Covid 19 Global Travel Advisory

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Thu, Dec 16, 11:49 PM

Dear Canadian,

You are receiving this email because you are registered with the Government of Canada’s Registration of Canadians Abroad (ROCA) service. 

In an attempt to limit the spread of (COVID-19), specifically the new Omicron variant, the Government of Canada has re-instated a Global Travel Advisory to avoid all non-essential travel outside of Canada until further notice..

 

• Find out what commercial options are still available to return to Canada. Consider returning to Canada earlier than planned if these options are becoming more limited.
• Ensure that you have sufficient finances and necessities, including medication, in case your travels are disrupted.

 

Most governments have implemented special entry and exit restrictions for their territory. Before travelling, verify if the local authorities of both your current location and destinations have implemented any specific restrictions related to this situation and consider your transit points.

Restrictions imposed could include:

• Entry bans, particularly for non-residents
• Exit bans
• Quarantines of 14 days or more upon arrival, regardless of where you are arriving from
• Health screenings
• Border closures
• Airport closures
• Flight suspensions

 

Additional restrictions can be imposed suddenly. You should not depend on the Government of Canada for assistance related to changes to your travel plans.

 

• Monitor the media for the latest information
• Contact your airline or tour operator to determine if the situation will disrupt your travel plans
• Contact the nearest foreign diplomatic office for information on destination-specific restrictions

 

Continue to consult the latest travel advice and entry requirements related to COVID-19 from the Government of Canada.

The Public Health Agency of Canada is closely monitoring the situation and Global Affairs Canada will provide updates as more information becomes available. Canadians should follow the advice of local health authorities and take precautions to protect themselves from respiratory illnesses, including frequent handwashing, practicing proper cough and sneeze etiquette, and monitoring your health.

The decision to travel is your choice and you are responsible for your personal safety abroad. The Government of Canada takes the safety and security of Canadians abroad very seriously. It provides credible and timely information in its Travel Advice to enable you to make well-informed decisions regarding your travel or stay abroad.

All travellers whose final destination is Canada are required to submit their information electronically through ArriveCAN before they board their flight.

Canadians in need of emergency consular assistance should contact their nearest Canadian office or contact the Emergency Watch and Response Centre in Ottawa directly at +1 613 996 8885 (collect calls are accepted where available). An e-mail can also be sent to [email protected].

For complete contact details of our Canadian offices abroad, please click here.

If you have completed your trip and have no intention to return in the near future, simply modify your file here or you may send an email to [email protected].

We encourage you to stay connected with the latest travel advice and advisories at www.travel.gc.ca. Please share this important information with other Canadians in your area.

Global Affairs Canada.

Edited December 17, 2021 by seedy