Where Canadians Can Travel

Countries Canadians can travel to

Below, you can see where Canadians can travel to, as well as entry requirements for Canadian travelers and important information to consider.

Albania

If you’re experiencing wanderlust, head to Albania, one of the many places Canadian tourists can travel to. Since June 15, 2020, Canadians have been able to visit Albania without taking a PCR test before arrival or quarantining upon arrival. However, visitors will need to have a health screening at the Albanian airport.

For more information, check this official website.

Anguilla

Anguilla is one of the countries Canadians can visit right now. All you need to do is take a PCR test 3-5 days before you travel and complete a Visitor Application Form. You’ll also need to buy travel insurance and present proof that you have it upon arrival in Anguilla.

Once you arrive in Anguilla, you’ll take a PCR test at the airport and have to quarantine for ten days before you take another PCR test. If that second PCR test is negative, you’re free to explore Anguilla. You can find more information on Anguilla’s official tourism website.

Antigua and Barbuda

Want to know where Canadians can travel? Antigua and Barbuda has been open since July 4, 2020. You just need to take a RT-PCR test up to 7 days before you arrive in Antigua and Barbuda, complete a Health Declaration Form on arrival, and submit to a mandatory health screening with temperature check on arrival.

Antigua and Barbuda

Additionally, all tourists need to have proof of a reservation at a certified accommodation. Fully vaccinated tourists can stay at bio-safe/certified accommodations. Partially vaccinated or unvaccinated tourists must stay at a COVID-19 Certified Accommodation/Lodging.

More information is available on our guide on Antigua and Barbuda travel restrictions.

Argentina

Argentina is accepting visitors from Canada who are fully vaccinated and can provide proof of such.

All travelers, regardless of vaccination status, must present a negative PCR test result from within 72 hours prior to boarding. They must also complete a sworn electronic statement within 48 hours prior to arrival and have travel insurance with COVID-19 coverage.

Argentina

More information on Argentinian entry requirements is available in our guide to Argentina reopening for tourism.

Armenia

Canadian travelers can visit Armenia at the moment, but they must self-isolate for 14 days upon arrival. However, if they pay for and take a COVID-19 test at some point during their self-isolation and the result is negative, they no longer have to self-isolate. More information is available on the government’s official website.

Aruba

Aruba is yet another country Canadian residents can visit.

All travelers must complete an online Embarkation/Disembarkation (ED) card between 72 hours and 4 hours prior to travel to Aruba. As part of completing the card, Canadians must upload proof of a negative molecular test result that was obtained within 72 to 4 hours before travel to Aruba, regardless of their vaccination status.

Aruba

Additionally, purchasing Aruba Visitors Insurance is a mandatory part of completing the ED card. All travelers must also download the Aruba Health App.

You can find more information on our guide on Aruba travel restrictions.

Austria

As long as they are fully vaccinated, Canadian citizens can enter Austria without any entry restrictions.

Unvaccinated Canadians must show proof of recovery from COVID-19 or a negative PCR test result from within 72 hours prior to arrival. If they provide a test result to enter Austria, Canadians must register digitally prior to entering Austria to obtain pre-travel clearance and self-isolate for 10 days from their arrival (or take a test after 5 days to end their quarantine early).

Austria

You can find out more about entering Austria in our guide “Is Austria open for tourists.”

Bahamas

Wondering where Canadian tourists can travel? The Bahamas is a great option for a tropical getaway. Entry requirements for Canadians are straightforward: unvaccinated travelers must present proof of a negative PCR test result that was obtained within 5 days of arrival in The Bahamas.

Bahamas

Also, they must apply for a Travel Health Visa and need to have travel insurance with COVID-19 coverage.

For more information on The Bahamas opening to tourism.

Bangladesh

Canadians are currently allowed to enter Bangladesh, but they must present proof of a negative COVID-19 test that was taken within 72 hours of their arrival and quarantine for 14 days from their arrival. More information is available here.

Barbados

Canadian residents can enter Barbados, but they are subject to strict entry requirements, since they are classified as traveling from a “High-Risk” country on this list.

Canadian travelers are strongly encouraged to take a PCR test 3 days before entry to Barbados, but if the test results are not available in time for travel, Canadians can be tested on arrival in Barbados and quarantine until they receive a negative test result. They can then go to their accommodation, where they will quarantine for 4-5 days and then take a second PCR test. If that second test is negative, they will no longer have to quarantine.

Canadians must also complete an Online Immigration/Customs form 24-72 hours prior to their arrival in Barbados. More information about Barbados’ reopening procedures is available here.

Belarus

Belarus is one of the countries that are currently open for Canadians, but there are a few entry requirements for Canadian visitors.

Travelers must present proof of a negative PCR COVID test that was taken within 48 hours of arrival in Belarus and have valid COVID-19 travel insurance, which can be purchased here.

As long as Canada remains on this list of high-risk countries, all Canadian tourists must self-isolate for 10 days after arrival in Belarus.

More information is available on the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Belarus’ official website and the Belarus government’s official website.

Belgium

Belgium is currently welcoming visitors from Canada, which Belgium has classified as an orange country. This means that Canadians, regardless of vaccination status, do not have to quarantine or get tested to enter Belgium.

The only entry requirement for Canadian travelers is that they complete a Passenger Locator Form within 6 months of arriving in Belgium.

Belgium

More information for travelers is available in our guide to Belgium reopening to travelers.

