Updated as of April 4, 2022.The Canadian borders have been opened to international students since October 27, 2021.Starting April 1, 2022, pre-entry tests will no longer be required for fully vaccinated travelers entering Canada by land, air or water. Fully vaccinated travelers must still use ArriveCAN within 72 hours before arrival to Canada.

Entry requirements for international students traveling to Canada:

  • Valid study permit (student visa) or a letter of introduction that shows you were approved for a study permit.

  • You must be attending a

    designated learning institution (DLI)

    with a COVID-19 readiness plan approved by its province or territory.

  • Quarantine plan.

  • Provide travel information within 72 hours before your arrival to Canada through

    ArriveCAN

    .

To qualify as a fully vaccinated traveler, you must have received a vaccine accepted by the Government of Canada 14 days prior to the day you travel.Vaccines accepted by the Government of Canada for the purpose of travel to and within Canada:

  • At least two doses of:

    • AstraZeneca/COVISHIELD

    • Bharat Biotech

    • Moderna

    • Pfizer-BioNTech

    • Sinopharm BIBP

    • Sinovac (CoronaVac, PiCoVacc)

  • or a mix of 2 accepted vaccines

  • or at least 1 dose of the Janssen/Johnson & Johnson vaccine

Fully vaccinated travelers must have a 14-day quarantine plan in place before arriving in Canada. The border services officers will make the final decision about whether you qualify as a fully vaccinated traveler. Meanwhile, unvaccinated travelers are still required to provide a valid pre-entry test result. You can read more here: COVID-19 testing for travellers - Travel restrictions in Canada – Travel.gc.ca

Visa Application

If you are applying for a study permit, you should apply online, whether you are outside of Canada or already in Canada. Sources: Coronavirus disease (COVID-19): International students - Canada.ca
Visitors, foreign workers and students - Travel restrictions in Canada – Travel.gc.ca
COVID-19: Travel, testing and borders - Travel.gc.ca

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