Government of Canada removes COVID-19 testing requirements for air travellers from the People’s Republic of China, Hong Kong and Macao

March 21, 2023

As of 12:01 a.m. EDT on March 17, 2023, air travellers to Canada on flights originating from the People’s Republic of China, Hong Kong or Macao are no longer required to provide evidence of a COVID-19 test result before boarding.

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All COVID-19 emergency border measures have ended

All federal border testing, quarantine, and isolation requirements have now ended.

Travel restrictions may change with little warning. Please visit the Government of Canada’s COVID-19: Travel, testing and borders website for the most up-to-date information on planning your travel.

All other COVID-19 emergency border measures have ended

With the exception of the above measures which have been reinstated, all federal border testing, quarantine, and isolation requirements ended on October 1, 2022.