To see our website filtered by a specific destination, select the country: You are viewing content related to . To view a specific destination, . To view a specific destination, click here
Start Here
Call: +1.647.792.3035
Online Assessment

Canada Opens to US Tourists on August 9th

By Ella Bergquist August 8, 2021 (Updated December 29, 2021) 1 min. read
Canada Opens to US Travel
CanadaInadmissabilityVisitor VisasTouristHealthSecurity
Note: This article may be out of date and travel restrictions may have changed. Click here to explore the most recent updates and travel restrictions in Canada!

Since March 2020, Canada had closed its borders to Americans traveling for non-essential reasons into Canada. On Monday, August 9th, Canada will re-open its borders for US citizens and permanent residents. There are still strict requirements for those looking to enter Canada. The requirements are implemented for both those who are crossing the US/Canada border by vehicle, plane, or boat. Below are the requirements for US Citizens and Permanent Residents traveling to Canada on or after August 9th, 2021:

Travelers Must Be Fully Vaccinated

All travelers to Canada from the US must be required to complete a COVID-19 vaccination at least 14 days before entry. The vaccinations that Canada will accept are Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson, and AstraZeneca/COVISHIELD. Airlines will verify passengers’ vaccination through the ArriveCAN app before passengers board their flights. Those who are driving across the border will have to submit their vaccination information within 72 hours before arrival. Travelers are advised to carry their vaccine documentation at all border entry points.

Children younger than 12 are not required to be vaccinated.

Travelers Must Have a Negative COVID Test

All travelers, even those who are vaccinated, must show proof of a negative coronavirus molecular test. PCR tests are the only tests that the government of Canada will accept. All PCR tests must be done within 3 days of arrival.

Any traveler younger than 5, does not require a negative COVID test.

Travelers Must Be Asymptomatic

All visitors must not show any COVID symptoms when arriving in Canada.

Which Airlines Will Fly to Canada?

Airlines are now adding flights to Canada from the US.

Effective Monday, international flights carrying passengers will be permitted to land at nine Canadian airports:

Do Travelers Need to Stay in a Government-Approved Hotel?

No. The three-night requirement hotel stay will be eliminated on August 9th.

Need Immigration Help?

Book a consultation and start your immigration process now!

Call: +1.647.792.3035
Book a Consultation
Ella Bergquist Avatar

VisaPlace Immigration News Contributor

Ella Bergquist

Hello! I am one of VisaPlace's many immigration news contributors. Comment below if you have any questions or comments about this article.

Gregory Larocque Avatar

Gregory Larocque

I had a fantastic experience with Brenda! I was very anxious about my status for an upcoming trip to the U.S and Brenda managed to really ease my nerves. She gave exceptional customer service and she made my day. I truly had an incredible experience. I would recommend Brenda to anyone and everyone!

Elizabeth Anne Hannan Avatar

Elizabeth Anne Hannan

Meeting with Frank Zhang was very informative. Frank was very pleasant and explained everything I needed to know about the issue. My file was set up in record time. There was confusion at the beginning about the time of the meeting likely due to different time zones. Everything else went smoothly. Very happy with the service so far!

Anshu Kaur Avatar

Anshu Kaur

Thanks Manasi!! You are a wonderful and spontaneous to work with. I highly appreciate your way of working. You are the best for your work. You share plenty of good ideas and do good work.
“I admire your work ethic and your talent.” You are a adorable person and gem to your team. Best of knowledge and best of services anybody can think off. I am one time a customer to you and lifetime customer to you. I m sold!!

Carlene Henry Avatar

Carlene Henry

VisaPlace has been a great help in answering all my immigrant questions. The staff was very polite and patient. I am comfortable working with them and will recommend them to anyone who is in need of their services.

Share Ross Avatar

Share Ross

Nadia and company worked with us for quite a long time to sort out a complicated Canadian Permanent Resident Status situation. All done and let me say… they are TERRIFIC to work with. Communication. Consideration. Efficiency. Highly recommend.

Eros Sainz Avatar

Eros Sainz

Bansuri assisted me and let me tell you: she was awesome when I called in, she was very nice in providing the information, being professional and friendly. I felt more drawn and secure to trust and move forward in the process of scheduling appointment with VisaPlace. I must admit I had my doubts, but this helped tons. Plus I didn’t have to wait like other places which they had appointments available in +1month. It was the very next day here. So far all is good 👍

Mozhgan Eivariboroushghalan Avatar

Mozhgan Eivariboroushghalan

I’m have just started to get the counseling for the journey of bringing my loved one to Canada. Mansi is a good and honest consular. She offered the best option to visiting Canada and explained the details. I think if everything goes well on my side, then I would ask for visitor visa’s experts to make an application.