Important:Worldwide travel requirements
Travel Requirements
North America
There are specific entry requirements for travel to Canada during the pandemic. Check the details here before you fly.
COVID 19 testing requirements
Effective 7 January 2021, all international passengers from the age of 5 years and above who are travelling to Canada are required to complete a COVID-19 PCR test 72 hours prior to the scheduled departure to Canada.
Exemption
Quarantine
A 2 week quarantine is required upon entry regardless of COVID-19 negative test results.
Required forms
Effective 31 October 2020, all passengers must submit contact information on the ArriveCAN app or Government of Canada website, before travel. The ArriveCAN receipt (proof of digital submission) must be presented at check-in. Find more information here.
If you are travelling from Canada, you may be required to take a COVID-19 PCR test and submit additional documentation before departure. Please check the requirements of your specific destination before you travel.
Other information
COVID-19 PCR testing can now be done at a designated facility “Switch Health”, which promises a quick return of the test results as well as an applicable discount for Emirates customers using EMIRATES-SH code. Click here for FAQ’s and refer to the official website to get more details and make an appointment.
If you're travelling to, from or transiting through Dubai, please check our Travel requirements for Dubai.