Belize

If you’re Canadian, you can absolutely travel to Belize right now. You just need to book a stay at a Gold Standard hotel and have proof of confirmation to show upon arrival; complete the Customs and Immigration form they are given on their flight to Belize; and provide a negative PCR COVID test that was taken within 96 hours of travel or a negative Rapid Antigen test result from within 48 hours of arrival, regardless of your vaccination status.

More information is available in our guide to Belize reopening for travel.

Bermuda

Bermuda is currently welcoming Canadian tourists who want to soak up the sun on a pink-sand beach. There are a few entry requirements for Canadians.

All travelers must complete an online Travel Authorization form 1 to 3 days before their departure and pay a $75 fee, which covers the cost of COVID-19 testing in Bermuda. As part of completing the form, all travelers must upload proof of a negative COVID RT-PCR test result that was obtained within 4 days of arrival in Bermuda.

Canadians will then be tested upon arrival in Bermuda.

Bermuda

Vaccinated travelers must quarantine until they receive a negative arrival test result. They do not have to quarantine any longer than that or wear a Traveler Wristband, but they will undergo testing again on days 4, and 10 of their trip.

Unvaccinated travelers must present proof of a reservation at a Quarantine Hotel and quarantine there for 14 days. They will undergo testing on day 13 of their trip and they can end their quarantine if they receive a negative result from that test.

All travelers should also download the WeHealth Bermuda app.

More information is available on our guide on Bermuda is open to tourists.

Bolivia

Bolivia, considered one of the best places to visit in South America, has had its borders open since September 14, 2020.

Canadian citizens can visit as long as they present a negative RT-PCR test taken within 72 hours of departure and have travel insurance with COVID-19 coverage.

Bolivia

Also, Canadians must quarantine for at least 10 days from their arrival and take an RT-PCR test at their own expense on day 7 of their quarantine period.

For more detail, check our guide on Bolivia is open for travel.

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Canadian residents can enter Bosnia and Herzegovina quite easily, as all they need to do is present proof of a negative PCR test that was taken within 48 hours of their arrival in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

You can find more information on the Bosnia and Herzegovina Border Police official website.

Botswana

You may be wondering, “Where can Canadians travel internationally?” Botswana is currently open to Canadian tourism as long as Canadians can present a negative PCR test result issued no later than 72 hours before boarding. Those who don’t have this certificate must do a 14-day quarantine upon arrival.

For more information, check our guide on Botswana is open for travel.

Brazil

There are no entry requirements for Canadians who wish to travel to Brazil as long as they fly there. They do not have to quarantine or take a PCR test to visit Brazil, but if they experience COVID-19 symptoms, they should self-isolate for 15 days.

Brazil

More information is available on the Government of Brazil’s official website.

Bulgaria

Bulgaria allows Canadian travelers to enter the country without any entry requirements, as long as Canada remains on this list.

That means that Canadians visiting Bulgaria don’t have to quarantine or take a PCR test ahead of entry. More information is available here and here.

Burkina Faso

Canadian citizens can currently travel to Burkina Faso as long as they can present evidence of a negative PCR test result that was taken within five days of their arrival. If Canadians don’t have a negative test result, they will have to get tested at the airport, which costs $150, and self-isolate for 14 days. More information on Burkina Faso’s COVID regulations is available here.

Cape Verde

Cape Verde is now welcoming all travelers from Canada, although they must complete a registration form and present a medical certificate from a negative PCR test that was taken within 72 hours of arrival.

Cape Verde

If Canadians want to visit different islands, they must fill out this form and obtain a negative PCR test result within 72 hours of departure.

For more information on Cape Verde’s restrictions, check this website.

Central African Republic

The Central African Republic is now allowing Canadian residents to enter the country. Canadians must undergo a medical examination on arrival, which will most likely include a PCR test at the Institut Pasteur, and must quarantine for 14 days from their arrival.

More information is available here.

Chad

Canadians are able to fly to Chad right now as long as they have a negative COVID-19 test that was obtained within 7 days of their arrival.

If they plan on staying in Chad for more than 7 days, they must self-isolate for a week and take a PCR test on their last day of self-isolation. More information on Chad’s travel restrictions is available here.

Chile

Chile has reopened its borders to vaccinated Canadians as of October 1, 2021.

Canadians must be fully vaccinated and validate their proof of vaccination here before entering Chile in order to obtain a 30-day mobility pass. They must also have proof of a negative PCR test result that was obtained within 72 hours of departure, complete an online  Affidavit for Travelers form up to 48 hours prior to departure, and have COVID-19 travel insurance with a minimum of $30,000 worth of COVID-19 related coverage.

All international travelers must self-isolate for 5 days from their arrival in Chile. They will receive follow-up forms by email for 14 days after their arrival, which they must complete promptly.

For more information, check our guide on “Is Chile open for travel?“.

Colombia

Colombia makes it easy for Canadian citizens to enter the country, since all they need to do is download the CoronApp mobile app and fill in the Check-Mig form 24 hours before their trip.

More information is available on our guide on Colombia travel restrictions.

Croatia

Canadians can enter Croatia for any reasons.

They must present a negative PCR test from within 72 hours prior to arrival; present a rapid antigen test (RAT) from within 48 hours of arrival in Croatia; present a vaccination certificate for COVID-19 that is not older than 210 days, where the final dose was received more than 14 days prior; present a certificate of recovery from COVID-19 and proof of receipt of one dose of vaccine within 6 months of contracting COVID and fewer than 210 days prior; present a positive PCR test or RAT from the last 12 to 180 days as proof of recovery from COVID-19; self-isolate on arrival until they can take a PCR test or RAT and obtain a negative result; or self-isolate for 10 days from their arrival in Croatia.

