Alaskan Sea-Duction
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When will the US reciprocate?
We crossed into the USA today (land crossing) Proof of vaccine was required (like Canada) but no pcr or rapid test. So, the same so far as I can tell.
Strange there is no mention on the internet like there was when Canada announced scrapping it. All links still want the one day rapid test to enter US.
Maybe you got an anti vax border guard who could care less.
We flew from Sidney to Seattle/Phoenix a few days ago. There is a rapid testing site at the airport which we signed up for. Once tested they sent an email saying negative, we had to show it at ticket counter along with vaccine cards and passports.
As TT said, your mode of travel, citizenship etc determines requirements. Bottom line, without vaccine card Canadian border crossing gets complicated or barred.
My first thought/hope was thar Nexus would be back in effect....phone-in clearing. But having to present a vax card for inspection upon entry means no Nexus.
It's actually better than NEXUS now. You need to use the ArriveCAN app or website to pre-announce your arrival, and upload proof of vaccination, etc. So it's all done in advance. We stopped at the customs dock in Port Sidney, but everything was done via phone.
Strange there is no mention on the internet like there was when Canada announced scrapping it. All links still want the one day rapid test to enter US.
Maybe you got an anti vax border guard who could care less.
I needed the rapid test to enter the US last week.
Rapid test to US By land, no. By air, still yes.Land border restrictions for travel to the United States remain in effect. Fully vaccinated foreign travelers are able to travel to the United States across the Northern and Southwest borders with Canada and Mexico. Travelers who enter the United States at land POEs and ferry terminals do not require proof of a negative test; in addition, U.S. citizens and LPRs do not need to provide proof of vaccination status at land POEs and ferry terminals
At this point flying back into the USA still requires Covid Test result even for US citizens. I don't know about flying into Canada. Driving or Boating into Canada or the USA does not require a Covid Test at this time for US citizens. US citizens will need to show proof of vaccination to be admitted to Canada. I do not know the rules for Canadian Citizens entering the US.
Just read the new guidelines and it seems to suggest you do NOT need to be vaccinated to come into Canada.
Here's the whole section:
What about unvaccinated travellers (including kids)?
Unvaccinated or partially vaccinated Canadian travellers must still get tested.
They'll get a molecular test on arrival and on the eighth day after arrival. These travellers must quarantine for 14 days — regardless of their test results during that period.
The Canadian government has outlined three accepted types of test and that specific conditions that apply to each.
Children under five years old do not need a pre-entry test.
Generally speaking, unvaccinated foreign nationals are not allowed to travel to Canada. There are some very limited exceptions.
Those 12 years of age plus four months or older who are not considered fully vaccinated still cannot board a train, plane or ferry in Canada.
Medevac flights and private flights that do not require access to an airport with a vaccine requirement are excluded.
QUESTION IS: can we 'quarantine' on our boat or haveta go to one of their designated prison hotels?
SEEMS like foreigners CAN come in but with a two week quarantine sans vaxx.