Starting today, foreign nationals who have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and have appropriate documentation will be permitted to enter the United States via land ports of entry (POEs) and ferry terminals for non-essential reasons such as tourism.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 8 November, 2021 | Topics: Border Issues, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, Travel & Tourism, U.S. & Canada, Western Hemisphere
Today, the White House and CDC announced details of the new vaccination policy that will go into effect for international travelers on November 8.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 25 October, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Travel & Tourism
This order was signed by the CDC Director on January 12, 2021 and will become effective on January 26, 2021.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 14 January, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Travel & Tourism, U.S. & Canada
Global Heath Advisory Update: Canada – Level 3, Reconsider Travel
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 11 August, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Exclude, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Travel & Tourism
The G7 set forth key objectives to address all modes of transportation– air, land, and sea.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 30 July, 2020 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Policy, Press Releases, Travel & Tourism
Health Alert, U.S. Embassy Ottawa, Canada – May 22, 2020
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 22 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Security & Emergency Messages, Travel & Tourism, U.S. Citizen Services
Health Alert, U.S. Embassy Ottawa, Canada May 8, 2020 – Summary of COVID-19 Situation in Canada
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 8 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Security & Emergency Messages, Travel & Tourism, U.S. Citizen Services
Message to U.S. Citizens in Canada: COVID-19 Consular Operations Update – April 27, 2020
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 27 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Security & Emergency Messages, Travel & Tourism, U.S. Citizen Services
Message to U.S. Citizens in Canada: Recent COVID-19 Developments in Canada – April 22, 2020
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 22 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Security & Emergency Messages, Travel & Tourism, U.S. Citizen Services
Message to U.S. Citizens in Canada: Summary of COVID-19 Situation in Canada (April 15, 2020)
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 15 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Security & Emergency Messages, Travel & Tourism, U.S. Citizen Services
Message to U.S. Citizens in Canada: Summary of COVID-19 Situation in Canada
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 9 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Security & Emergency Messages, Travel & Tourism, U.S. Citizen Services
Message to U.S. Citizens in Canada: COVID-19 Update, Answers to Frequently Asked Questions for U.S. Citizens in Canada
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 8 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Security & Emergency Messages, Travel & Tourism, U.S. Citizen Services
Message to U.S. Citizens in Canada: Current Passport Renewal Procedures – U.S. citizens should be aware that passport services are restricted due to public health measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 7 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Security & Emergency Messages, Travel & Tourism, U.S. Citizen Services
Message to U.S. Citizens in Canada: New Restrictions on Passenger Vessels – April 6, 2020
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 6 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Security & Emergency Messages, Travel & Tourism, U.S. Citizen Services
March 21, 2020 – The United States will temporarily limit inbound land border crossings from Canada and Mexico to “essential travel”.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 21 March, 2020 | Topics: Border Issues, Consular Affairs, Economic Affairs, Fact Sheets, News, Ottawa, Policy, Trade, Travel & Tourism, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Citizen Services
The U.S. Embassy and Consulate Generals are closely monitoring the current situation in Canada.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 25 February, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, News, Ottawa, Trade, Travel & Tourism, U.S. & Canada
The Secretary will travel to Ottawa, Canada, on August 22, where he will meet with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland to discuss our strong bilateral relationship and ways to broaden and deepen our economic and security ties.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 22 August, 2019 | Topics: News, Ottawa, Political Affairs, Press Releases, Public Affairs, Security & Counterterrorism, Trade, Travel & Tourism, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Secretary of State, Western Hemisphere
“Preclearance strengthens economic competitiveness and mutual security, and benefits travelers by expediting their clearance into the U.S. before they ever leave Canada,” said Acting Secretary Kevin K. McAleenan.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 15 August, 2019 | Topics: Border Issues, Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Policy, Press Releases, Trade, Travel & Tourism
As Prepared for Delivery Welcome to our celebration of the great state of New York, one of the very special places in my country that the whole world knows. And, we hope, our friends in Canada will get to know even better! New York City, the Big Apple. Frank Sinatra famously sang that he wanted …
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 29 November, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches, Travel & Tourism, U.S. & Canada | Tags: Ambassador Kelly Craft
U.S. Customs and Border Protection is reminding travelers that there will be increased traffic volumes associated with Good Friday and Easter weekend beginning April 14; however there are a number of tips to help expedite cross-border travel.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 11 April, 2017 | Topics: Border Issues, Calgary, Halifax, Montreal, News, Ottawa, Quebec, Toronto, Travel & Tourism, Vancouver, Winnipeg | Tags: travel tips
The U.S. Consulate Toronto’s Speakers Bureau Program continues to serve as an effective platform which allows the U.S. diplomats to engage high-school students in Ontario in discussions. During the visits, the themes of speeches and presentations vary from American culture, sports, history to economics, foreign policy and international relations as well as mutual values and …
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 11 March, 2017 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Education, News, Toronto, Travel & Tourism | Tags: consular information, school visits, Toronto speakers bureau
Today, the Honorable Ralph Goodale, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, met with the Honorable John Kelly, U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security, during his first trip to Canada as Secretary and they made the following statement.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 10 March, 2017 | Topics: Border Issues, Government Offices, Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Press Releases, Sections & Offices, Security & Counterterrorism, Travel & Tourism, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Agencies | Tags: John Kelly, Minister Ralph Goodale, Ralph Goodale, Secretary John Kelly
It is that time of year again when the “Ice Bridge” forms between Canada and the United States.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 14 February, 2017 | Topics: Border Issues, News, Toronto, Travel & Tourism, U.S. & Canada | Tags: Drummond Island
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Field Operations is reminding travelers planning trips across the border into the United States this holiday season to plan ahead and anticipate increased traffic volumes. Border traffic volumes are expected to significantly increase during the upcoming holiday weekends. All travelers are reminded of a few simple steps …
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 20 December, 2016 | Topics: Border Issues, Exclude, News, Travel & Tourism, U.S. & Canada, Winnipeg | Tags: travel
I applaud Congress for passing the Promoting Travel, Commerce, and National Security Act of 2016 on December 10. This legislation enables us to implement the critical 2015 United States and Canada Agreement on Land, Rail, Marine, and Air Transport Preclearance (LRMA).