All travelers, regardless of other travel restrictions, should complete an Enter Croatia form online before they arrive.

You can find more information on our Croatia reopening for tourists guide.

Costa Rica

As of August 1, 2020, Costa Rica is one of the best countries in Central America Canadian travelers can visit. They need to purchase COVID-19 travel insurance with coverage for treatment and accommodation in case they need to quarantine.

Costa Rica

Canadians must also submit the Health Pass form online 48 hours before boarding their flight. You can find more information in our guide to Costa Rica’s reopening plan.

Cuba

Canadians can visit Cuba right now. All travelers must have proof of a negative RT-PCR test result that was obtained within 72 hours of arrival in Cuba and valid travel insurance with COVID-19 coverage.

Cuba

Canadians will undergo a RT-PCR test on arrival in Cuba. Then, they have to self-isolate in a government-approved hotel at their own expense for 6 nights and 7 days, unless they arrive at the airports of La Habana or Santiago de Cuba, in which case they must self-isolate for 5 nights and 6 days. Travelers will undergo yet another PCR test on the penultimate day of theirs quarantine. If that test result is negative, they may explore Cuba freely.

More information can be found in our guide on Cuba reopening for tourism.

Curaçao

As long as Canada is considered a medium-risk country on this list, Canadian travelers can fly to Curaçao, but there are a few entry requirements they must follow.

They must complete a Digital Immigration Card and a Passenger Locator Card, show a medical certificate for a negative PCR test that was obtained within 72 hours of departure, and purchase COVID-19 travel insurance, which is available here.

More information is available on the Government of Curaçao official website.

Cyprus

Cyprus is yet another country Canadians can visit as long as they abide by a few entry requirements.

Vaccinated Canadian travelers just have to complete a Cyprus Flight Pass form within 48 hours of traveling to Cyprus. Unvaccinated Canadians must submit a Cyprus Flight Pass form and present a negative PCR test result from within 72 hours prior to departure.

You can find more information in our guide to Cyprus reopening to international travel.

Democratic Republic of the Congo

The Democratic Republic of the Congo is currently allowing Canadian tourists to visit. They must present proof of a negative PCR test that was taken within 7 days of their arrival and register to take a $45 second PCR test at the Institut National de la Recherche Biomédicale (INRB) upon arrival.

Until Canadians obtain the results of their second PCR test, they must self-isolate, generally for about 24 hours. More information can be found here.

Dominica

Canadian citizens can travel to Dominica.

Vaccinated travelers must submit an online health questionnaire at least 24 hours prior to arrival in Dominica. As part of completing this questionnaire, travelers must upload a negative PCR test result that was taken within 24 to 72 hours prior to arrival and a vaccination certificate. They must also pay for an Antigen test (XCD $100).

On arrival in Dominica, vaccinated Canadians will undergo a Rapid Antigen test. If they test negative, they will be considered medically cleared and do not have to quarantine or undergo further testing.

Dominica

Canada is considered a “High Risk” country, so unvaccinated travelers will be subject to more strict entry requirements. They will also need to book quarantine at a “Safe in Nature” certified property and upload proof of their reservation as part of completing their questionnaire.

Also, they will undergo a Rapid Antigen test on arrival and must then quarantine at the “Safe in Nature” certified property for 5 days from their arrival in Dominica. They will undergo a PCR test on day 5 of their quarantine period and wait for their results for up to 48 hours. If they receive a negative result, they can end their quarantine.

For more details, check our guide to Dominica opening for tourism.

Dominican Republic

The Dominican Republic is a completely open country for Canadian residents. Canadians must submit a ETicket form indicating that they haven’t had any COVID-19 symptoms in the last 72 hours. Canadians may also be randomly tested upon arrival, but if they get a negative result, they don’t need to quarantine.

Dominican Republic

All Canadian tourists arriving on or before March 31, 2021, on commercial flights and staying at a hotel will be granted a free health coverage plan paid by the Dominican government. However, the coverage isn’t very high, so I recommend purchasing COVID-19 travel insurance.

You’ll find the latest information in our article with all the updates on the Dominican Republic reopening to tourists.

Ecuador

Ecuador is one of the countries that Canadians are allowed to travel to.

Canadians must have a negative RT-PCR test result that was obtained within 72 hours prior to boarding or a certificate of vaccination for COVID-19, where the final dose was received at least 14 days prior to boarding. They must also complete a Health Declaration Form. Additionally, travelers may be subject to random rapid antigen testing on arrival.

You can find more information on our guide on Ecuador opening for tourism.

Egypt

Egypt is currently welcoming Canadian travelers, who must have proof of a negative PCR test that was taken within 96 hours of arrival in Egypt. They must also have COVID-19 travel insurance, like this, and submit a health form on arrival.

Egypt

You can find more information in our guide to Egypt reopening for travel.

El Salvador

El Salvador is one of the countries Canadian tourists can visit right now, but they must have a negative PCR test result that was obtained within 72 hours of their flight.

More information is available here.

Ethiopia

Canadian citizens are allowed to travel to Ethiopia. Entry requirements for Canadians are as follows: travelers must present a digital negative RT-PCR test result that was obtained within 5 days (120 hours) of arrival in Ethiopia.

Travelers must also complete a Passenger Health Registration Form.

For more information, check our guide on Ethiopia travel requirements.

France

France has opened to Canadians and vaccinated travelers can visit without restrictions if they provide proof of full vaccination.

