New Travel Restrictions to Canada Could Crush Your Summer Vacation Plans and Drain Your Wallet
Attention, American travelers: starting next month, new travel restrictions to Canada could slam your budget hard. Canada is tightening entry rules, requiring most U.S. visitors to prove they have at least $2,000 in available funds per person for a week-long trip. That's on top of possible visa fees, up to $350 per application, and a mandatory 14-day quarantine, even for vaccinated travelers, unless you shell out for an approved hotel at $300 a night. For a family of four, this could mean an extra $5,000 in hidden costs—all before you even see a maple leaf. Airlines and tour operators are warning that cancellations could spike, leaving you with nonrefundable bookings. If you've got a Canada trip planned, check your credit card's travel insurance now, or you might be stuck with the bill.