Planning your travel
Government of Canada removes COVID-19 testing requirements for air travellers from the People’s Republic of China, Hong Kong and Macao
As of 12:01 a.m. EDT on March 17, 2023, air travellers to Canada on flights originating from the People’s Republic of China, Hong Kong or Macao are no longer required to provide evidence of a COVID-19 test result before boarding.
For more information:
- Read the news release from the Public Health Agency of Canada
- Review the Government of Canada's COVID-19: Travel, testing and borders website
All COVID-19 emergency border measures have ended
All federal border testing, quarantine, and isolation requirements have now ended.
Travel restrictions may change with little warning. Please visit the Government of Canada’s COVID-19: Travel, testing and borders website for the most up-to-date information on planning your travel.
Last updated: March 21, 2023
On this page:
- Confirm entry requirements for Canada
- Submit travel information via ArriveCAN, if applicable
- Ensure you have the necessary documents for travel
Step 1. Confirm entry requirements for Canada |
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Before you travel, you should ensure that you meet the requirements for entry to Canada.
International students must meet the following requirements:
- You must have a valid study permit or a letter of introduction that shows you were approved for a study permit, unless you are exempt (for example, if your program of study is six months or less).
- Depending on your country of citizenship, you may require a valid temporary resident visa (also known as a visitor visa, student visa, or TRV) or an electronic travel authorization (eTA) to enter Canada.
- Visit the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) website to check if you need a visa or eTA.
- If you require an eTA to enter Canada and are not sure if you have one, you can check your eTA status online.
- If you applied for a study permit outside Canada, your TRV or eTA will have been issued automatically upon approval of your application.
Although COVID-19 emergency border measures have ended, if you have symptoms of COVID-19, you should not travel to Canada. For more information, including what to do if you develop symptoms of COVID-19 while in transit, please visit the Government of Canada COVID-19: Travel, testing and borders website.
Step 2. Submit travel information via ArriveCAN, if applicable |
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ArriveCAN is a federal government app you can use to submit travel information if you are flying into select airports in Canada. Use of ArriveCAN is no longer mandatory.
- If your initial flight into Canada will arrive at one of the following airports, you can use ArriveCAN to complete an advance customs and immigration declaration, which may help you save time upon arrival:
- Vancouver international airport (YVR)
- Toronto Pearson international airport (YYZ) (Terminals 1 and 3)
- Montreal-Trudeau international airport (YUL)
- Winnipeg Richardson International Airport (YWG)
- Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)
- Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB)
- Using ArriveCAN is free! Do not engage with any websites or apps that demand payment for using ArriveCAN.
Step 3. Ensure you have the necessary documents for travel |
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You must carry supporting documents to demonstrate you meet the requirements for entry to Canada.
Please ensure you have the following documents with you for travel: |
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If you have any questions about your travel documents, you should connect with an International Student Adviser (ISA) prior to travelling. Please email your questions to icsinfo@uvic.ca.
You should also:
- Arrange for appropriate travel insurance, as circumstances and restrictions may change.
- Ensure you have appropriate health insurance in place. Most new students are automatically covered for their first term of registration by the guard.me@UVic plan. Returning students should contact International Centre for Students with questions.
Updated March 2023🡹