France

Canada is considered a “green” country, so unvaccinated travelers must present proof of a negative PCR or antigen test result that was obtained within 72 hours prior to their flight.

Canadians must also submit a sworn declaration that they do not have COVID-19 and have not been in contact with anyone with COVID-19.

Check our guide on France open for travel for more information.

French Polynesia

French Polynesia has opened its borders to Canadian residents. Canadians simply need to submit this form and present proof of a negative PCR test that was taken within 72 hours of departure.

French Polynesia

Once they arrive on the islands, they will receive a self-testing kit so that they can test themselves on day 4 of their trip. Travelers will only be notified if they get a positive result, so they don’t have to quarantine.

More information can be found here.

Gabon

Wondering, “Where can I fly to?” Gabon is open to travel from Canada. Canadian travelers must take a PCR test upon arrival and quarantine for around 48 hours until the results are ready. If the test is negative, Canadians will receive a 14-day certificate for free movement.

More information on Gabon’s restrictions is available here.

Gambia

Canadian travelers are able to go to The Gambia as long as they can provide evidence of a negative PCR test that was taken within 72 hours of arrival. Without this test, Canadians will need to undergo a health screening and quarantine for 14 days.

More information on The Gambia’s travel restrictions is available in this website.

Germany

Canadians can enter Germany without restrictions. All they need to do is present proof of full vaccination, recovery from COVID-19, a negative PCR test result from within 72 hours prior to entry, or a negative antigen test result from within 48 hours prior to entry.

Germany

You can check our guide on Germany reopening to tourism plan for more information.

Ghana

Canadian tourists can easily travel to Ghana, but they must comply with a few entry requirements. Canadians must present a negative PCR test result that was obtained within 72 hours of departure and submit a Health Declaration Form.

Ghana

They should also pay $150 for the mandatory rapid test they must take on arrival. Their results will be ready in about 30 minutes and there is no need to quarantine if travelers test negative.

You can find more information on these regulations here.

Greece

Greece is one of the easier countries for Canadians to travel to.

Canadians must fill out the Passenger Locator Form 48 hours before check-in and unvaccinated travelers must have proof of a negative PCR COVID test result that was obtained within 72 hours before entry to Greece.a negative rapid antigen test from within 48 hours of entry, or proof of recovery from COVID-19.

Check more information in our guide on Greece is open for travel.

Grenada

Grenada is one of the countries where Canadian citizens can travel right now, but there are quite a few travel restrictions.

Canadians must download the Ronatrac app, submit a Health Declaration Form, and provide evidence of a negative PCR test that was taken within 72 hours of arrival. In addition, Canadian travelers are required to book a stay in a Pure Safe Travel Accommodation and be able to show proof of their reservation at the border on arrival.

Canadians will have to take a PCR test on the fourth day of their trip if they want to do any non-safe-certified activities, but they can avoid this if they simply stick to doing safe-certified activities.

More information can be found on Grenada’s official tourism website.

Guatemala

One of the places Canadian residents can visit is Guatemala.

Guatemala

Canadians must either present a negative PCR or antigen test result from within 3 days prior to check-in at the airport, a medical certificate that confirms their recovery from COVID-19 within the last three months, or proof of full vaccination, with the last dose having been received at least 2 weeks prior to travel.

More information is available on our guide on Guatemala travel restrictions.

Guyana

Guyana is one of the countries Canadians can travel to as long as they submit a Passenger Locator Form and have a negative PCR test result that was obtained up to seven days before arrival

If the PCR test was taken 4-7 days before arrival, Canadian travelers will be tested again at the airport and have to self-isolate until their results are ready.

You can find more information on the official Guyana tourism website.

Haiti

Canadian travelers can visit Haiti, but they must complete a health form, undergo a medical screening on arrival, and quarantine for 14 days

More information on Haiti’s entry requirements is available here.

Honduras

One of the countries where Canadian tourists can travel right now is Honduras. All Canadians need to do is present a negative test result from a PCR test or Rapid Test that was taken within 72 hours of travel and submit an online immigration form.

Honduras

More details on Honduras’ entry requirements can be found here.

Iceland

Iceland borders are open only for vaccinated Canadian tourists or Canadian travelers who can provide proof of a prior COVID-19 infection.

All travelers must present proof of full vaccination or proof of previous COVID-19 infection. They must also present proof of a negative PCR or rapid antigen test result that was obtained within 72 hours prior to departure.

Iceland

All travelers must complete a pre-registration form before they arrive in Iceland and should download the COVID-19 app “Rakning C-19”.

You can find more information about Iceland travel restrictions on our guide.

Iraq

Another of the places Canadians can travel is Iraq as long as they can present a medical certificate for a negative PCR test that was obtained within 48 hours of boarding. Without a PCR test, Canadian travelers will need to take a PCR test upon arrival in Iraq.

The Government of Iraq’s website has more details on entry requirements.

Ireland

Ireland is one of the countries Canadian citizens can travel to, but because Canada isn’t on the designated States for mandatory hotel quarantine list, Canadian travelers must quarantine for 14 days from their arrival in Ireland, but this quarantine can be shorter if they get retested after 5 days of isolation.

Ireland

Besides, Canadians must submit a Passenger Locator Form and present proof of a negative RT-PCR test result that was obtained within 72 hours prior to arrival in Ireland.

More information in our guide on Can you travel to Ireland now?.

Italy

As of June 3, 2020, Italy is one of the countries open for tourism.

