On September 7, 2021, Canada’s borders will re-open to any fully vaccinated travellers who have been vaccinated with a Government of Canada-accepted vaccine at least 14 days prior to entering Canada and who meet all relevant entry requirements. Fully vaccinated travellers eligible to enter Canada will not have to quarantine upon arrival.

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Upcoming border changes

Fully vaccinated foreign nationals may be allowed to enter Canada for discretionary travel on the following dates if they meet specific criteria:

• Effective August 9: American citizens and permanent residents of the United States, who currently reside in the United States, who meet specific criteria to qualify as fully vaccinated

• September 7 (intended start date): All other foreign nationals who qualify as fully vaccinated   

The 3-night hotel stopover requirement will be eliminated for all travellers arriving by air after 12:01 A.M. EDT on August 9.

• News release

• Check if you qualify for the fully vaccinated traveller exemption

COVID-19 Testing

As of January 7, 2021, Transport Canada requires all air travellers entering Canada from international destinations, five years of age and over, to present a negative or residual positive COVID-19 polymerase chain reaction (PCR) or reverse transcription loop-mediated isothermal amplification (RT-LAMP) test result before boarding. The test will supplement, not replace, the requirements for health questionnaires, temperature checks and face masks. Antigen tests are not accepted.

To comply with this regulation, travellers will be required to present a negative or residual positive PCR or RT-LAMP test at check-in and Canada Customs, taken within 72 hours from their scheduled departure time. Please allow extra time to check in.

It is each traveller’s responsibility to source and pay for their own valid PCR or RT-LAMP test. For the Government of Canada's news release and other details please visit here.

Swoop requires all travellers to wear a non-medical mask or face covering while onboard the aircraft, for the entirety of the flight. Travellers must put on a mask when directed by any CATSA official, Swoop employee, CBSA officer or Canadian public health official. Learn more.

If you are travelling domestically, you currently do not need proof of vaccination or a COVID-19 test, however, you do still need to wear a mask. Some provinces do not allow discretionary travel and/or require you to self-isolate for 14 days upon entry. Please check with the province you are travelling to for their latest requirements here.

Swoop is providing refunds to the original form of payment for eligible travellers with flights that were cancelled by Swoop due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We have contacted all eligible travellers with the option to request a refund to the original form of payment. We appreciate your patience as we work through the process to provide refunds. Please visit this page for more updates.