Canadian government announced that as of February 21, 2021, travellers, unless exempted, are required to reserve a government-authorized hotel for 3 nights prior to departure to Canada. Travellers must present proof of having reserved and pre-paid for their accommodation through ArriveCAN. It is the responsibility of the traveller to ensure that you have a confirmed government-authorized hotel booking prior to boarding a flight coming to Canada.
Important Note:
- An unaccompanied minor or unaccompanied dependent child is exempt from the 3-night hotel stay.
- If the child is accompanied by their parents, they are required to stay at a government-approved hotel for 3 days upon arrival.
- The 3 day hotel stopover is part of the 14 day quarantine period.
- Travellers will also be required to take another COVID-19 molecular test on day 10 of their 14-day quarantine. Travellers will be provided with a COVID-19 test kit and instructions before leaving the airport.
Travel Checklist:
- Check for provincial or territorial restrictions
- Assess your quarantine plan before you travel
- List ItemGet your pre-entry COVID-19 test
- Reserve your 3 night hotel stay
- Register in advance for your arrival test
- Use ArriveCAN to submit your travel and quarantine plans
- Have your ArriveCAN receipt and pre-entry test results ready to provide to the airline
- Check the requirements for boarding a flight to Canada
- Have your ArriveCAN receipt, test results, hotel booking and quarantine plans ready for assessment by a Border Services Officer
- Take a test on arrival
- Go directly to your pre-booked hotel for up to 3-nights to await results from your arrival test
- Awaiting test results at the hotel
- Know how to quarantine after the hotel
- Take your Day-10 test and await results
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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.