Canadians must submit a digital Passenger Locator Form and present a Green COVID-19 Pass from the local health authorities that show that they have either been fully vaccinated, recovered from COVID-19, or received a negative result from a rapid antigen or molecular swab test that was taken within 48 hours prior to entering Italy.

Italy

You can check more information in our guide to Italy is open for travel.

Jamaica

Jamaica, one of the best Caribbean Islands, allows Canadian residents to enter. All travelers must have a negative PCR or antigen test result that was obtained within 3 days of travel. Additionally, Canadians must complete a Travel Authorization document in order to be able to board their flights.

Canadians should also consider staying in accommodation that is located within the “Resilient Corridors” because otherwise, they will have to quarantine for 14 days.

You can find more details on Jamaica’s regulations in our guide to Jamaica reopening for travel.

Jordan

Jordan is one of the places Canadians can travel right now.

All travelers must complete a Declaration Form and have proof of a negative PCR test result from within 72 hours of arrival. Canadians must also have proof of valid travel insurance for the duration of their stay in Jordan and download the AMAN app. Additionally, all travelers must pre-pay online for the PCR test they will take upon arrival in Jordan.

More information can be found in our guide on Jordan open for tourism.

Kenya

Kenya is admitting Canadian travelers as long as they abide by a few travel restrictions. Canadian travelers must fill in a Travelers Health Surveillance Form. They must also provide evidence proof of a negative PCR test that was taken within 96 hours of arrival. The test result must be digitally verified through the Trusted Travel Initiative.

Kenya

Once they arrive in Kenya, travelers must submit daily updates on their health to the Jitenge app for 14 consecutive days.

However, since Canada is currently on this list, Canadian visitors do not have to quarantine.

More information is available on our guide on Kenya is open to tourism.

Kosovo

Canadian tourists can travel to Kosovo at the moment, although there are some travel restrictions for Canadians.

As long as Canada is on the ECDC’s high-risk list (more than 120 infections per 100,000 inhabitants), Canadian visitors will need to have a medical certificate for a negative PCR test that was obtained within 72 hours of their departure.

If Canadians do not have this proof of a PCR test, they will have to quarantine upon arrival.

More information can be found on the Kosovo Ministry of Foreign Affairs official website.

Lebanon

Canadians are allowed to visit Lebanon as long as they have a negative PCR test result that was obtained within four days of their trip.

Lebanon

Additionally, Canadian visitors must submit a health form and purchase COVID-19 travel insurance like this one. They must also decide whether they want to quarantine for 10 days or take a second test upon arrival.

For more details, visit the Ministry of Public Health’s website.

Liberia

Liberia has been open to Canadian residents since July 22, 2020. Canadians need to install the Lib Travel app for iOS – Android and pay $75 in the app for the PCR test they need to take on arrival (this fee can also be paid on arrival).

Once Canadian travelers are tested, if they get a negative result, they must quarantine for 14 days. Exceptions to these entry requirements can be found here.

Canadian visitors must also take a PCR test within 72 hours of departure in order to be able to leave the country.

More information is available here.

Lithuania

As long as Canada is on this list of affected countries, Canadian citizens can visit Lithuania, but they must decide either to provide proof of a negative PCR test result that was obtained within 48 hours of their trip or to quarantine for 10 days. Canadians also need to fill in this registration form.

More information is available on the Lithuanian government’s official website.

Malawi

Malawi is one of the countries Canadians can travel to by air.

All travelers must have a medical certificate for a negative PCR COVID test result that was obtained within 72 hours of arrival in Malawi. They must also complete Travel Surveillance Forms, which they will be given on board their flight or in the airport terminal building.

Travelers with a valid certificate for a negative test result must self-monitor for COVID-19 symptoms for 14 days from their arrival in Malawi and may be tested on arrival.

For more information, visit our guide on is Malawi open for travel.

Maldives

The Maldives is one of the places Canadian travelers can travel.

Maldives

Canadians must submit an online Traveler Health Declaration form within 24 hours prior to their departure and download the Trace Ekee contact tracing app.

All tourists, including fully vaccinated travelers, must also have proof of a negative PCR test result that was obtained within 96 hours of departure from the first port of embarkation en route to the Maldives and have a reservation at a registered accommodation.

Fully vaccinated tourists who have had their final vaccine dose at least 14 days prior can stay at any accommodation while unvaccinated will see some restrictions.

If you’d like more information, you can check our guide on Maldives travel restrictions.

Mali

Mali is another country Canadian tourists can visit. Travel restrictions for Canadians include providing evidence of a negative PCR test that was taken within 72 hours of arrival and filling in a Coronavirus Disease Surveillance Form.

More information is available on the Ministry of Health and Social Affairs website.

Malta

Canadians can travel to Malta, which operates on a traffic light system to determine countries’ travel restrictions. Canada is considered a “red” country, so vaccinated Canadian travelers are exempt from PCR testing and quarantine as long as they are fully vaccinated.

Malta

Entry requirements for Canadians may change, so check them on our Malta travel restrictions guide.

Mauritania

Mauritania has opened its borders to Canadian citizens. The only entry requirement is that Canadian travelers present evidence of a negative PCR test that was taken within 72 hours of arrival.

More information on Mauritania’s entry requirements can be found here.

Mauritius

Mauritius is allowing Canadian residents to enter the country, but there are many travel restrictions in place. Canadian travelers must present a negative PCR test that was taken within 7 days of travel and submit a Passenger Self Declaration Form and Passenger Locator Form upon arrival.

