Canada Extends Travel Ban Until At Least August

Canada has confirmed that its ban on foreign entry will be maintained until at least August. Also extended is the requirement for returning Canadian citizens coming from abroad to quarantine for 14 days.  

The federal government of Canada confirmed it will extend its travel ban on all international travelers until the end of July. The Government says, nobody who is not either a Canadian citizen or permanent resident will be allowed into the country until at least August.

The only exceptions to this rule are US residents who are classified as essential. The ban on US visitors is managed under a separate agreement, set to expire on 21 July. However, that could also be reviewed depending on the situation later this month.

Under the Canadian regulations, only essential workers who are US citizens will be allowed into the country. Essential workers include healthcare workers and other key workers involved in the fight against COVID-19.

For Canadian citizens, travel is allowed. However, the country will maintain its quarantine rules for everyone coming in, so even Canadian nationals will have to self-isolate for 14 days on arrival.

The extended border closure will be unwelcome news for airlines as Air Canada has already announced flight resumption to numerous destinations, Qatar also has made plans to begin daily flights to Canada from Saturday.

The travel ban and quarantine rules which were expected to expire on Tuesday 30 June, were originally implemented in March to curb the spread of COVID-19. 

Canadian government added, failure to comply with the rules on quarantine faces harsh penalties of up to six months in prison and a fine of CA$750,000 ($554,000).

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