{"id":359868,"date":"2021-10-29T20:23:30","date_gmt":"2021-10-29T17:23:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/crossing-the-u-s-border-by-land-what-you-need-to-know\/"},"modified":"2021-10-29T20:23:30","modified_gmt":"2021-10-29T17:23:30","slug":"crossing-the-u-s-border-by-land-what-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/crossing-the-u-s-border-by-land-what-you-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"#Crossing the U.S. border by land: What you need to know"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a36d3520e86f\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a36d3520e86f\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/crossing-the-u-s-border-by-land-what-you-need-to-know\/#What_do_I_need_to_cross_the_land_border_into_the_US_from_Canada\" >What do I need to cross the land border into the U.S. from Canada?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/crossing-the-u-s-border-by-land-what-you-need-to-know\/#What_do_I_need_to_return_to_Canada\" >What do I need to return to Canada?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/crossing-the-u-s-border-by-land-what-you-need-to-know\/#How_are_land_and_air_border_requirements_different_when_travelling_to_the_US\" >How are land and air border requirements different when travelling to the U.S.?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/crossing-the-u-s-border-by-land-what-you-need-to-know\/#Will_my_unvaccinated_kids_be_able_to_cross_the_border_What_happens_when_they_return_to_Canada\" >Will my unvaccinated kids be able to cross the border? What happens when they return to Canada?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/crossing-the-u-s-border-by-land-what-you-need-to-know\/#Is_it_safe_to_travel_What_can_I_do_safely_in_the_US\" >Is it safe to travel? What can I do safely in the U.S.?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>&#8220;<strong>#Crossing the U.S. border by land: What you need to know<\/strong>&#8221;<\/p>\n<div>\n                            Once the border opens on Nov. 8, fully vaccinated Canadians\u2014including those with mixed vaccines\u2014will be allowed entry.\n                        <\/div>\n<div>\n                                                                        On Nov. 8, the U.S. reopens its land border, welcoming fully vaccinated Canadian <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/trip-and-travel\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"10\" title=\"Trip &amp; Travel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">travel<\/a>lers. While Canadians have been able to fly into the U.S., this marks the land border\u2019s first reopening since its closure at the start of the pandemic in 2020. Here\u2019s everything you need to know about the border reopening and what risks are involved with travel.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_I_need_to_cross_the_land_border_into_the_US_from_Canada\"><\/span>What do I need to cross the land border into the U.S. from Canada?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Only fully vaccinated Canadians will be allowed entry into the U.S. This includes anyone who has received <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus\/2019-ncov\/travelers\/proof-of-vaccination.html#covid-vaccines\">FDA and WHO-approved vaccines<\/a>, including both doses of the Pfizer, Moderna or AstraZeneca vaccines or one dose of the Johnson &amp; Johnson vaccine, at least two weeks prior to crossing the border. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced it will also allow entry to <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus\/2019-ncov\/vaccines\/fully-vaccinated-guidance.html\">vaccinated Canadians who received two doses of different vaccines<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Unlike when flying into the U.S., <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cp24.com\/news\/new-york-congressman-u-s-won-t-require-covid-19-test-results-to-cross-land-border-1.5644214\">you won\u2019t<\/a> need to show <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus\/2019-ncov\/travelers\/testing-international-air-travelers.html#:~:text=Yes%2C%20at%20this%20time%20all,documentation%20of%20recovery%20unless%20exempted.\">proof of a negative COVID-19 test<\/a> when driving across the border. You will also need <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca\/services\/covid\/menu-eng.html\">your usual travel documents<\/a>, including a passport.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>READ:\u00a0COVID vaccines for children are almost here. How well have we protected the kids so far?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_I_need_to_return_to_Canada\"><\/span>What do I need to return to Canada?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Fully vaccinated Americans or Canadians returning to Canada by land or air will need to show proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours of crossing the border. This also <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>lies to unvaccinated kids over the age of <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/travel.gc.ca\/travel-covid\/travel-restrictions\/covid-vaccinated-travellers-entering-canada\">five<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>There are several accepted COVID-19 tests that can be used to cross the border into Canada, including a PCR test, RT-PCR test, nucleic acid test (NAT), Nucleic acid amplification test (NAATs) or a Reverse transcription loop-<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/social-mediaa\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Social Media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">media<\/a>ted isothermal amplification (RT-LAMP) test. Rapid antigen tests won\u2019t be accepted. Pharmacies in the U.S. like Walgreens, RiteAid and CVS offer COVID-19 testing for travel, including PCR tests, usually with a turnaround time of less than 72 hours.