Proof of vaccination requirements

In compliance with Transport Canada regulations, all guests over 12 years and four months of age who are travelling out of a Canadian airport are required to provide proof of vaccination.  

How to prepare for check in:

1. Download your Smart Health Card QR Code

2. Ensure the name on the QR Code matches the name(s) on the booking

3. Save your QR Code as an image (.jpg or .png)

4. Scan your QR Code using the camera on your computer or device OR upload an image of your QR Code

Note: If your QR Code is from a country we do not currently accept, please present it to an agent at the airport to have it validated.

How to get your Canadian COVID-19 proof of vaccination 

About the Canadian COVID-19 proof of vaccination 

FAQs

There are some important steps to take when travelling from Canada to the U.S. during the COVID-19 pandemic. To help make your journey as smooth as possible and to avoid any delays, review this information and confirm with the authorities of the state you are visiting.

It is the responsibility of each traveller to ensure they have all the valid travel documents required for entry into Canada.

Effective April 25, 2022 unvaccinated and partially vaccinated children under the age of 12 are no longer required to provide a valid pre-entry test result, if they are accompanying a fully vaccinated adult.

Starting April 1, 2022, pre-entry tests will no longer be required for fully vaccinated travellers entering Canada. You must still use ArriveCAN before and after April 1.

Travellers are eligible to enter or return to Canada if they qualify as a fully vaccinated traveller. Checklist of what you need to have ready at the border

To enter or return to Canada as a fully vaccinated traveller, you must follow all of these requirements.

Whether you’re driving or flying, have the following items with you for assessment by a government official at the border (land border crossings do not provide WiFi for travellers):

• Results of pre-entry tests for any unvaccinated children 5 years of age or older

• ArriveCAN receipt with letter I or, V, or A beside the vaccinated traveller’s name

• Proof of vaccination that was uploaded into ArriveCAN (original or paper copy)

• If already recovered, bring your proof of a prior positive molecular test result

• Have a quarantine plan

• Travel document entered in ArriveCAN (e.g. passport)

Helpful Links

FAQ Requirement for proof of negative COVID-19 Test – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

 State & Territorial Health Departments – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Foreign diplomatic offices in Canada – Global Affairs Canada 

Travel requirements to enter Mexico

Mexico does not currently have testing, quarantine, or vaccine requirements. Travellers must wear masks in public in some cities. For more information about regional mask requirements, please check the local authorities of where you're going.

It is the responsibility of each traveller to ensure they have all the valid travel documents required for entry into Canada.

Effective April 25, 2022 unvaccinated and partially vaccinated children under the age of 12 are no longer required to provide a valid pre-entry test result, if they are accompanying a fully vaccinated adult.

Starting April 1, 2022, pre-entry tests will no longer be required for fully vaccinated travellers entering Canada. You must still use ArriveCAN before and after April 1.

Travellers are eligible to enter or return to Canada if they qualify as a fully vaccinated traveller. Checklist of what you need to have ready at the border

To enter or return to Canada as a fully vaccinated traveller, you must follow all of these requirements.

Whether you’re driving or flying, have the following items with you for assessment by a government official at the border (land border crossings do not provide WiFi for travellers):

• Results of pre-entry tests for any unvaccinated children 5 years of age or older

• ArriveCAN receipt with letter I or, V, or A beside the vaccinated traveller’s name

• Proof of vaccination that was uploaded into ArriveCAN (original or paper copy)

• If already recovered, bring your proof of a prior positive molecular test result

• Have a quarantine plan

• Travel document entered in ArriveCAN (e.g. passport)

Dominican Republic entry requirements

All guests travelling to and from the Dominican Republic are required to obtain an Electronic Ticket prior to travel. The Dominican Republic electronic portal will ask each guest a series of questions for the General Immigration Office, the General Customs Office and the Ministry of Public Health. Once completed a receipt with a QR code will be provided to present to the authorities on arrival and before departure. For additional information please refer to the GoDominicanRepublic COVID information page.