International student checklist before leaving your country – Covid 19 focus
IRCC says you can travel to Canada if meet the following requirements:
- Proof of a negative COVID-19 test (PCR) performed within 72 hours of your departure to Canada
- Valid study permit or letter of introduction from an approved designated learning institution (DLI)
- Submitted your travel plan through ArriveCan application and,
- You have a quarantine plan for 14 days
As of August 9th international students must be aware of the following changes:
| Fully Vaccinated travellers permitted to travel to Canada | Unvaccinated travellers currently permitted to travel to Canada (or those vaccinated with unapproved vaccines) |
|---|---|
| Not required to quarantine but must have a suitable quarantine plan in case if Canadian Border Services establish if quarantine is still required | Must quarantine for 14 days |
| Not required to stay at a government authorized hotel | Not required to stay at a government authorized hotel |
| Must meet pre-entry requirements | Must meet pre-entry requirements |
| Undertake testing as part of surveillance strategy | On-arrival and Day 8 testing, as well as testing as part of surveillance strategy |
| Follow local public health measures | Follow local public health measures |
All travellers must use ArriveCAN to enter their information, including proof of vaccination before arriving to Canada.
Free application ArriveCAN is available in Apple and Google online stores.
What Canada Border Services consider Fully Vaccinated:
- You received the full series of accepted COVID-19 vaccine
- You received the last dose at least 14 days prior to the day you enter Canada
- Vaccine information must be in French or English and uploaded in ArriveCAN app
- This information may be changed and for expanded information about which vaccines are accepted and other pertinent information please visit Government of Canada Website