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019ve had COVID-19 and recovered, you may continue to test positive despite not showing any symptoms. To cross the border in that case, you\u2019ll need to show proof of a positive COVID-19 test between 14 and 180 days prior to travel. And, even if you\u2019re fully vaccinated, you may be selected for randomized COVID-19 testing at the border upon arrival back to Canada.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>RELATED:\u00a0COVID forced restaurants to face a choice: adapt or die. What changes\u00a0will stick?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_are_land_and_air_border_requirements_different_when_travelling_to_the_US\"><\/span>How are land and air border requirements different when travelling to the U.S.?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When flying to the U.S., travellers over the age of two will need to show proof of a negative COVID-19 test, taken within 72 hours of travel. This requirement isn\u2019t in place for those driving into the country. And similar to land border requirements, on Nov. 8, only <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whitehouse.gov\/briefing-room\/statements-releases\/2021\/10\/25\/fact-sheet-biden-administration-releases-additional-detail-for-implementing-a-safer-more-stringent-international-air-travel-system\/\">fully vaccinated travellers <\/a>will be allowed to board planes flying into the U.S., \u201cwith only limited exceptions.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Airlines entering the U.S. accept <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus\/2019-ncov\/travelers\/testing-international-air-travelers.html\">antigen tests<\/a>, which are cheaper than PCR tests and often have a quicker turnaround. COVID-19 antigen tests for travel can be purchased at <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walmart.ca\/cp\/shop\/asymptomatic-covid-testing\/6000203002155\">Walmart <\/a>and <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/covid-19.shoppersdrugmart.ca\/en\/testing\/antigen-screening\">Shoppers Drug Mart<\/a> locations across Ontario and Alberta for $20 and $40, respectively. Private pharmacies in other provinces may also offer antigen tests.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>MORE:\u00a0The guilty pleasures of pandemic travel\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_my_unvaccinated_kids_be_able_to_cross_the_border_What_happens_when_they_return_to_Canada\"><\/span>Will my unvaccinated kids be able to cross the border? What happens when they return to Canada?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Kids under the age of 12 who aren\u2019t yet eligible for a vaccine will be able to cross the border into the U.S.<\/p>\n<p>If the child is asymptomatic and returning to Canada with fully vaccinated parents or guardians, they won\u2019t have to quarantine. But they do have to adhere to public health guidelines for 14 days upon arrival, according to <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/travel.gc.ca\/travel-covid\/travel-restrictions\/covid-vaccinated-travellers-entering-canada\">requirements<\/a> outlined by the Canadian government. These include avoiding contact with seniors or those who are immunocompromised, staying home from school, camps or daycares and avoiding spaces where social distancing isn\u2019t possible. Kids won\u2019t be forced to stay at home though: they are able to visit public parks or go for walks outside provided they\u2019re wearing a mask.<\/p>\n<p>Kids over 5 will also need to get tested before and upon arrival, as well as eight days after returning to Canada.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>READ:\u00a0COVID-19 has drastically affected Canadian travel\u00a0spending\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_safe_to_travel_What_can_I_do_safely_in_the_US\"><\/span>Is it safe to travel? What can I do safely in the U.S.?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Canada only recently lifted a blanket advisory warning against <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbc.ca\/news\/politics\/canada-travel-international-covid-advisory-1.6220428\">all non-essential international travel<\/a>. But, irrespective of the precautions you take\u2014getting vaccinated, wearing a mask, social distancing\u2014travel exposes you to others, increasing the risk of getting COVID-19, says Brenda Coleman, an infectious disease epidemiologist based in Toronto. Certain behaviours, of course, will increase your risk, such as driving across the border with friends who are not in your social circle or stopping at multiple busy places along the way. If you\u2019re flying, Coleman says it\u2019s also important to consider what airline safety precautions are in place and whether you\u2019re able to take a direct flight rather than stop over at a busy airport.<\/p>\n<p>Once you get to the U.S., your risk of getting COVID-19 also depends on what you\u2019ll be doing there\u2014going to casinos, bars or using public transportation are all high risk. \u201cAny activity that\u2019s considered high risk here is going to be higher risk in the U.S.,\u201d said Coleman. \u201cThey have lower rates of vaccination and higher rates of COVID-19 infections compared to Canada.\u201d Before deciding on what to do, she says it\u2019s important to consider if the space is well ventilated, whether you\u2019re able to physically distance, wear a mask, wash your hands often and avoid large crowds. Which state you visit can also impact risk\u2014Florida or Texas have higher rates of infection than states like Maine, for example.<\/p>\n<p>And as for snowbirds looking to the south, Coleman says that if you\u2019re planning on staying in the U.S. for the foreseeable future, you need to plan for what might happen in the event of another outbreak and changes to Canada\u2019s border policies.<br \/>\n<span class=\"ctx-article-root\"><!-- --><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p><script async defer crossorigin=\"anonymous\" src=\"https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/sdk.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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