Requirements for International Travelers to Enter Canada by Air

Travel update to canada

If you are traveling to Canada by air, it is now mandatory to use ArriveCan to submit your information digitally before you board your flight.  In addition, international travelers who are five years of age or older are required to present proof of a negative COVID-19 test to the airline before boarding a flight to Canada.  It must be a molecular polymerase chain reaction test ( PCR test) and needs to be conducted within 72 hours prior to your departure.

Students can download the ArriveCAN mobile app through Google Play or the AppStore.  They may also sign in Online.  Travel and contact information must be submitted to ArriveCAN at least 48 hours before departure.  Once you successfully submit your information, an ArriveCAN receipt will be displayed.  Please take a screenshot or print it out.  You will need to present the ArriveCAN receipt to the Canadian border services officer when you enter Canada.  After you have entered Canada, you must confirm through ArriveCAN that you have arrived at the address you provided for your quarantine or isolation location within 48 hours of your entry into Canada and to complete daily COVID-19 symptom self-assessments.  For details, please click here to visit the official ArriveCAN website from the Canadian government.

Download as a mobile app

Create an account and sign in online

Watch the video to learn ArriveCAN

Disclaimer: The information from the newsletter is directly derived from IRCC. The material and information contained on this website is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as professional advice. Although best efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy of the information at the time of writing, we cannot guarantee the completeness or accuracy of all information. As information may change without notice, always refer to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s website for the most accurate and up-to-date information.

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