Requirements for COVID-19 vaccinated travellers
On this page
- Check if you qualify as a fully vaccinated traveller
- Checklist of what to have ready at the border
- Mandatory use of ArriveCAN (account, proof, help)
- Arrival testing if selected
- Children or dependents
To qualify as a fully vaccinated traveller to Canada, you must:
- have received at least 2 doses of a COVID-19 vaccine accepted for travel, a mix of 2 accepted vaccines
- or at least 1 dose of the Janssen/Johnson & Johnson vaccine
- have received your second dose at least 14 calendar days before you enter Canada
- Example: if your second dose was anytime on Thursday, July 1, then Thursday, July 15 would be the first day that you meet the 14 day condition
- this timing is only required for your second dose, not for third or fourth doses
- have no signs or symptoms of COVID-19
- have ArriveCAN receipt with letter A, I, or V beside your name by uploading proof of vaccination in ArriveCAN
Mandatory use of ArriveCAN
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ArriveCAN continues to be mandatory for all travellers to Canada. It is also required to qualify for the fully vaccinated traveller exemption from quarantine and testing. If you don’t submit your travel information and proof of vaccination using ArriveCAN you could be fined $5,000.
You must use the ArriveCAN mobile app or sign in on a computer to enter your proof of vaccination and travel information.
- To be ready for your trip, create your free ArriveCAN account
- Proof of vaccination and travel documents can be saved in your ArriveCAN traveller profile before any planned travel
- To get an ArriveCAN receipt, submit your travel and vaccination information within 72 hours before your arrival to Canada
- If you arrive by boat (including ferry), submit when you enter Canada
- For travellers boarding a cruise ship, visit the Cruise ship travel page for requirements specific to cruise ships
No smartphone or short trip? You still need to enter your information and submit in ArriveCAN up to 72 hours before your arrival in Canada or before a short trip outside Canada. Sign in to ArriveCAN from a computer to get your ArriveCAN receipt. Print your receipt and take it with you when you travel. You can also have someone submit your travel information on your behalf.
Passport Requirements: Travel documents for non-Canadians entering Canada
Citizens and permanent residents of the United States
It is recommended to have a valid passport with an expiration date that is 3 months past your travel dates.
Citizens of the United States need a valid U.S. passport to fly to or transit through a Canadian airport.
Citizens of the United States coming to Canada by car, bus, train or boat need to carry proper identification and meet the basic requirements to enter Canada.
Citizens of the United States who are also Canadian citizens should bring a valid Canadian passport and a valid U.S. passport or travel document to board a flight from the Unites States to Canada. Carrying both documents may help simplify both your entry into Canada and your return to the United States.
Permanent residents of the United States need a valid Alien Registration Card and a passport to enter Canada.
Dual citizens
Dual Canadian citizens need a valid Canadian passport to board a flight to, or transit through, Canada by air.
If your other country of citizenship needs you to enter and exit that country using a passport issued by its government, you will still need a valid Canadian passport to board your flight to Canada. Make sure you carry both passports when you travel.
If you are planning to visit Canada, Destination Canada provides information about planning a trip, from booking resources to getting around while you are here. It also has information on where to go and what to see and do, so you can make the most of your stay.
- Visit Canada (Immigration, refugee and Citizenship Canada)
- Entering Canada
- Be Sure…declare everything
- Canadian attractions, events and experiences
Banff Airporter Shuttle Bus
Travel In Style with Banff Airporter Shuttle Bus Service
Travel in style in your high-back seat with 110V plug-in and individual temperature control. Large tour windows offer peak-to-peak visibility. Air suspension cushions the ride. Rear air conditioning moderates air temperature in both summer and winter.
#1 Transportation in Banff
From the airport to Banff is approximately two hours. Sit back and relax (or work) if you like – we have power outlets on-board.
Banff Airporter Schedule & Rates
Calgary to Banff Schedule
Banff to Calgary Schedule
Plan to arrive at the Calgary Airport (YYC) at least 2 (two hours early).
Rates
Banff Sedan Service
Travel in Private with Banff Airporter Sedan Service
Rates
Roam Transit
Roam is the public transit system for the towns of Banff and Canmore in the Bow Valley of Alberta's Rockies. As of 2019, there are ten routes: five that operate year-round and five that operate seasonally. The system is managed by the Bow Valley Regional Transit Services Commission.
Banff Route Map
Route Fares
Live Bus Locations
- Route 1 - Sulphur Mountain and Rimrock Resort (Green Route)
- Route 2 - Tunnel Mountain and Banff Springs Hotel (Light Blue Route)
- Route 3 - Canmore-Banff Regional (Red Route)
- Route 4 - Cave and Basin (Yellow Route)
- Route 5C and 5T - Canmore Local Cougar Creek (Purple Routes)
- Route 6 - Lake Minnewanka (Dark Blue Route)
- Route 8S - Lake Louise Scenic (Dark Green Route)
- Route 8E - Lake Louise Express (Dark Green Route)
- Route 9 - Johnston Canyon (Brown Route)
Weather and What to Pack
Weather
Weather can be difficult to dress for, in the day time it will be 70-75 in the day time in both Banff and Calgary. At night it can be 45-60. Bring some warm clothes, good outdoor shoes and water proof jacket.
It can snow anytime. Remember you are at altitude here 3600 feet.
Dress for Calgary Stampede: Western attire is encouraged. You may also bring your MAFSI Lumberjack shirts from 2021. Note: We will NOT have extras onsite.
Dress for Board Meeting and all MAFSI Events: Casual - Shorts, short-sleeved shirts, etc.