The federal government will lift air travel vaccination mandates beginning June 20, allowing unvaccinated travelers to fly for the first time since October 2021.
But not all destinations are accessible to unvaccinated travelers, as some countries, such as the United States and Australia, still require foreign tourists to provide proof of being fully vaccinated.
Other countries may impose quarantine or testing requirements for unvaccinated tourists. Canada also requires Canadian citizens and unvaccinated permanent residents to return home to be quarantined for 14 days and have a pre-entry COVID-19 test result, followed by arrival tests. .
Here are some countries that have opened their doors to unvaccinated tourists:
UNITED KINGDOM
Do I need to take tests? No
In March, the United Kingdom lifted all its COVID-19 measures at the border, being one of the first countries to do so. Unvaccinated travelers can visit the UK without having to be quarantined, tested for COVID-19 or face any other restrictions.
Italy
Do I need to take tests? No
Italy’s vaccination mandate for foreign and EU travelers was lifted from 1 June. Unvaccinated travelers should no longer be quarantined or show evidence of a COVID-19 test.
FRANCE
Do I need to take tests? Yes (PCR or antigen testing)
Although travel restrictions were eased in February, unvaccinated Canadians visiting France have yet to present proof of a negative test done prior to arrival. The test should be a PCR test done within 72 hours before departure or an antigen test done 48 hours before.
Canada is on the list of “green” countries, which the French government defines as countries where “no active circulation of the virus is observed and no variants of concern are identified.” Travelers arriving from an “orange” country or a country that is not on the “green” list must present a “compelling reason to justify the need to come to France” and may be subjected to a random test. on arrival.
JAPAN
Do I need to take tests? Yes
All passengers, regardless of vaccine status or citizenship, must submit proof of a PCR test performed within 72 hours of departure of the flight. Upon arrival, those visiting Japan from Canada and other countries designated as “blue” will not be required to be quarantined. However, unvaccinated visitors from “red” or “yellow” countries may have to quarantine for three to seven days and take another COVID-19 test on arrival.
THE INDIA
Do I need to take tests? Yes (PCR tests only)
Unvaccinated travelers are welcome, but from February, travelers without a vaccine certificate must post a test of a PCR test done 72 hours before boarding the flight. Upon arrival, travelers may be subjected to random tests of COVID-19.
CUBA
Do I need to take tests? No
There are no vaccination warrants for Canadians wishing to go on holiday to Cuba and unvaccinated travelers will not be required to submit evidence of a COVID-19 or quarantine test. However, travelers to Cuba must also complete an online health declaration form before entering, similar to the ArriveCan app for travelers entering Canada.
MEXICO
Do I need to take tests? No
There are no trial or quarantine requirements for unvaccinated Canadian travelers visiting Mexico. Previously, Mexico required entry travelers to fill out a health declaration form, but that requirement was removed in March.
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
Do I need to take tests? No, but test takers are exempt from random testing
Travelers from Canada hoping to reach the beaches of Punta Cana will not have to show a vaccine test or a COVID-19 test, but may be randomly selected to undergo a COVID-19 test on arrival. However, if you have a vaccination test or a PCR or a negative antigen test done 72 hours before arrival, you may be exempt from the random test.
JAMAICA
Do I need to take tests? No
In April, Jamaica dropped its test requirements at the border, as well as its inside mask mandate. Jamaica has also never demanded that travelers be vaccinated against COVID-19.