world is starting to reopen its borders because of the covid-19 pandemic, not only to allow the reunification of families and the free transit of goods, but also tourism, since it generates thousands of jobs.
In the case of Canada, this is one of the relatively most anticipated returns, primarily for Mexicans. On September 7, the Canadian government hopes to reopen its borders with various demands, mainly by getting vaccinated against covid-19. A few weeks ago, they reopened the borders for Americans and their Canadian citizens.
What are the covid requirements that Canada requires to enter the country?
The Canadian government requires non-essential trips to the country to have their full schedule of the four nationally approved vaccines and have received their last dose 14 days before entering.
- Pfizer-BioNTech
- AstraZeneca-Oxford
- Moderna Inc.
- Johnson & Johnson (Janssen)
Any other dose that has been inoculated will not be valid. In the case of Mexico, if you have been vaccinated with Sinovac, Sputnik V and CanSino, you will not be allowed to enter Canada even if your documents are in order. For the moment, only those under 12 are exempt from the rule, since vaccination against covid-19 in children has not started.
If you have a vaccine combination between Pfizer, AstraZeneca and / or Moderna, you can also enter Canada. In the case of the Johnson & Johnson dose, it is sufficient to be vaccinated, since it is a single application.
Remember that:
– You must not show any symptoms
– You must present a negative PCR test carried out no more than 72 hours before your arrival in Canada
– You have completed your information in the ArriveCAN application
– You are eligible to enter the country before the law for the protection of immigrants and refugees– Canada in Mexico (@EmbCanMexico) September 3, 2021
Anyone over 5 years old must have a PCR test, made by a reputable laboratory or testing facility —As a government health center or reputable private medical facility– to qualify for the exemption and 72 hours before entering Canada.
In addition, it is necessary to have no symptoms or be sick with the coronavirus, and upload your proof of covid vaccination on the ArriveCAN platform and previously translated into English or French in PDF, PNG or JPG-JPEG format. It is recommended as a reference that you also download the original receipt.
If they do not have it, the traveler is subject to a 14-day quarantine during which their SARS-CoV-2 tests, which must be negative, are carried out. Airports and border points will perform random covid-19 tests for travelers, which must be completed within 24 hours of arriving in the country. In case of positive, it is necessary to contact the numbers of the medical service.
Are there any other additional requirements?
With the exception of the new recommendations for covid-19, the process of entering Canada remains relatively intact, which consists of having a valid passport and processing the Canadian visa for short stays, or the eTA permit for long stays, even which can be obtained online.
In addition to having a credit or debit card, providing your email address and complying with all regulations set by the airline itself and immigration authorities when boarding and departing getting off the plane or car.
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