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- The restrictions on border travel between the US and Canada will remain in effect for at least one month.
- It is possible to fly to the United States from Canada.
- Anyone flying to the US must have a COVID-19 test and may need prior authorization.
Summary:
On Friday, March 19, 2021, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security extended Canadian border travel restrictions from March 24, 2020. As long as this rule remains in effect, only those whose travel is deemed essential are allowed to enter the United States from Canada via a land or water border crossing. The rule applies at least until April 21, 2021.
Travel from Canada to the US is restricted:
The United States, Mexico, and Canada have a unique lateral relationship and have worked together to address the 2019 coronavirus pandemic (“COVID-19”) infections along the 7,479 mile borders and 169 ports of entry (official border crossing points) limit) and 11 ferry routes that allow legal entry and exit to Mexico and Canada.
This collaboration affected many people. Before COVID-19, people traveled to the United States from Mexico or Canada more than 350 million times a year, but COVID-19 travel restrictions were put in place on March 24, 2020 Reduce intersections by more than 50%. These travel restrictions restrict inbound land or water transport to important travelers.
As part of the travel restrictions of March 24, 2020 Are “essential” travelers::
- Citizens and lawful permanent residents returning to the United States.
- Individuals traveling for medical purposes (e.g. to receive medical treatment in the United States).
- People traveling to educational institutions.
- Individuals traveling to the United States for work (e.g., those who work in agriculture and need to travel between the United States and Canada or Mexico to promote that work).
- Individuals traveling for emergency and health purposes (e.g., government officials or emergency responders entering the United States to support federal, state, local, tribal, or territorial government efforts to respond to COVID-19 or other emergencies to react).
- Individuals who conduct lawful cross-border trade (e.g. truck drivers who facilitate freight traffic between the United States, Canada, and Mexico).
- Individuals who undertake official government or diplomatic travel.
- Individuals who undertake military travel or operations.
Instead of crossing a land or water border, non-citizens from Canada have flown to the US. This is permitted unless the traveler was in China, Iran, Brazil, South Africa, Ireland, the United Kingdom and the Schengen Area countries During the fourteen days prior to attempting to enter the United States, individuals who are in these restricted travel countries are denied entry into the United States without receipt prior permission. In addition, all travelers must go to the USA Present a COVID-19 test.
Conclusion:
Canadian border travel restrictions apply for at least one additional month. Those who qualify as essential travelers can still cross a land or water border. Many more can fly to the US, but COVID-19 pandemics are complex and legal advice may be advisable. Fortunately, our company is well positioned to advise on these issues and has effectively served clients with urgent needs to travel to the United States. We offer free 15-minute initial consultations.
