Travel Restrictions Canada

To protect Canadians from the outbreak of COVID-19, the Prime Minister announced travel restrictions that limit travel to Canada. Until further notice, most foreign nationals cannot travel to Canada, even if they have a valid visitor visa or electronic travel authorization (eTA).

These restrictions stop most non-essential (discretionary) travel to Canada.

You can travel to and enter Canada if you’re a :

  • Canadian citizen
  • dual Canadian citizen with a
  • valid Canadian passport or
  • special authorization
  • permanent resident of Canada
  • person registered under Canada’s Indian Act
  • protected person
  • Foreign nationals, including United States (US) citizens, can travel to Canada only if they’re eligible.