Travel assistance to Canada

Congratulations on getting your student visa to Canada!!!  You are about to fly off to the destination of your dreams.

What next?

First and foremost, contact your Blu sky Global Education International consultant. Share your visa vignette with us so that we can update you on the latest immigration rules and regulations in Canada.

Considering the present pandemic scenario, you may qualify for certain exemptions to the quarantine and testing requirements imposed by the Canadian Government.

To be exempt from the travel restrictions, and be permitted to enter Canada. Click here to find out if you are allowed to enter Canada.
You should:

• Have no symptoms of Covid 19 (asymptomatic)
• Match the Government of Canada requirements for fully vaccinated travellers
• Have received the full series of an accepted COVID-19 vaccine or a combination of accepted vaccines in the below.

  List of accepted vaccines in Canada:

1. Pfizer (Comirnaty, tozinameran, BNT162b2) – two doses
2. Moderna (mRNA-1273) – two doses
3. AstraZeneca (Vaxzevria, AZD1222, Covishield) – two doses
4. Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) – single dose
5. Sinopharm (Beijing) BBIBP-CorV (Vero Cells) – two doses (as of November 30, 2021)
6. Sinovac (CoronaVac, PiCoVacc) – two does (as of November 30, 2021)
7. Bharat Biotech (Covaxin, BBV152 A, B, C) – two doses (as of November 30, 2021)

• Have received your last dose at least 14 days before entering Canada
• Uploaded your proof of vaccination in English, French or in a certified translation into English or French to the ArriveCAN app.

Android users please click here to download the ArriveCAN app: https://bit.ly/3qspiKRhttps://bit.ly/3qspiKR

iOS users may click here to download the ArriveCAN app: https://apple.co/3tp7XEf

• Meet all other entry requirements including entering your information into the ArriveCAN app prior to departure
• Come prepared with a suitable back-up quarantine plan in place in case the Government of Canada does not grant you quarantine exemption upon arrival.

Every overseas student entering Canada must have a quarantine plan in place even if fully vaccinated. Quarantine is needed in case you don’t meet the requirements. Without a ready quarantine plan you may be denied entry to Canada and be returned to your country of origin.

Important documents to carry for Canada travel

A passport and study permit are required for entry into Canada. For travel details please go here: www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/visas.asp

Apart from your government-issued documents, you need to carry these documents while travelling:

• Letter of Acceptance
• Study Permit Approval Letter
• Quarantine site contact information like hotel address, and transportation confirmation from airport to hotel
• Contact information of your host school
• Print out of your Quarantine Plan
• Original Passport
• Tuition fee receipt
• GIC receipt
• Enrollment Letter / Travel Support Letter from College/University

All these documents must be in your carry-on luggage and should be accessible to you at all times.

All the very best for your student life in Canada!