U.S.-CA-MX Border Closure Extended Through December 21, 2020

Key Points

• U.S.-Mexico and U.S.-Canada land borders are closed through December 21, 2020
• The border closures have been extended for another 30 days due to COVID-19
• Nonessential travel is prohibited
• Travel is permitted for education, healthcare, and U.S. citizens returning home

Overview

Due to ongoing COVID-19 concerns, North American borders will remain closed for another month. Nonessential travel across U.S.-Mexico and U.S.-Canada borders is banned through December 21, 2020.

What are the Changes?

North American land borders will stay closed through at least December 21, 2020.

Background

Restrictions on nonessential travel in North America were implemented in March 2020 due to COVID-19. The travel bans have been extended every month since then. The latest extension marks the eighth consecutive month that the border closures have been in place.