Last updated May 9, 2023 at 11:29 am EST.
The Administration will end the COVID-19 vaccine requirements for international air travelers at the end of the day on May 11, the same day that the COVID-19 public health emergency ends. This means starting May 12, noncitizen nonimmigrant air passengers will no longer need to show proof of being fully vaccinated with an accepted COVID-19 vaccine to board a flight to the United States. CDC’s Amended OrderImplementing Presidential Proclamation on Safe Resumption of Global Travel During the COVID-19 Pandemicwill no longer be in effect when thePresidential ProclamationAdvancing the Safe Resumption of Global Travel During the COVID-19 Pandemicis revoked.
Country-Specific Information:
For all travelers entering Canada on or after October 1, 2022:
- Proof of COVID-19 vaccination isnot required, except for travelers arriving from the People’s Republic of China, Hong Kong, and Macao.
- COVID-19 pre-entry and arrival tests arenot required
- Quarantine after you enter Canada isnot required
- UsingArriveCAN isnot required
- If you’re flying into Toronto Pearson, Vancouver, or Montréal-Trudeau international airports, you can still use ArriveCAN to complete yourAdvance CBSA Declaration to save time upon arrival
- Pre-boarding tests for cruise passengers arenot required
- As always,travel documentsare required
- Health checks to board planes and trains arenot required
- Wearing masks on planes and trains isnot required
Please consulthttps://travel.gc.ca/travel-covidfor updated information on Canadian travel requirements. Pleasevisit this websitefor additional information on health regulations in Saint Pierre et Miquelon (a French overseas territory).
- Are either PCR and/or antigen tests available for U.S. citizens in Canada? Yes
- If so, are test results reliably available within one calendar day? Yes
- COVID-19 testing is available throughout Canada for medical purposes. Costs for private testing for travel purposes vary widely and can exceed $300.
- This Government of Canada website contains information about COVID-19 testing in Canada and includes a link to the COVID-19 information websites of each province and territory.
- If you are seeking COVID-19 testing solely to comply with air travel requirements to the United States or other countries, you should check with your air carrier or travel representative for the latest information.
- Has the government of Canada approved a COVID-19 vaccine for use? Yes
- Are vaccines available in Canada for U.S. citizens to receive? Yes
- Which vaccines are available in Canada?This Government of Canada website provides information about COVID-19 vaccines in Canada.
- Visit the FDA’s website to learn more about FDA-approved vaccines in the United States.
- The U.S. government does not plan to provide COVID-19 vaccinations to private U.S. citizens overseas. Please follow host country developments and guidelines for COVID-19 vaccination.
- Are there COVID-related entry requirements for U.S. citizens? No
- Is a negative COVID-19 test (PCR and/or serology) required for entry? No
- Are health screening procedures in place at airports and other ports of entry? No
- Is a curfew in place? No
- There is no nation-wide curfew, the following websitesofferup-to-dateprovincial information:
- Are there restrictions on intercity or interstate travel? No
- Are U.S. citizens required to quarantine? No
- Are commercial flights operating? Yes
- Is public transportation operating? Yes
- Government of Canada’s COVID-19 response website.
- Other links:
- COVID-19 Traveler Information page on travel.state.gov
- CDC page on COVID-19
- Travel.state.gov Country Information and Travel Advisory page for Canada.
U.S. Embassy Ottawa
490 SussexDrive
Ottawa, Ontario
Canada
613-688-5335
OttawaACS@state.gov
https://ca.usembassy.gov/
U.S. Consulate General Montreal
1134 Rue Ste- Catherine West
Montréal, Quebec H3B 1H4
Canada
Telephone:+1 (514) 398-9695
Emergency After-Hours Telephone:+1 (416) 645-9124
Fax:+1 (514) 398-9748
Email:Montreal-ACS@state.gov
U.S. Consulate General Toronto
360 University Ave
Toronto, Ontario M5G 1S4
Canada
Telephone:+1 (416) 595-1700
Emergency After-Hours Telephone:+1 (416) 595-6506
Fax:+1 (416) 595-5466
Email:TorontoPassport@state.gov
U.S. Consulate General Vancouver
1075 West Pender Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6E 2M6
Canada
Telephone:+1 (604) 685-4311
Emergency After-Hours Telephone:+1 (604) 685-4311
Fax:+1 (604) 685-7175
Email:vancouverACS@state.gov
U.S. Consulate General Halifax
Purdy’s Wharf Tower II
1969 Upper Water Street, Suite 904
Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 3R7
Canada
Telephone:+1 (902) 429-2480
Emergency After-Hours Telephone:+1 (902) 429-2480, Press 1
Fax:+1 (902) 423-6861
Email:Halifax-ACS@state.gov
U.S. Consulate Winnipeg
201 Portage Avenue, Suite 860
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 3K6
Canada
Telephone:+1 (204) 940-1800
Emergency After-Hours Telephone:+1 (403) 266-8962 and press “0” for assistance (Consulate General Calgary)
Fax:+1 (204) 940-1809
U.S. Consulate General Quebec
2, rue de la Terrasse Dufferin
(Vieux Quebec, behind Chateau Frontenac)
Quebec, Quebec G1R 4T9
Canada
Telephone:+1 (418) 692-2095
Emergency After-Hours Telephone:+1 (418) 692-2096
Fax:+1 (418) 692-4640
Email:quebecacs@state.gov
U.S. Consulate General Calgary
615 Macleod Trail S.E.,
10th Floor
Calgary, Alberta, T2G 4T8
Canada
Telephone:+1 (403) 266-8962
Fax:+1 (403) 264-6630
Email:Calgary-ACS@state.gov
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- State Department – Consular Affairs: 1-888-407-4747 or 1-202-501-4444
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