When they arrive in Mauritius, Canadian visitors need to self-isolate for 14 days in one of these accommodations. They’ll have to take three PCR tests, one on arrival, one on day 7 of their trip, and one on day 14 of their trip.

More information is available on the official tourism website.

Mexico

Mexico is one of the countries Canadian tourists can travel to without restrictions as long as they fly, since the land border between the US and Mexico is not open to tourists. All Canadians need to do is complete a risk-factor questionnaire.

Mexico

More information on Mexican entry requirements can be found in our guide to Mexico borders reopening for tourism.

Montenegro

Canadian travelers can visit Montenegro without any entry requirements. Montenegro uses a traffic light classification system and Canada is considered a “green” country, so Canadians are not required to quarantine or take a PCR test prior to arrival.

You can find out more on the Government of Montenegro’s official website.

Morocco

Morocco is one of the places Canadians can travel as long as they abide by a few travel restrictions. Canadian visitors must complete a Public Health Passenger Form and present either a vaccination certificate, where the last dose was received at least two weeks prior, or a certificate for a negative PCR test result that was obtained within 72 hours prior to boarding.

Morocco

For more details, check our guide on Morocco reopening for travel.

Namibia

Namibia is another one of the countries Canadian residents can travel to. There is only one requirement for Canadian travelers: they must have proof of a negative PCR test result that was obtained within 72 hours prior to entering Namibia.

You can find more information on our guide on Namibia is open for tourism.

Nicaragua

Nicaragua has opened its borders to travel from Canada. Canadian visitors simply need to present a certificate for a negative RT-PCR COVID test result from within 72 hours of arrival in Nicaragua.

Nicaragua

More information is available in our guide to Nicaragua reopening for travel.

Nigeria

Nigeria has been open to Canadian tourism since September 5, 2020. Canadian travelers need to provide evidence of a negative PCR test that was taken within 72 hours of boarding and pay for a second PCR test when they fill in this form. They will take the second PCR test after seven days of being in Nigeria and have to quarantine until the results of this test are ready.

More information is available on this website.

North Macedonia

Canadian citizens can travel to North Macedonia without any travel restrictions. There is no requirement to quarantine or take a PCR test before entry.

North Macedonia

You can find more details on this website.

Norway

Canadian tourists can visit Norway; however, since Norway does not accept Canadian vaccination certificates, all Canadians entering Norway must abide by entry requirements for unvaccinated travelers.

Canadians must present proof of a negative PCR or rapid antigen test result from within less than 24 hours prior to arrival and undergo testing on arrival in Norway. They must also quarantine for 10 days from their arrival and get tested on or after day 3 of their quarantine period. If that test is negative, they will be allowed to end their quarantine period.

Norway

More information on Norwegian regulations is available in our guide to Norway’s entry requirements.

Pakistan

Canadian residents are able to travel to Pakistan right now. As long as Canada isn’t on this list of safe countries, Canadian travelers must present a negative PCR test result from within four days of travel.

Canadian visitors must also fill in this form or download the PassTrack app.

More information can be found on the Government of Pakistan’s official website.

Panama

Panama is one of the places that Canadian travelers can visit. Canadians simply need to have a negative PCR or antigen test result that was obtained within 72 hours prior to arrival in Panama. They must also complete an Electronic Health Affidavit.

Panama

More information is available in our guide to Panama reopening to tourism.

Peru

Peru is yet another country Canadian tourists can travel to. Canadian travelers must have proof of a negative PCR test result from within 72 hours of boarding or a negative antigen test from within 24 hours prior to boarding. They must also complete an online Sworn Statement of Health.

For more information, check our guide on “Is Peru open for travel?.

Portugal

Portugal is one of the countries where you can travel from Canada for essential and non-essential reasons.

Canadians must present proof of a negative RT-PCR test result from within 72 hours prior to boarding or a negative rapid antigen test result from within 48 hours prior to boarding. They must also complete a Passenger Locator Card, either online or during their flight.

Portugal

If you’re going to visit the Azores or Madeira, other special entry requirements may apply.

You can get more information on our guide on “Is Portugal open for tourism?“.

Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico is a place that Canadians can visit right now. Entry requirements for Canadians are simple: fully vaccinated travelers traveling from the USA just need to upload their official vaccination card as part of completing a Travel Declaration Form.

Unvaccinated travelers on US domestic flights and all international travelers must present evidence of a negative PCR or antigen test result that was obtained within 72 hours prior to arrival. If they do not have a test result, they will have to upload a PCR or antigen test result that was obtained on the island within 48 hours of their arrival.

All travelers need to submit an online Travel Declaration Form with the results of their PCR test or their vaccination card, which will allow them to obtain an Airport Exit Confirmation number and QR code.

More details on our guide on Is Puerto Rico open for travel?

Republic of the Congo

Canadian citizens can travel to the Republic of the Congo right now. The one travel restriction for Canadians is that they need to have a negative PCR test that was taken within 72 hours of their flight, or else they will need to take a test on arrival and quarantine until they receive a negative result.

More information is available on our guide on Puerto Rico opening for travel.

Rwanda

Another one of the countries Canadian residents can travel to is Rwanda. Canadian travelers just need to provide proof of a medical certificate with a negative RT-PCR result issued within 72 hours of departure for Rwanda. They must also complete a Passenger Locator Form and upload their test result certificate.

Canadians will take a second RT-PCR test, which costs $60, on arrival in Rwanda. They must then stay in a designated transit hotel and wait 24 hours to receive the results of that test. If this test is negative, travelers can explore Rwanda freely.

For more information, check our guide on Rwanda reopening to tourists.

