Canadian Immigration Update

Seyfarth Synopsis: The Government of Canada expands restrictions to international travel by land and air as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

As of February 15, 2021, travelers arriving to Canada by land, subject to very limited exceptions, are now required to provide a negative COVID-19 molecular test result taken in the United States within 72 hours of arrival, or a positive test taken 14 to 90 days prior to arrival. In addition, as of February 22, 2021, travelers entering Canada by land will be required to take a COVID-19 molecular test upon arrival as well as toward the end of their 14-day quarantine, at their own cost. Foreign nationals traveling to Canada, for a non-discretionary purpose, who do not present a valid COVID-19 molecular test result will be denied entry, subject to very limited exemptions. Canadians citizens and permanent residents who do not present a valid COVID-19 molecular test will be allowed entry, but may be subject to a fine of up