Starting today, all international travelers who fly into Canada aged 5 and older will require a negative COVID-19 test to enter the country.
Proof of a negative COVID-19 test must be presented to the airline before boarding a flight and the test needs to be conducted within 72 hours prior to departure.
All travelers to Canada must still complete the mandatory 14-day quarantine upon arrival and violators face six months in prison, and fines up to $750,000.
Meanwhile, the province has announced that it will offer free and voluntary COVID-19 testing for international travelers arriving at Pearson Airport and staying in the province for at least 14 days.
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ATTENTION #COVID19 INFO
ALL travelers over 5 years, flying to Canada must present a negative PCR or LAMP test within 72 hours of departure (with temporary exceptions for select locations).
Failure to do so will result in a denial of boarding.https://t.co/nlkOMshxSl pic.twitter.com/PR6UutwTsu
— Travel.gc.ca (@TravelGoC) January 6, 2021
