Canada to reopen its border for COVID vaccinated people from September 7; issues SOPs

Despite rising cases of COVID-19 in Cana, government on Monday, September 6, announced to reopen its border for foreign travellers. latest announcement will be effective from Tuesday, September 7 onwards. However, it mandates traveller to furnish details of vaccination before entering Canian border. According to country's Border Services Agency, decision has been taken based on latest data, evidence and epidemiological circumstances both in Cana and globally. According to new guidelines, travellers must fill out a detailed application on ArriveCAN app before entering border.

It is worth mentioning that country has blocked its borders for international travellers since Coronavirus pandemic hit country in 2020. Monday announcement came as a boon for those who have been barred despite having Canian citizenship owing to COVID pandemic. According to latest Standard operating procedure (SOPs) released by government on its official website, a traveller must have:

• Have no signs or symptoms of COVID-19.
• Have received full series of an accepted COVID-19 vaccine or a combination of accepted vaccines.
• Have received last dose at least 14 days prior to day of entering Cana.
• Uplo proof of vaccination in ArriveCAN.

Greater Toronto Airport Authority issues SOPs for vaccinated people

On Monday, Greater Toronto Airport Authority issued a statement in which it said that airport experience has changed to keep passengers safe because of questions or new checks and balances. "Passengers may experience longer wait times as our airport partners accommodate need for greater physical distancing or more detailed questionnaires and inspection," said Greater Toronto Airport Authority. "For departing domestic passengers, we ask that you arrive at airport at least 90 minutes in vance of your flight. For departing international passengers, please arrive at least 3 hours in vance. arrivals process for international travellers could take three hours or longer depending on your specific set of circumstances."

Earlier in second week of August, Canian government announced to lift its prohibition on Americans crossing border to shop, vacation or visit, however, United States kept similar restrictions in place for Canians, part of a bumpy return to normalcy from COVID-19 travel bans.

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