Immigration, or simply moving abroad for a while, is a daunting process at the best of times. Now, the challenges of immigrating to Canada during COVID-19 are multiplied. However, chances are, for many of you, the wheels to move to Canada were set in motion prior to the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Below we’ve provided some key information and the latest updates regarding travel to Canada during the pandemic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Are there Travel Restrictions in Canada?<\/a><\/p>\n Who can enter Canada during COVID-19 Pandemic?<\/a><\/p>\n Which Foreign Nationals are eligible to Travel to Canada now?<\/a><\/p>\n Who else is exempt from Canada’s COVID-19 Travel Restrictions?<\/a><\/p>\n Is the Canadian Border open to the United States?<\/a><\/p>\n Immigrating from Hong Kong<\/a><\/p>\n What happens when I arrive in Canada?<\/a><\/p>\n How long must I quarantine when entering Canada?<\/a><\/p>\n Average Cost of Living in Canada<\/a><\/p>\n What to do before landing Canada?<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n It is limited to non-essential travel from international destinations including the United States. Canada is restricting entry to Canadian citizens, permanent residents, persons registered under Canada\u2019s Indian Act, protected persons and eligible foreign nationals. <\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t Only foreign nationals (including Americans) who are immediate family members<\/a> of a Canadian citizen or permanent resident<\/a> and who are staying in Canada for at least 15 days. Temporary foreign workers performing essential services, permanent resident applicants, international students, transiting passengers, invitees of the Minister of Health, or individuals making medical deliveries.\u00a0 For details, see here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t No. For a detailed explanation, see here<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t You must quarantine for at least 14 days and provide the Canadian Border Service Agency at your point of entry with a quarantine plan<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t Yes. This November 2020, Canada announced two new immigration pathways for some Hong Kong residents, and implemented new measures helping asylum claimants. For details see our Immigrating from Hong Kong <\/a>section.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\nHere are some quick answers to the top questions people have been asking:<\/h3>\n\n\n\t\t
Is travel to Canada restricted?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t
See here <\/a>for more details. <\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\tWho can enter Canada during COVID-19?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t
Which foreign nationals can enter Canada now?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t
For additional details, see here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\tWho else is exempt from Canada's COVID-19 travel restrictions?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t
Is the Canadian border open to the United States?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t
What happens when I arrive in Canada?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t
Has Canada made it easier for Hong Kong residents to immigrate?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t