Negative COVID-19 Test Required For Those Flying To Canada

Pre-departure COVID testing requirement in effect

Effective January 7, everyone five years of age and older flying into Canada must test negative for COVID-19 before getting on the plane.

Travellers must take a COVID-19 molecular polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test within 72 hours of their scheduled departure to Canada. PCR test results must be from a lab accredited by an external organization (e.g., government professional association or ISO accreditation), which typically take at least one day to provide results.  Proof of the negative test result must be provided to the airline prior to boarding a flight to Canada. Without a negative PCR test, travellers will not be able to get on board. At this time, proof of vaccination does not replace the requirement to obtain a negative test result. Those travelling from countries where PCR testing is unavailable will be required to report to a Public Health Agency of Canada quarantine facility and stay there for 14 days.