Saint Barthélemy

Saint Barthélemy has opened its borders to Canadian travelers, who must present a negative PCR test result that was obtained within 72 hours of boarding. If they do not have a PCR test result, Canadians will need to take a test on arrival and quarantine until they get their results.

Canadian visitors who spend more than a week in Saint Bart’s need to take a PCR test on the 8^th day of their trip.

More information can be found on this website.

Saint Kitts and Nevis

Saint Kitts and Nevis is one of the places Canadian tourists can travel. Canadians need to download the SKN COVID-19 tracking app and present a medical certificate for a negative PCR test that was taken within 72 hours of arrival. They also need to submit a Travel Authorization Form and present proof of a reservation at a “Travel Approved” property. A list of “Travel Approved” accommodations is available on the St. Kitts and Nevis websites.

Saint Kitts and Nevis

Canadian travelers will take another PCR test on the 7^th day of their trip, which costs $150, and then take another PCR test after 14 days in the country. If both of those tests are negative, Canadian visitors will be free to explore Saint Kitts and Nevis.

More information is available on this website.

Saint Lucia

Saint Lucia is yet another place Canadians can travel. They just need to submit a Travel Registration Form and provide proof of a negative PCR test result that was issued within seven days of travel.

Saint Lucia

Tourists must spend at least 14 days in certified accommodations and may only go on the tours on this list.

More details can be found on this website.

Saint Vincent and The Grenadines

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines has opened its borders to Canadian citizens. Canadians must have proof of a negative PCR test from within 72 hours of their arrival and submit a Pre-Arrival Travel Form.

When they arrive in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Canadian travelers will have to take a second PCR test, quarantine, and then take another test on the 5^th day of their stay. They can end their quarantine if the third test is negative.

A complete list of entry requirements is available here.

Serbia

One of the countries Canadian residents can travel to is Serbia. The sole requirement is that they provide evidence of a negative PCR test that was taken within 48 hours of arrival.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs official website has more information.

Seychelles

Seychelles is open for Canadian travelers.

All Canadians, even if they are vaccinated, even if they are vaccinated, must have a medical certificate for a negative PCR test result that was obtained within 72 hours before departure. They must also submit a health travel authorization application online before departure.

Seychelles

International travelers must have valid travel insurance with COVID-19 coverage and a reservation at a certified accommodation.

Check the latest news about Seychelles reopening to touristsin our guide.

Sierra Leone

Canadian travelers can currently visit Sierra Leone. They just need to complete a travel authorization form. Canadians also need to have a negative PCR test result that was issued within 72 hours of arrival.

On arrival, Canadian visitors need to take two tests, a PCR test and a Rapid test. They only have to quarantine immediately if they test positive on the Rapid test.

You can find more details here.

Sint Maarten

Sint Maarten is one of the countries Canadians can visit with travel restrictions.

All travelers must submit an Electronic Health Authorization System Form at least 12 hours before their departure. International travelers must purchase mandatory COVID-19 insurance as part of completing the form.

Canadians must also have a negative RT-PCR test result from within 72 hours prior to departure or a negative antigen test result from within 48 hours before departure, regardless of their vaccination status.

I also recommend checking our guide on St Maarten reopening for tourists for the latest information.

Somalia

Somalia is a place that Canadian tourists can visit, although we do not recommend traveling there because it is considered a high-risk destination.

Somalia

To enter the country, Canadian travelers must provide proof of a negative PCR test that was taken within four days of arrival. If they can’t, they will have to quarantine for 14 days.

South Africa

South Africa is another one of the places Canadian citizens can travel. Besides, it is one of the best countries in Africa you can visit.

Canadians need to present a medical certificate with a negative COVID-19 PCR test result that was obtained within 72 hours of departure. As long as they present this medical certificate, they will not need to quarantine upon arrival in South Africa.

South Africa

Travelers also need to download the COVID Alert SA app, and undergo a health screening on arrival.

More information is available on our guide on South Africa travel restrictions.

Spain

As of June 21, 2020, Spain is somewhere you can travel to. Currently, vaccinated and unvaccinated travelers can enter Spain from Canada with no restrictions.

Spain

All travelers must complete an electronic Health Control Form before they arrive in Spain.

You can get more details on our guide on Spain opening for tourism.

Sudan

Sudan is allowing Canadian residents to travel there. Canadians must present a medical certificate for a negative PCR test that was issued within 72 hours of arrival.

You can find more information here.

Sweden

Sweden has opened its borders to Canadian residents who can provide proof of their Canadian residence.

If Canadians are entering Sweden from Canada, they must present an EU COVID Certificate or a negative COVID-19 test result from within 72 hours prior to entry. Canadians who are entering Sweden from the EEA can present their Canadian vaccination certificate.

More details can be found in our guide “Is Sweden open to travel.”

Switzerland

Canadians can travel to Switzerland right now. All travelers, even if they are vaccinated, must provide proof of a negative PCR test result from within 72 hours prior to boarding.

They must also submit an entry form and get tested between the fourth and seventh day after they enter Switzerland.

You can find out more in our guide to Switzerland reopening its borders.

Tanzania

Canadian travelers can visit Tanzania without any travel restrictions. Canadians must complete an online Health Surveillance Form within 24 hours prior to arrival. They will then receive a Unique Health Code, which they must present to officials on arrival. Travelers must also present a medical certificate for a negative RT-PCR test result that was obtained within 72 hours prior to arrival.

