Coming to Canada has been difficult enough in recent months. It will get worse from 22 February. During a speech on Friday evening, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced updated entry conditions for air travellers.
From 22 February, anyone arriving from abroad will have to be in compulsory quarantine in a hotel around the arrival airport pending the results of a new covid PCR test. The traveller can choose the establishment, but must personally cover all the costs associated with the stay.
Three to 14 days in a hotel
According to the Prime Minister's estimate This would mean a bill of around 1,200 euros (or 2,000 C$). for three days. It includes meals, cleaning, infection prevention and control measures, security and transport between the airport and the hotel.
The government hopes to control the possible spread of new variants of the virus. International flights now only land at four international airports. Which have several hotels in their immediate vicinity.
The three days in a hotel are for a negative Covid test. The price of a stay will be much higher if it involves 14 days in isolation in the event of a positive test.
Arrivals by land are also subject to greater control. Since Monday 15 Februaryall passengers travelling by car must present a negative test and its quarantine location. Otherwise, he will be refused entry to Canada. He will also have to undergo a second border test. And finally, they must undergo a new test at the end of their quarantine period. Failure to do so could result in a fine of 3,000 Canadian dollars.
