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Yes You Can Return To Travel With Confidence
Yes you can book a flexible vacation! Travel may look a little different these days, but we’re making it as seamless and stress-free as possible by offering more flexibility than ever before and simplified travel requirements so you can enjoy peace of mind. Everything you need to plan your vacation is right at your fingertips, from destination entry information to on-site PCR testing and more. Start planning your vacation with ease, whether you’re travelling solo, with a significant other, your family or a group of friends.
Destination Entry Requirements
Wondering what sort of requirements there are worldwide? We encourage you to click the image below to visit this incredible resource. This interactive and updated map by Sherpa, details your entry requirements based on your passport and where you’re traveling from and depending on if you’ve been vaccinated or not. The green represents countries who are currently open to Canadians, with and without testing.
Note that entry requirements are always subject to change.
NOW AVAILABLE: At home Covid-19 testing kits are now available that are approved for entry purposes to the United States and other countries as well as your return back to Canada. Bring the test with you on your trip, meet with a health care practitioner online, and get results within 45 minutes! Order online by clicking here: ORDER HERE
Otherwise, please click here to download a PDF list of Covid-19 testing facilities in Canada if required for travel entry into some countries.
United States Entry: As of June 12, 2022, fully vaccinated travelers do not need to provide a pre-entry COVID-19 test result to enter the United States by air, land, or sea.
Canada Re-Entry: Mandatory pre-entry tests are not required for fully vaccinated travellers entering Canada by land, air or water however random at-home or . You must still use ArriveCAN within 72 hours before your arrival to Canada. Unvaccinated and partially vaccinated children under the age of 12 are not required to provide a valid pre-entry test result, if they are accompanying a fully vaccinated adult. Children who are less than 5 years old are not required to test, regardless of their vaccination status.
Canada Random Testing:
On your entry to Canada, check your email to find out if you’ve been selected for mandatory random arrival testing.
If you’re selected for testing, you’ll receive an email within 15 minutes of completing your customs declaration and receiving your kiosk receipt. This email will have important information about where and when to get tested. It will be sent to the same email address you used for ArriveCAN. The email will be from noreply.pasdereponses@notification.canada.ca or quarantine.covid19.quarantaine@phac-aspc.gc.ca.
Follow the instructions in the email. It will have important information about where and when to get tested.
- You can take public transportation, including connecting flights without waiting for your arrival test results.
- You aren’t required to quarantine while awaiting your test result if you’re randomly selected for a mandatory arrival test.
If you’re landing in one of the airports listed below, you may be selected for mandatory random testing. If selected, you must contact your test provider for instructions on where and when to complete your test.
When you register, use the same email address you used for your ArriveCAN account.
You can complete your test in-person or pick up a self-swab kit at select test provider locations, select pharmacies, or via a virtual appointment for a self-swab test.
Take advantage of near-airport locations, where available, for the quickest and easiest way to complete your arrival test.
- Calgary (YYC) – Switch Health
- If you’re arriving at Calgary airport (YYC), pick up your test kit at the Switch Health clinic, located pre-security in the departures level of the domestic terminal (8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. MDT).
- Montreal (YUL) – Biron
- If you’re arriving at Montreal Airport (YUL), you can complete your test at the Biron clinic located in the departures area (Gate 11) (5:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. EDT).
- Toronto (YYZ) – LifeLabs
- If you’re arriving at Toronto Pearson airport (YYZ), you can complete your arrival test at the LifeLabs nearby walk-in airport location: 6900 Airport Rd, Hall 3, Mississauga, Ontario (7:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m. EDT).
- Vancouver (YVR) – LifeLabs
- If you’re arriving at the Vancouver airport (YVR), you can complete your arrival test at the LifeLabs nearby walk-in airport location: 6084 Russ Baker Way, Richmond, British Columbia (7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. PDT)
The list of off-resort facilities can also be found on the government of Canada’s website at https://travel.gc.ca/destinations. Select your destination then scroll down to “Medical Services and Facilities” then select “Local Covid-19 Testing Facilities”.
Health and Safety
Want to know what health and safety measures we have in place throughout the vacation journey? Please visit our co-branded web-site at https://romanticplanetvacations.com/futuretravel/ that details the health and safety protocols of the airlines, airports, hotels and resorts, transportation companies and more.
When You Book
Prepare for the unexpected and protect your vacation with travel insurance with emergency medical coverage, unlimited trip interruption coverage, flight cancellations or delays, baggage loss benefits and more. COVID-19 medical coverage is available on select packages. Please note that our travel insurance options are only available for purchase at the time of booking. For more information, please visit www.boutiquetravelservices.com/insurance
Seat Selection
Be sure to select your seat in advance. This service is often an extra cost. Contact your designated travel advisor at Boutique Travel Services for help.
Before Going To The Airport
There are a few things you should keep in mind before you leave for the airport and head out on your much-anticipated vacation. Ask yourself the following questions beforehand so you’re ready to travel!
Make sure you’re not exhibiting any symptoms of COVID-19 before you leave for the airport. If you have a fever, cough, difficulty breathing or have recently come into contact with someone you know or suspect has COVID-19, you will be denied boarding. Per Transport Canada regulations, you’ll also have to complete a health questionnaire and a non-contact temperature check at the airport in Canada.
You’ll need to wear a non-medical mask or face covering that covers both your nose, mouth and chin at the airport, on board the plane and while disembarking (even if you’re fully vaccinated or your region has lifted mask restrictions). Masks can only be removed if you are actively eating or drinking. You will also be asked to step back two metres and lower your face covering at the security screening checkpoint and the boarding gate to verify your identity. We recommend packing a few extra masks to have on hand, just in case!
