Loyalist College campus staff are available to assist international students prior to coming to Canada as we want to make your travel and stay in Canada as easy and enjoyable as possible.  The following information will help you to prepare and plan your travel to Canada. 

Current rules for all travellers entering Canada by air, land, or marine mode:

• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required
• Pre-board testing is not required
• COVID-19 pre-entry and arrival tests are not required
• Quarantine, after you enter Canada, is not required
• Using ArriveCAN is not required, but
  • to save time at the border, you can use the ArriveCAN customs and immigration feature to complete your declaration in advance if you’re flying into a participating international airport
• Pre-boarding tests for cruise passengers are not required
• As always, travel documents are required
• Health checks to board planes and trains are not required
• Wearing masks on planes and trains is not required
  • It’s strongly recommended that you wear a high-quality and well-fitted mask or respirator while you travel

Students are strongly suggested to check up-to-date information from the official website before making travel plans.

If you have symptoms of COVID-19, you shouldn’t travel to Canada.

If you feel sick or experience any symptoms of COVID-19 during your travel to Canada or upon arrival, you should:

• inform the flight attendant, cruise staff, or a border services officer upon arrival. You may be referred to a Quarantine Officer for a health assessment and further direction.
• avoid taking public transportation
• check provincial or territorial requirements for what you need to do if you’re symptomatic or have tested positive for COVID-19

Entry Requirements: Adjustments for certain travellers entering Canada