Tanzania

On arrival in Tanzania, travelers will undergo rapid testing, which costs $25 per traveler. If they test positive, they will have to quarantine in a quarantine hotel at their own expense.

You can find more details in our guide to Tanzania reopening for travel.

Thailand

Thailand is one of the countries Canadians can travel to, but there are some strict entry restrictions for Canadian travelers.

Canadians are exempt of visa but they will have to apply for a Certificate of Entry and present a medical certificate for a negative RT-PCR test result that was obtained within 72 hours of departure, proof of COVID-19 travel insurance coverage of over USD 100,000. They must also download and register via the ThailandPlus app and have a booking confirmation for an Alternative State Quarantine facility, where they must quarantine for 14 days from their arrival in Thailand.

For more information, check our guide on Thailand reopening to tourists.

Togo

Togo is one of the places that Canadian tourists can travel. Canadians must download the TOGO SAFE app and purchase COVID-19 travel insurance. They also have to provide evidence of a negative PCR test from within seven days of their trip and submit this form to pay for the PCR test they are required to take on arrival.

Canadians do not need to quarantine on arrival, but they do need to self-isolate for about 24 hours until the results of their airport PCR test are ready.

More details can be found on the official tourism website.

Tunisia

Tunisia has opened its borders to Canadian citizens, who must present proof of a negative PCR test result from within 72 prior to travel and complete an online questionnaire. They must also download the Tunisian government’s Track and Trace app.

Tunisia

Unvaccinated travelers must quarantine for 10 days from their arrival at a government-approved hotel and take a PCR test between day 7 and day 10 of their quarantine period.

Vaccinated travelers are exempt from quarantining at a government-approved hotel as long as they provide proof of vaccination, but they must still self-isolate at their residence for 10 days from their arrival.

More information is available on our guide on Tunisia is open for tourism.

Turkey

Turkey is allowing Canadian residents to enter the country.

Unvaccinated Canadian travelers must have proof of a negative PCR COVID test result that was obtained within 72 hours prior to arrival or a rapid antigen test from within 48 hours prior to arrival in Turkey.

All travelers must complete a Turkey Entrance Form within 72 hours before travel.

You can find more information on our guide on Turkey is open for tourists.

Turks and Caicos Islands

Canadian travelers can visit the Turks and Caicos Islands right now. They just need to have proof of COVID-19 travel insurance, like this, and fill in this Travel Authorization Form. They must also have a medical certificate for a negative PCR test that was taken within five days of arrival.

More information is available on the official website.

Uganda

Uganda is one of the countries Canadians can travel to right now. Canadians must present evidence of a negative PCR test that was taken within 72 hours of boarding their flight and will be subject to a health screening on arrival.

Uganda

More details can be found on this website.

Ukraine

Ukraine is open to Canadian tourists without restrictions. As long as Canada is considered a low-risk or “green” country on this list, Canadians do not need to take a PCR test or quarantine to visit Ukraine, but they do need to purchase COVID-19 travel insurance from a company that is registered in Ukraine.

More information is available on this website.

United Arab Emirates

The United Arab Emirates has opened its borders to Canadian citizens.

Entry restrictions for Canadians vary depending on which emirate you are visiting, so I recommend checking out our guide on United Arab Emirates opening to tourism.

United Kingdom

Canadian residents can fly to the United Kingdom right now. Since Canada is in the UK Amber List, Canadian travelers must present a negative COVID-19 test result that was obtained within 3 days of departure, submit a digital passenger locator form within 48 hours of arriving in UK, and book and pay for two COVID-19 tests, one to be taken on day 2 after their arrival and another to be taken on day 8.

They must also quarantine at the accommodation for 10 days after their arrival.

United Kingdom

More information is available in our guide on the United Kingdom is open for tourists.

United States of America

The United States of America is one of the places Canadian travelers can visit right now.

Canadians, regardless of vaccination status, must have proof of a negative COVID-19 NAAT or antigen test from within 3 days of departure or provide evidence of recovery from COVID-19  from within the last 90 days. They must also complete an attestation form.

The CDC recommends that unvaccinated travelers get tested 3 to 5 days after travel and self-quarantine for 7 days after travel, even with a negative test result, but states may also have their own entry requirements for travelers.

United States of America

You can find more information on our guide on the United States of America is open for tourists.

Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan is allowing Canadians to enter the country.

Like other countries, Uzbekistan determines countries’ entry restrictions by using a “traffic light” system. Canada is considered a “red” country on this list, so Canadians must present proof of a negative PCR test that was taken within 72 hours of their trip and quarantine for 14 days from their arrival.

More details are available on Uzbekistan’s official tourism website.

Virgin Islands (U.S.)

The US Virgin Islands is a place Canadian citizens can visit right now. Canadians must have a negative COVID-19 viral test result from within 3 days of departure or be able to show documentation of recovery from COVID-19.

More information is available on our guide on U.S. Virgin Islands open for travel.

Zambia

Zambia is one of the countries Canadian tourists can travel to. They must have proof of a negative PCR test from within 72 hours prior to departure. Upon arrival in Zambia, all travelers will undergo a health screening and have to complete a Traveler Health Questionnaire.

Zambia

For more information, consult our guide on Zambia reopening for tourism.

Zimbabwe

Canadian residents can travel to Zimbabwe now. They must have a medical certificate for a negative PCR test that was obtained within 48 hours departure. The negative test result must be verified through the Trusted Travel Initiative.

Travelers must also present a negative PCR test result that was obtained within 48 hours of departure in order to leave Zimbabwe.

You can check our guide on Zimbabwe travel restrictions for more information.