COVID-19 pre-departure testing and Transport Canada’s Interim Order

Effective midnight on January 7, 2021 (00:00 EST or 05:00 UCT), proof of a negative laboratory test result must be presented to the airline prior to boarding a flight to Canada. The test must be performed using one of two types of COVID-19 tests-either a molecular polymerase chain reaction (PCR) or Loop-mediated Isothermal Amplification (LAMP) - and must be taken within 72 hours of the traveller's scheduled departure to Canada. At this time, the Canadian entry requirements are for these two types of COVID-19 test only. Antigen screening or other types of test such as Diffractive Phase Interferometry are not accepted.