5 Things You Need to Know About the New Travel Restrictions to Canada
- The new travel restrictions to Canada are now in effect, requiring all non-essential travelers to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 as of January 15, 2022.
- Fully vaccinated travelers must upload their vaccine documents via the ArriveCAN app within 72 hours before arrival to avoid delays or fines.
- Unvaccinated travelers are banned from entering Canada for tourism or recreation, though exemptions apply for certain essential workers, like truck drivers and medical staff.
- Random mandatory testing at airports has resumed, with fully vaccinated travelers potentially selected for a test upon arrival (no quarantine needed if negative).
- Those who fail to comply with the travel restrictions to Canada face a $5,000 fine or worse, including a 14-day quarantine at a government-authorized facility without exceptions.