In the wake of the pandemic caused by Covid-19 several countries around the world have completely closed their borders, preventing the entry of tourists and international travelers that could worsen the spread of virus. Canada was no exception and still maintains strong sanitary protocols for all types of visitors … until now.
Due to the decrease in new cases of Covid-19 In recent weeks and with the advancement of vaccination in the country, Canadian authorities have announced the relaxation of their travel restrictions, as a first step towards reopening of its borders.
If you are interested in visiting Canada or migrate in search of a job, we explain here what changes there will be in their border regulations.
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What changes will there be in the travel restrictions?
By a press release, the Public Health Agency of Canada detailed what will be the first changes in their restrictions for travelers National and international; these settings will mark the start of a reopening prudent and progressive in their limits.
As of July 5, 2021 at 11:59 p.m., visitors fully vaccinated permitted to enter the country will not be subject to the federal requirement to quarantine for two weeks or be tested for Covid-19 eight days after your arrival. They also will not necessarily have to stay in a hotel authorized by the Government of Canada.
Who is authorized to enter Canada?
According to the Department of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), which are authorized to access to the national territory are: Canadian citizens, Canadian citizens with dual or more nationalities, permanent residents in Canada, persons registered under the Indian Community Act in Canada and refugees.
Regarding the foreign visitors, admission is approved to those who are direct parents of the persons mentioned in the previous paragraph, including spouses, common-law partners, dependent children, parents, parents-in-law, parents-in-law, guardians or guardians; or, that it is the extended family of the citizen in question. In both cases, the minimum stay in the country is 15 days.
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The Public Health Agency of Canada it also gives special authorizations for humanitarian reasons; for example, being present in the last moments of a loved one, providing support to a critically ill person, providing medical care to a family member or attending a funeral.
Also eligible are temporary workers with the relevant authorization, emergency service providers, students specializing in healthcare, people who perform medical deliveries, installation, repair or maintenance technicians; farmers, members of the Navy or Air Force, international students from an institution validated by Canadian authorities and participants in international sporting events.
If you do not fit into any of these categories, you will be refused entry. in the country until the restrictions for tourists or others non-essential travelers.
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Who are considered “fully vaccinated”?
The above travelers will only be considered “fully vaccinated” if they have already received both doses of a vaccine or a combination of vaccines. accepted by the government of Canada, such as those developed by Pfizer, Modern, AstraZeneca and Johnson & johnson.
Likewise, the vaccine should be applied at least 14 days before your arrival at Canada. It is important that eligible people show proof of vaccination in English, French or accompanied by a certified translation.
This document should be provided through the ArriveCAN app, along with other information such as the date of vaccination, the country where the vaccine was administered and the name of the vaccine. The day of trip You must bring a physical copy of this receipt.
What else does it take to enter the country?
In addition to proof of vaccination, an electronic travel authorization is required (AVE); it is an entry condition for Mexican citizens which flies towards Canada for short stays of six months or less.
Even if they are already vaccinated, travelers they will need to be tested for Covid-19 within 72 hours before flight and immediately upon arrival at Canada.
That way, public health experts across the country will follow positive cases at the border, detect variants of concern and put in place the restrictions necessary to prevent the virus from spreading, the Canadian government says.
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Even though visitors do not show symptoms related to the disease, it is essential to prepare a quarantine plan and present it to the corresponding government institutions.
Those who do not respect these measures will violate the law on quarantine, qualifying for a sentence of six months in prison and / or a fine of 750 thousand Canadian dollars, the equivalent of 12 million 112 thousand 177 Mexican pesos, warns the Mexican Embassy in Canada.
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What if I am not vaccinated?
Unvaccinated or partially vaccinated travelers are not eligible for exemption from quarantine in a hotel authorized by the authorities, and will need to be tested for Covid-19 after a week of arrival at CanadaIRCC said.
Consider these requirements before boarding a flight for Canada; otherwise, they can keep you in isolation for 14 days or just send you home.
Stay tuned for the official government pages of Canada or from the Mexican Embassy in Canada for the following changes in the travel restriction.
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