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 19 December, 2016 | Topics: Border Issues, Key Officials, News, Travel & Tourism, U.S. & Canada, U.S. Agencies | Tags: Department of Homeland Security, DHS, Jeh Johnson, preclearance, Secretary Jeh Johnson, Secretary Johnson
The newly remodeled Nexus Enrollment Center will reopen on December 20, 2016 at the Toronto Pearson International Airport.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 15 December, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador, Border Issues, Doing Business in the U.S., News, Press Releases, Toronto, Travel & Tourism, U.S. & Canada | Tags: NEXUS, Toronto Pearson International Airport
Do you want to avoid longer lines and cross the northern border quicker into the U.S. or Canada? Have you been waiting a while to complete your trusted traveler application for Global Entry, NEXUS or FAST? If you answered yes to either of those questions, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the Canada Border …
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 24 October, 2016 | Topics: Border Issues, Halifax, News, Travel & Tourism, U.S. & Canada | Tags: Customs and Border Protection, NEXUS, Trusted Traveler
U.S. Customs and Border Protection is reminding travelers planning trips across the border into the United States this holiday weekend to plan ahead and anticipate increased traffic volumes.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 4 October, 2016 | Topics: Border Issues, News, Travel & Tourism, U.S. & Canada | Tags: travel
“The United States and Canada share the largest peaceful border between two nations in the world — a truly remarkable accomplishment in today’s world.”
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 21 September, 2016 | Topics: Border Issues, Key Officials, News, Ottawa, Travel & Tourism, U.S. & Canada | Tags: Customs and Border Protection
Utah Governor Gary Herbert visited Toronto as the head of a 40-person business development delegation with the objective of promoting his state’s travel, trade and investment with Canada. During his time in Canada, the Governor met with Ambassador Bruce Heyman, followed by a lunch at which Ambassador Heyman delivered welcome remarks and the Utah trade …
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By U.S. Consulate General Toronto | 16 September, 2016 | Topics: Commercial Opportunities, Doing Business in the U.S., News, Toronto, Travel & Tourism, U.S. & Canada | Tags: Utah
Republished from travel.state.gov – SEPTEMBER 9, 2016 As part of the State Department’s continuous efforts to provide U.S. citizens traveling abroad with information about relevant events, we are updating the Worldwide Caution with information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions and violence against U.S. citizens and interests throughout the world. Current information suggests that terrorist groups …
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 12 September, 2016 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages, Travel & Tourism, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: alert, security, travel, travel alert, Worldwide Caution
With the U.S. and Canada celebrating their Labor Day on September 5, U.S. Customs and Border Protection is expecting an increase in border traffic.
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By U.S. Mission to Canada | 2 September, 2016 | Topics: Border Issues, News, Travel & Tourism, U.S. & Canada, Winnipeg | Tags: Customs and Border Protection, travel
U.S. Customs and Border Protection is reminding travelers planning trips across the border into the United States during the upcoming holidays to make sure they have proper documents and to anticipate heavy traffic.
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 30 June, 2016 | Topics: Border Issues, News, Travel & Tourism, Winnipeg | Tags: travel
Memphis is in the building!
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 7 April, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador, Art & Culture, Culture, Events, News, Ottawa, Travel & Tourism, Vancouver | Tags: Memphis in May
The Department of State is updating the Worldwide Caution with information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions and violence against U.S. citizens and interests throughout the world.
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 4 March, 2016 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Overseas Security Advisory Council, Security & Emergency Messages, Travel & Tourism, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: alert, security, travel, travel alert, Worldwide Caution
It’s that time of year again when the “Ice Bridge” forms between Canada and the United States.
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By U.S. Consulate General Toronto | 26 February, 2016 | Topics: Border Issues, News, Toronto, Travel & Tourism
Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson recently welcomed Canadian Minister of Transport Marc Garneau to Washington for a discussion on our continued cooperation on transportation security, maritime safety, and cross-border travel.
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 11 February, 2016 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Policy, Security & Counterterrorism, Travel & Tourism | Tags: bilateral meetings, Department of Homeland Security, Minister Marc Garneau, Secretary Jeh Johnson
Going south this year? The United States welcomes international visitors every year. In 2013, 69.8 million people from around the world visited America and enjoyed its parks, beaches and urban centers. As America’s closest friend and neighbor, it’s not surprising that Canada continues to lead the way with 23.4 million travelers. Mexico, the United Kingdom, …
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 12 January, 2015 | Topics: Travel & Tourism
The Department of Homeland Security today announced the expansion of the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) expedited screening program, TSA Pre✓™, to include eligible customers of Air Canada, the first international carrier to participate. TSA is working with additional international carriers to join TSA Pre✓™. “I thank Air Canada for working with TSA to become the …
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By U.S. Embassy Ottawa | 29 April, 2014 | Topics: News, Travel & Tourism