By the end of the month, fully vaccinated Canadians returning home from international trips of 72 hours or less won’t have to show proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test.
The new rule goes into effect on Nov. 30, and only applies to Canadian citizens, permanent residents or individuals registered under the Indian Act.
The exemption also applies to children under 12, and individuals with medical exemptions to the COVID-19 vaccination. Read more: Canada to drop negative PCR test requirement for shorter cross-border trips However, fully vaccinated Canadians returning from trips longer than 72 hours will still be required to show proof of a negative polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test upon return.