COVID-19 Travel Planning

COVID-19 Travel Planning

We understand that many people are concerned about how the Coronavirus (COVID-19) could affect their travel plans.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

 

The Government of Canada has updated its travel requirements for all travellers entering Canada by land, air or water. The Government of Canada has stated that:

 

  • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required
  • Pre-board testing is not required 
  • COVID-19 pre-entry and arrival tests are not required 
  • Quarantine after you enter Canada is not required
  • Using ArriveCAN is not required, but
  • Pre-boarding tests for cruise passengers are not required
  • As always, travel documents are required
  • Health checks to board planes and trains are not required
  • Wearing masks on planes and trains is not required  
    • It's strongly recommended that you wear a well-constructed and well-fitted mask or respirator while you travel

 

For more information, visit https://travel.gc.ca/travel-covid/travel-restrictions/covid-vaccinated-travellers-entering-canada

 

You can register using ArriveCAN online or download the ArriveCAN mobile app, which is available for iOS and Android devices in their respective app stores.

We recommend you check the latest government advice

 

Government of Canada’s Travel Advice and Advisories

 

World Heath Organization

 

Detailed map of the spread of the virus

 

We’re here to help with any travel related questions. As you’ll appreciate, we are receiving a lot of enquiries right now. In addition, airlines, hotels and other travel partners are continually reviewing their policies as the situation develops.

 

Contact us if you are due to travel within the next two weeks and need to change or cancel your booking.

 

Before you travel

 

  • Find out if your flight is delayed or cancelled by checking the flight status on the airline’s website
  • Visit your airport’s website for the latest advice for travellers. On the day of your flight, build in extra time to get to the airport.
  • Check your travel insurance policy to see if changes and cancellations can be covered.
  • To check the travel insurance benefits on your Card and to view the Certificates of Insurance, please visit our Insurance Page.
  • For more information on how travel insurance coverage can be affected by COVID-19, visit the RSA FAQ page.
  • If you would like to make a claim online, please visit the RSA claims portal. Once submitted, you can also track the status of your claim through the portal.
  • If your airline has not issued a policy on change or cancellation fees due to COVID-19, you may have to pay penalty fees.
  • To check whether your airline has issued a policy, select the airline from the menu below. If there is no policy yet, check again nearer to your date of travel.

 


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