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Canadian B Visitors to the U.S.: What Does Registration Mean for You?

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On March 12, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published its proposed new registration Interim Final Regulation (IFR). It becomes effective on April 11, 2025. The IFR outlines the existing long-term regulations...more

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Travelling to the UK Using an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA)

Currently, the United Kingdom requires an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to be completed by anyone entering the country from Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates....more

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Northern Border Updates: Tips for a Smooth Entry to U.S.

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Coming to the U.S. from Canada can be a stressful experience for some. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) - a law enforcement arm of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security - is one of the world's largest law...more

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Is it Time to Apply (or Reapply) for NEXUS?

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The Trusted Traveler program is a boon to international travelers, whether you’re crossing a few times a year or every week. In its own words, CBP notes on its website that “the binational NEXUS program benefits communities...more

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Canada Removes All COVID-19 Entry Restrictions for All Travelers Regardless of Citizenship Effective October 1, 2022

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On September 26, 2022, the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) announced that effective October 1, 2022, Canada’s COVID-19 entry restrictions will be removed for all travellers regardless of citizenship, and Transport...more

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Canada COVID-19 Travel Restrictions to End Oct. 1

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As of October 1, 2022, Canada is ending all travel, testing, and border requirements and restrictions related to COVID-19. This includes vaccination, mandatory use of ArriveCAN, and any testing or quarantine and isolation...more

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Canada Announces Removal of COVID-19 Border Entry Requirements

The Government of Canada announced, on Monday, September 26, 2022, that after Friday, September 30, 2022, all requirements related to COVID-19 for entering into Canada will expire. These include: As a result, as of September...more

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Canada Suspends Mandatory Vaccines for Most Travel, Federally Regulated Transportation Workers, and Federal Government Employees

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On June 14, 2002, Canada announced that, due to the country’s improved public health situation, certain vaccination requirements are suspended as of June 20. Federally Regulated Travel Sector...more

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Canada: Pre-entry COVID-19 Testing Will Soon Not Be Required for Fully Vaccinated Travellers

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Fully Vaccinated Travellers - On March 17, 2022, Canada announced that, effective April 1, 2022, fully vaccinated travellers will no longer be required to provide a pre-entry COVID-19 test result to enter Canada....more

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Canadian Immigration Update: Government Lightens Border Measures effective February 28, 2022

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Effective February 28, 2022 at 12:01 am EST, all vaccinated travelers will be able to enter Canada with an antigen test, and unvaccinated children under 12 years old will no longer have to quarantine....more

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U.S. Land Border COVID-19 Restrictions Change to Vaccination Focused

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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has published on its website that full COVID-19 vaccination will become much more central to U.S. land border travel "in January." The announcement is supported by Federal...more

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Government of Canada Advises Canadians—Regardless of Vaccination Status—to Avoid Non-essential International Travel

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On December 15, 2021, the Public Health Agency of Canada issued a Level 3 COVID-19 Global travel advisory, which advises Canadians, regardless of their vaccination status, to avoid non-essential travel internationally (Travel...more

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Canada – COVID Travel Update

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The Government of Canada just announced additional border measures to reduce the risk of the importation and transmission of COVID-19 and its variant, Omicron, in Canada related to international travel....more

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U.S. to Lift Regional Travel Bans November 8, 2021

The Biden Administration announced today that it will lift COVID-related regional travel restrictions for fully vaccinated international travelers effective November 8, 2021. INTERNATIONAL AIR TRAVEL - As previously...more

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White House Announces Plan to Remove COVID-19-Related Travel Restrictions for Fully Vaccinated International Travelers

The White House announced on September 20, 2021, that beginning in “early November” 2021, the Biden administration would remove restrictions on international travelers who are seeking to fly to the United States, provided...more

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The U.S. Breaks with Canada in Response to COVID-19 and Cross-Border Travel Restrictions 

Since March 2020, the United States and Canada have agreed upon mutually reciprocal COVID-19 related travel restrictions. U.S. and Canadian officials mutually determined that “non-essential” travel between the U.S. and Canada...more

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Canadian Immigration Update: Government Announces Changes to Ease Border Measures for Entering Travelers

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Seyfarth Synopsis: The Government of Canada has just announced additional measures aimed at easing current border measures for travelers entering Canada....more

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Quarantine Restrictions in Canada: A Very Welcome Break

The government of Canada announced, on July 19, 2021, that the Canada-U.S. border, which has been closed to non-discretionary travel since March 21, 2020, will be reopened for eligible Americans on August 9, 2021, at 12:01 AM...more

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Canada to Ease Travel Restrictions for Fully Vaccinated Individuals

The Government of Canada has announced the first phase of its plan to ease border restrictions for travelers entering Canada. Under the new policy, travelers whose vaccination status meets the criteria of “fully vaccinated”...more

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Canada - COVID Update June 2021

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The Government of Canada has announced measures aimed at easing current border measures for travelers entering Canada. Beginning July 5, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. EDT, fully vaccinated travelers who are permitted to enter Canada...more

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How To Lift International COVID-19 Travel Restrictions? White House Announces Working Groups

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Travel restrictions related to COVID-19 have been in place for more than a year. Certain restrictions have been removed, but the ones on travel from Brazil, China, India, Iran, Ireland, the Schengen Zone, South Africa, and...more

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Canada Introduces Stricter Restrictions on International Travel

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During a January 28, 2021 news conference, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced stricter rules for travellers entering Canada from international destinations. These measures are intended to deter non-essential...more

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Biden Administration Issues COVID-19 Travel Safety Order

The Biden administration issued an Executive Order Promoting COVID-19 Safety in Domestic and International Travel requiring that masks be worn in airports or on commercial aircraft, trains, maritime vessels, intercity bus...more

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New COVID-19 Testing Requirements for Air Travellers Flying into Canada

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On January 6, 2021, Canada’s federal government issued a News Release announcing the issuance of an Interim Order by its Minister of Transport, the Honourable Marc Garneau....more

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Canada Announces New COVID-19 Travel Requirements for International Air Passengers

On December 31, 2020, the Government of Canada announced new restrictions that will apply to all airline passengers entering Canada. Effective January 7, 2021, at 12:01 a.m. EST, Canada will require each international air...more

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