COVID-19 Information - Canada (2023)

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.

Please see:https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2023/05/01/the-biden-administration-will-end-covid-19-vaccination-requirements-for-federal-employees-contractors-international-travelers-head-start-educators-and-cms-certified-facilities/

Country-Specific Information:

For all travelers entering Canada on or after October 1, 2022:

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).

COVID-19 Testing:
  • 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.
COVID-19 Vaccine 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.
Entry and Exit Requirements:
  • 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
Movement Restrictions:
Quarantine Information:
  • Are U.S. citizens required to quarantine? No
Transportation Options:
  • Are commercial flights operating? Yes
  • Is public transportation operating? Yes
Embassy and Consulate Contact Information:

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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