Coronavirus disease (COVID-19): International students
New requirements for travel to Canada
As of February 21, 2021 at 11:59 pm ET, you must meet the new testing and quarantine requirements when coming to Canada.
Use the checklist that applies to you:
Flying to Canada requirements checklist
Driving to Canada requirements checklist
We recognize that the travel restrictions have an impact on many people who can’t travel to Canada right now. These restrictions stop most discretionary travel to Canada
Travel exemptions and restrictions for international students
To be able to enter Canada as a student, you must
have a valid study permit or a letter of introduction that shows you were approved for a study permit
be attending a designated learning institution (DLI) with a COVID-19 readiness plan approved by its province or territory
Who can study in Canada as a family member
You can come to Canada as a family member to study if
you meet the requirements to reunite with a family member in Canada and
you have a valid study permit or a letter of introduction that shows you’re approved for a study permit and
either
your DLI is on the approved COVID-19 readiness plan list. If your DLI is on the approved COVID-19 readiness plan list, you don’t need to get a written authorization from IRCC to travel to Canada.
or
you have a written authorization from IRCC to travel to Canada
If you cross the border into Canada regularly for school
You’re exempt from the COVID-19 mandatory requirements if
you have a study permit, and
you live in the United States and cross the border daily or regularly to attend your classes in British Columbia
While in Canada, you must
wear a mask in any public setting where you can’t maintain physical distancing
follow all public health guidelines for the municipality and province or territory in which you study
If someone will be driving you to and from your DLI
They’re also exempt from the mandatory requirements as long as
they only leave their vehicle to escort you to and from your school, and
they wear a mask at all times while outside their vehicle
Mandatory quarantine, COVID-19 testing and other requirements
Before you travel to Canada, make sure you know the rules and what you need to do before and after you arrive:
Quarantine or isolation plan
COVID-19 testing for travellers
Requirements for flying to Canada
Mandatory hotel stay for all air travellers
When the mandatory hotel stay is over, you must then follow the COVID-19 readiness plan for your approved DLI.
If you’re an unaccompanied minor, you’re exempt from the mandatory hotel stay for air travellers.
ArriveCAN
You must use ArriveCAN before checking in at the airport or crossing the border to submit your
travel and contact information
quarantine plan
COVID-19 symptoms self-assessment
Please bring your ArriveCAN receipt (electronic or paper) with you to show the border services officer upon arrival
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