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Coronavirus disease (COVID-19)
Starting 11:59 pm (EST) January 6, 2021, all air passengers five years of age or older, including Canadians, will be required to show a negative PCR test result taken within 72 hours prior to boarding their scheduled departure to Canada. Contact local health authorities to find out where you can get a PCR test.
Official travel advisories are in effect: Avoid non-essential travel outside Canada and avoid all travel on cruise ships outside Canada until further notice.
Check the Pandemic COVID-19 travel health notice.
Check our COVID-19 safety and security advice for Canadians abroad.
If you need financial help to return to Canada, check COVID-19: Financial help for Canadians outside Canada.
Returning to Canada? Travellers to Canada must submit COVID-related information electronically. Use ArriveCAN to comply with the new mandatory requirements.
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