CHANGES TO TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS

CBSA NEWS SHARE | June 08, 2020

Changes to travel restrictions for immediate family members of Canadian citizens and permanent residents

The Government recognizes however that the temporary border measures put in place to fight the spread of COVID-19, while necessary, have created challenges for some families.

The Government has therefore been looking at ways to keep families together and support unity while respecting the need for continued vigilance and border measures at this time.

The Canada Border Services Agency is announcing that as of June 8, 2020 23:59 EDT, foreign nationals who are immediate family members of Canadian citizens and permanent residents, and who do not have COVID-19 or exhibit any signs or symptoms of COVID-19, or who do not have reason to believe they have COVID-19, will be exempt from the prohibition on entry to Canada if entering to be with an immediate family member for a period of at least 15 days.

Foreign nationals who are admitted into Canada pursuant to this exemption must quarantine for 14 days.

This change does not apply to immediate family members of temporary residents in Canada, such as those on a student or work visa.

An immediate family member is defined as a

• spouse or common-law partner
• dependent child
• dependent child of a dependent child
• parent or step-parent
• guardian or tutor