COVID-19: Arrival testing in Canada

Upon your entry to Canada by air or at a land border crossing, you may have to complete an arrival COVID-19 molecular test. You’ll complete your arrival test with an approved test provider. Your test provider is based on where you entered the country.

If you have to do an arrival test, you must contact the test provider for instructions on where and when to complete your test. Your test should be completed by the end of the next calendar day.

The arrival test is free.

Arriving by air

On entry to Canada, check your email to see if you must complete an arrival test. An email will be sent to the same email address you used for ArriveCAN.

You’ll receive an email within 15 minutes of completing your customs declaration and receiving your kiosk receipt. This email will have important information about where and when to get tested.

Arriving by land

If you have to do an arrival test, you’ll be given a self-swab kit when you arrive at a land border crossing. You’ll complete your self-swab kit via a virtual telehealth appointment with your test provider.