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Travel Advisory Levels

Alerts

Message for U.S. Citizens: Enroll in or Update your Information in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) (19 November, 2021)
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Ottawa, Canada (5 November, 2021)
Weather Alert – U. S. Consulate General Halifax, Canada (9 September, 2021)
Message to U.S. Citizens in Canada: Level 2 Travel Advisory (10 August, 2021)
Message to U.S. Citizens in Canada:  Update on Canadian Entry Restrictions (21 July, 2021)

Important Information on Entry to Canada

All travelers eligible to enter Canada must submit contact and travel information in the ArriveCAN system within 72 hours before arrival to Canada. Fully vaccinated travelers must also enter their proof of vaccination.

Travelers by land or air must provide negative laboratory COVID-19 molecular polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test results taken within 72 hours of their arrival at a land border or their scheduled air departure to Canada. There are no exceptions for travelers who are partially or fully vaccinated.

For additional information on travel for fully vaccinated U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents, please click here.

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