Canada has implemented enhanced border measures for travelers arriving from Southern Africa in response to Omicron variant, until January 31, 2022. This region includes South Africa, Eswatini, Lesotho, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Namibia. There are no direct flights between Canada and Southern African countries till further announcement.
Foreign Nationals who have travelled to Southern Africa region within the previous 14 days will not be permitted to enter Canada. For Canadian citizens, permanent residents and individuals with status under the Indian Act, will have to go through enhanced testing, screening and vigorous quarantine measures. This will be regardless of their vaccination status or any previous history of testing positive for COVID-19.
Canada continues to maintain pre-entry molecular test for vaccinated and unvaccinated international travelers arriving from any country to reduce the risk of importation of COVID-19 including variants.
At NPZ Law Group, our U.S. and Canadian lawyers seek to assist clients with regard to employment and family immigration issues. If you or your friends or family should have any questions about any aspect of the Canadian Immigration Law, please feel free to contact us at info@visaserve.com or you can call our offices at 201-670-0006 (ext. 104). We look forward to being able to assist you.