It’s an exciting day for Snowbirds.
The U.S. land border has reopened to fully vaccinated Canadian travellers today, for the first time since March 2020.
The Canadian Snowbird Association (CSA) estimates about 90 per cent of more than one million snowbirds in our country will travel south now that they’re fully vaccinated.
Travellers must provide evidence of their vaccination status if requested, and a digital or print version of a vaccine certificate with a QR code or a vaccination record will be accepted.
The U.S. will accept COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer/BioNTech, Moderna, AstraZeneca and Covishield.
It will also accept mixed doses of approved vaccines from different manufacturers, as long as they were taken at least 17 days apart.
Travellers must provide evidence of their vaccination status if requested, and a digital or print version of a vaccine certificate with a QR code or a vaccination record will be accepted.
Fully-vaccinated travellers may also be randomly selected for a COVID-19 test at the border.
Be prepared for longer than normal wait times at Canada/U.S. land border crossings. To check the latest wait times, please click here.
PLAN AHEAD FOR NOVEMBER 8
Reduce wait times and long lines at ports of entry, by using the CBP One App to apply and pay for your I-94 in advance.Learn more on border and port reopening: https://t.co/EJr0c1lLqE pic.twitter.com/R4nOdVniKt
— CBP (@CBP) November 8, 2021
NEW TRAVEL POLICY: Starting Nov. 8, documented non-essential travelers who are fully vaccinated may apply for entry into the U.S. by land border or passenger ferry. CBP is ready to welcome you. Be prepared.
Learn more: https://t.co/oDB20o6fbk
— CBP (@CBP) November 6, 2021
#Snowbirds, if you travel:
Local #Covid19 rules still apply. Make sure you're up-to-date with entry requirements and #StaySafe.
https://t.co/jCAQ1BNE33 pic.twitter.com/F5d7bISYnv— Travel.gc.ca (@TravelGoC) November 4, 2021
.@CanBorder Travel Advisory: REMINDER – Travelling to the U.S.? COVID-19 border measures and testing requirements remain in place when you come home. https://t.co/Nf2cgB3bHr
— GC Newsroom (@NewsroomGC) November 5, 2021