You don’t want to get to your resort and discover you’ve forgotten to bring your flip flops or bathing suit. To make sure you don’t leave anything behind, consult our useful packing checklist.
Check that your passport hasn’t expired (and won’t expire for six months after your return) in addition to any other visas or documents you might need. Visit our Travel Documents page for more info.
Did you upload your Covid test and/or vaccination proof?
In some cases, this can be done during your online check-in. If not, be sure that you have printed and/or digital copies to show as proof.
Did you pack a snack?
Food and beverage choices may be limited onboard the plane. Be sure to pack some snacks or a meal to go. Remember to go peanut-free to help out our friends with allergies and no liquids or gels in your carry-on over 125 ml.
SUNWING: The new and improved Sunwing app offers a seamless travel experience from start to finish. Create a profile to add your trip, upgrade your vacation, pre-book excursions and check your flight status. Plus, you’ll be able to contact a Sunwing representative with the click of a button when you’re in destination.
AIR CANADA: This newest version is ready for take-off! Please click here to download.
Important Note: Make sure you arrive earlier than normal to the airport. With extra screening and line-ups, it’s important to arrive extra early before departure – at least 3 hours or more. Click here to view Air Canada’s helpful hints on check-ins and boarding times.
Returning to Canada
To enter or return to Canada as a fully vaccinated traveller, you must follow all of these requirements.
Whether you’re driving or flying, have the following items with you for assessment by a government official at the border (land border crossings do not provide WiFi for travellers):
Pre-entry testing is not required
Pre-entry tests are not required for fully vaccinated travellers entering Canada by land, air or water. You must still use ArriveCAN within 72 hours before your arrival to Canada.
Unvaccinated and partially vaccinated children under the age of 12 are not required to provide a valid pre-entry test result, if they are accompanying a fully vaccinated adult.
Children who are less than 5 years old are not required to test, regardless of their vaccination status.
Mandatory use of ArriveCAN (account, proof, help)
ArriveCAN continues to be mandatory for all travellers to Canada. It is also required to qualify for the fully vaccinated traveller exemption from quarantine and testing. If you don’t submit your travel information and proof of vaccination using ArriveCAN you could be fined $5,000.
You must use the ArriveCAN mobile app or sign in on a computer to enter your proof of vaccination and travel information.
- To be ready for your trip, create your free ArriveCAN account
- Proof of vaccination and travel documents can be saved in your ArriveCAN traveller profile before any planned travel
- To get an ArriveCAN receipt, submit your travel and vaccination information within 72 hours before your arrival to Canada
- If you arrive by boat (including ferry), submit when you enter Canada
- For travellers boarding a cruise ship, visit the Cruise ship travel page for requirements specific to cruise ships
No smartphone or short trip? You still need to enter your information and submit in ArriveCAN up to 72 hours before your arrival in Canada or before a short trip outside Canada. Sign in to ArriveCAN from a computer to get your ArriveCAN receipt. Print your receipt and take it with you when you travel. You can also have someone submit your travel information on your behalf.
Arrival tests if selected
Upon your entry to Canada by air or at a land border crossing, you may be randomly selected for a mandatory arrival test. You must complete your arrival test with an approved test provider. Your test provider is based on where you entered the country.
The test is free.
Arriving by air
On your entry to Canada, check your email to find out if you’ve been selected for mandatory random arrival testing.
If you’re selected for testing, you’ll receive an email within 15 minutes of completing your customs declaration and receiving your kiosk receipt. This email will have important information about where and when to get tested. It will be sent to the same email address you used for ArriveCAN. The email will be from noreply.pasdereponses@notification.canada.ca or quarantine.covid19.quarantaine@phac-aspc.gc.ca.
Follow the instructions in the email. It will have important information about where and when to get tested.
- You can take public transportation, including connecting flights without waiting for your arrival test results.
- You aren’t required to quarantine while awaiting your test result if you’re randomly selected for a mandatory arrival test.
If you’re landing in one of the airports listed below, you may be selected for mandatory random testing. If selected, you must contact your test provider for instructions on where and when to complete your test.
When you register, use the same email address you used for your ArriveCAN account.
You can complete your test in-person or pick up a self-swab kit at select test provider locations, select pharmacies, or via a virtual appointment for a self-swab test.
Take advantage of near-airport locations, where available, for the quickest and easiest way to complete your arrival test.
- Calgary (YYC) – Switch Health
- If you’re arriving at Calgary airport (YYC), pick up your test kit at the Switch Health clinic, located pre-security in the departures level of the domestic terminal (8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. MDT).
- Montreal (YUL) – Biron
- If you’re arriving at Montreal Airport (YUL), you can complete your test at the Biron clinic located in the departures area (Gate 11) (5:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. EDT).
- Toronto (YYZ) – LifeLabs
- If you’re arriving at Toronto Pearson airport (YYZ), you can complete your arrival test at the LifeLabs nearby walk-in airport location: 6900 Airport Rd, Hall 3, Mississauga, Ontario (7:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m. EDT).
- Vancouver (YVR) – LifeLabs
- If you’re arriving at the Vancouver airport (YVR), you can complete your arrival test at the LifeLabs nearby walk-in airport location: 6084 Russ Baker Way, Richmond, British Columbia (7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. PDT)
MORE DETAILS AVAILABLE AT – https://travel.gc.ca/travel-covid/travel-restrictions/covid-vaccinated-travellers-entering-canada#arrival
Please note that all content herein is subject to change with or without notice.