ArriveCAN - Health Declaration Form For Canada

The ArriveCAN is an online health declaration form mandatory for travelers visiting Canada by air, land, and sea.

The new Health Declaration Form was introduced in 2021 to help minimize the spread of Covid-19 and ensure as few cases of infection in Canada as possible.

The form can be obtained in two ways. Either online or via ArriveCAN App, available for both IOS and Android. All travelers must fill a health form within 72 hours from the planned arrival in Canada and present a receipt/confirmation of its completion to the customs officials when crossing the border.

It's crucial to note that, as of now, Canada is giving permission to enter only to fully vaccinated travelers.

Moreover, the vaccine must be one of the four accepted by the Canadian government, i.e., either Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca, or Johnson&Johnson.

The Canadian health certificate operates entirely online. To be able to use it and enter Canada successfully, one must meet all the current travel requirements in place. Thus, travelers are advised to check if they meet the present entry regulations prior to applying.

Eligible travelers should then apply online for their ArriveCAN health form. This can be easily done using any working device with an internet connection, including a phone or a laptop.

Applications must be submitted within 3 days prior to the intended date of arrival.

Please note that Evisa Express is not associated with any governmental agency. We provide intermediary services to travelers who wish to have access to a more clear and intuitive ArriveCAN application form, available in different languages.

Our professional team takes care of every application made to ensure positive approval and assists travelers in the whole process. The ArriveCAN is available for free on the official Canadian Government website.

How to fill health declaration card for Canada?

Filling out the ArriveCAN form is quick and simple. Visitors to Canada need to answer a few health-related questions, including the details regarding their vaccination.

Applicants should follow these steps to complete the process:

  1. Click on the 'Apply Online' button and start filling the application form. After the ArriveCAN health declaration is fully completed, applicants are requested to attach proof of vaccination.
  2. Select a preferred method of online payment to cover the ArriveCAN issuing fee. Please note that the fees are applicable when applying with our assistance. You can apply for the ArriveCAN for free at the official Canadian Government website.
  3. Receive the ArriveCAN receipt directly at your email inbox and present it to the customs officials upon arrival.

What questions need to be answered when filling the ArriveCAN form?

Most importantly - questions relating to visitors':

  • contact information,
  • the purpose for a visit,
  • travel-related details (dates of arrival and departure, the selected entry port, flight number),
  • vaccination details and health-related information,
  • the taken Covid-19 test-related data,
  • countries visited in the past two weeks, and the applicant's quarantine plan (address, access to food, etc.).

Who should use the ArriveCAN?

The ArriveCAN health form must be filled by every person who wishes to enter Canada by air, land, or sea. The form should be submitted within 3 days of the planned arrival in Canada.

Travelers visiting Canada by airplanes or cars must fill the mandatory health form prior to arrival. Those entering by sea can apply upon arrival since there may be internet connection issues during the travel.

Moreover, citizens and permanent residents of Canada also need to use the ArriveCAN system to cross the Canadian border.

Requirements to apply for ArriveCAN

Visitors that wish to use the ArriveCAN system must meet the following requirements:

  • have no Covid-19 symptoms,
  • be fully vaccinated,
  • have received the last vaccine dose at least two weeks (14 days) before their arrival in Canada,
  • must take an appropriate (molecular) Covid-19 test within 72 hours of arriving.

Applying without meeting the above-listed requirements may result in denied entry upon arrival.

Benefits of using ArriveCAN

The government of Canada is using the ArriveCAN health certificates mainly for safety reasons regarding the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. However, all visitors to Canada can benefit from using this system upon their travels as well.

The main benefits of using ArriveCAN are:

  • the possibility to enter Canada without any issues
  • safety of both Canadian citizens and incoming visitors
  • an entirely online, traveler-friendly system
  • the receipt arriving directly at the applicant's email address
  • a clear and intuitive form to fill

About ArriveCAN App

Travelers wishing to visit Canada can use ArriveCAN in two ways. Either via an online application or through the ArriveCAN app.

The ArriveCAN app serves as the same health declaration document, but in the form of a mobile application.

Once the ArriveCAN form is submitted and the receipt received, travelers can present it to the customs officials on the app.

However, foreign nationals who prefer using the online version of the health declaration can easily do so without the need to download the ArriveCAN app on their device.

Apply for the ArriveCAN form on time

The most crucial part of obtaining the Canadian health form is filling and submitting the form within the proper time frame.

Travelers should make their ArriveCAN application within 3 days of the intended arrival to Canada.

Applications submitted after or before said period can be considered invalid and entry to Canada denied.

Frequently asked questions

  • What is the ArriveCAN health form?

    The ArriveCAN health form is an obligatory document introduced by the Canadian government in 2021 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. This health certificate is dedicated to fully vaccinated travelers who wish to enter the Canadian territory.

  • Is filling the ArriveCAN health form mandatory?

    Yes! All travelers wishing to enter Canada must fill out and submit an ArriveCAN application online. The completed travel health certificate should be submitted within 3 days of the intended date of arrival in Canada.

  • How do I register for ArriveCAN?

    To register for ArriveCan, one must make an online application. Travelers can use their phones, laptops, or any other device with an internet connection to fill the ArriveCAN form on this website. Filling the form with the necessary details, including vaccine-related information, takes just minutes to complete. Next, travelers are advised to double-check if every piece of data is correct and cover the fees of ArriveCAN issuing. The processed application will result in an ArriveCAN receipt sent to the applicant's email inbox.

  • Do underage travelers have to be included in the ArriveCAN form for Canada?

    Underage travelers do not need to fill the ArriveCAN form for Canada by themselves, but need to be included in the form of their parent/guardian they're traveling with. Parents should provide the necessary data for any underage traveler/dependent adult they're visiting Canada with.

  • When do I need to apply for ArriveCAN?

    The application for ArriveCAN must be made within 72 hours of arrival in Canada. Travelers need to comply with this requirement; otherwise, their entry may be denied.

  • Is the COVID-19 test needed when visiting Canada?

    As of now, all travelers, even those fully vaccinated, must present a negative Covid-19 test result when arriving in Canada. The test must be taken within 3 days prior to arriving in the country. What's more, the test must be accepted by the Canadian government, i.e., a molecular test, e.g., a PCR one. Canadian customs officials do not accept antigen tests.

  • Do I have to quarantine in Canada?

    Travelers who have been vaccinated with two doses can be excluded from the mandatory quarantine and the additional Covid-19 test required upon the 8th day of the stay. However, vaccinated visitors still must take an accepted by the Canadian government molecular test within 3 days prior to their arrival and submit an ArriveCAN form online.

  • What does the ArriveCAN receipt include?

    The ArriveCAN receipt includes the essential details regarding the traveler's trip to Canada, such as the entry port and dates of arrival. Moreover, it lists travelers included in the application and provides a confirmation code of six digits.

  • What should I do once I'm already in Canada?

    Travelers who have taken both doses of the vaccine should simply observe their bodies for any possible Covid-19 symptoms. Visitors who are not vaccinated must quarantine and take an additional test upon the 8th day of their quarantine. The data must then be entered into the ArriveCAN system.

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