Change in vax requirements for Canada?

[78puget-trawler]

I see several stories on line today stating that un vaccinated people can travel to Canada if they pre test, then quarantine for 14 days and test again on day 8.

Any truth to this or is it just bad reporting.

[Soo-Valley]

Originally Posted by 78puget-trawler

I see several stories on line today stating that un vaccinated people can travel to Canada if they pre test, then quarantine for 14 days and test again on day 8.

Any truth to this or is it just bad reporting.

That was correct a few weeks ago, not up to date on today.
heard they relaxed the mandatory quarantine, but not sure of all details yet.

[Soo-Valley]

Nope, just checked, you may not enter.
What I heard was related to Canadian children 5-11 can travel with vaccinated parents without test

[Bacchus]

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[backinblue]

I will be traveling to Canada soon for a business trip. I just checked and it looks like if you are unvaxed, you are not allowed to enter even with a negative test result. If you are fully vaxed, no testing or quarentine is required. Same applies to boaters.

[backinblue]

Stating policies related to travel in and out of a country should be fine. What's not acceptable is arguing the pros and cons and politics related to vaccinations. I'm guessing Bacchus will reply eventually.

[GoneFarrell]

Just go to the arriveCan site and read up on their rules and requirements.

https://www.canada.ca/en/public-heal...ivecan.html#a0

[78puget-trawler]

Originally Posted by GoneFarrell

Just go to the arriveCan site and read up on their rules and requirements.

https://www.canada.ca/en/public-heal...ivecan.html#a0

I did. Its a no go.

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[Comodave]

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[capran]

Originally Posted by GoneFarrell

Just go to the arriveCan site and read up on their rules and requirements.

https://www.canada.ca/en/public-heal...ivecan.html#a0

Can anyone explain what I am seeing on the above link. Use ArriveCan. It used to be you showed up, cleared customs and enjoyed your time. Is that now not possible? I'm from Spokane and have never done the Nexus or other programs because they don't have an office here (I think). Not very technical, so if someone can translate, I'd sure appreciate simple terms.

[bowball]

Originally Posted by capran

Can anyone explain what I am seeing on the above link. Use ArriveCan. It used to be you showed up, cleared customs and enjoyed your time. Is that now not possible? I'm from Spokane and have never done the Nexus or other programs because they don't have an office here (I think). Not very technical, so if someone can translate, I'd sure appreciate simple terms.

You download their app on your phone or use a computer. Enter or scan your passport, upload a photo of the proof of your two vax shots, then enter arrival info. Needs to inform then of flights in my case 72 hours in advance. If you show up by land without you either return to US, or do it there waiting and hope the system is working! Also need to bring proof of vax with you too. That’s how I read it.

Very easy system to use. Took a couple of minutes.

[RedRascal]

Originally Posted by capran

Can anyone explain what I am seeing on the above link. Use ArriveCan....

Like bowball said, ArriveCan is a smartphone app that you download onto your smartphone. You enter information in it regarding what border crossing you are using and when, if you are coming as a tourist, business, student, etc., your passport information and vax information. It's easiest if you know how to use the camera on a smartphone to take a picture of your passport and vax card. In essence this info is similar to if you fly somewhere internationally and fill out paper work on the plane for your arrival but it's just in a phone app. I've done it a couple times and found it pretty easy to use. If you are going as a couple or family one person can enter all the info for related travelers. Aside from the app the rest of the crossing is the same as always with the usually questions on what you plan to do in Canada, any weapons or produce.

[koliver]

Once your information is in the ArriveCan app, when you get to the border by land, the border person's computer has all of that info displayed, as soon as the passport is scanned, so you don't even need to show your app. I have also flown home, and arrival was just as easy.

[capran]

Originally Posted by RedRascal

Like bowball said, ArriveCan is a smartphone app that you download onto your smartphone. You enter information in it regarding what border crossing you are using and when, if you are coming as a tourist, business, student, etc., your passport information and vax information. It's easiest if you know how to use the camera on a smartphone to take a picture of your passport and vax card. In essence this info is similar to if you fly somewhere internationally and fill out paper work on the plane for your arrival but it's just in a phone app. I've done it a couple times and found it pretty easy to use. If you are going as a couple or family one person can enter all the info for related travelers. Aside from the app the rest of the crossing is the same as always with the usually questions on what you plan to do in Canada, any weapons or produce.

Glad to hear just one of us needs to do it through smart phone, as we have only one. (Spouses). and guess we'll wait till just before crossing into Canada, as it is a private vessel arrival, not a flight. I had seen something about a July 5 start, so that's disappointing if true.

[Soo-Valley]

set up the account, enter passport, vax info and then it will be easy to plug in date of arrival.
OR wait and find glitches preventing you to complete the setup.

[Sabre602]

I've had a few older (vaccinated) folks tell me that they showed up at the land border without the ArriveCan app and were walked through the process by some very helpful and patient authorities. Good on ya, Canada.