Annie Koutrakis
Annie Koutrakis
Member of Parliament for Vimy
Immigration and Travel Restrictions

International Travel Advisories

In October, the Government of Canada lifted the advisory against non-essential travel outside of the country due to COVID-19. While the travel advisory has been lifted, community transmission of COVID-19 continues in many countries, Travellers should be fully vaccinated at least 14 days before travelling and should continue to follow local public health measures while using protective measures, like wearing a mask and physical distancing. Unvaccinated travellers face an increased risk of infection and transmission of the virus and should avoid non-essential travel to all destinations.
 
Click here to view a list of current travel advice and advisories.
 

Entering Canada as a Fully Vaccinated Traveller

All fully vaccinated travellers are eligible to enter Caada regardless of citizenship. To qualify as a fully vaccinated traveller to Canada, you must:
  • have received at least 2 doses of a Government of Canada-accepted COVID-19 vaccine or a mix of 2 accepted vaccines (or at least 1 dose of the Janssen/Johnson & Johnson vaccine)
  • have received your second dose at least 14 full days prior to the day you enter Canada. Example: if your second dose was anytime on Thursday July 1, then Friday July 16 would be the first day that you meet the 14 day condition
  • upload your proof of vaccination in ArriveCAN
  • have no signs or symptoms of COVID-19
  • meet all other entry requirements (for example, pre-entry test result)
Fully vaccinated travellers will be required to show a pre-entry molecular test, must use the ArriveCAN application, and will be required to take an arrival test if selected. Fully vaccinated travellers will be exempt from quarantine and day-8 testing.
 
Click here for more information on requirements for fully vaccinated travellers entering Canada.
 
Please note that restrictions and requirements will vary from country to country. When travelling internationally, please consult the travel guidelines and instructions for your destination country.
 

Immigration Support

I understand that immigration is an important issue for many people in Vimy. If you're looking for assistance with immigration, my office is here to help. My team of immigration case workers can provide assistance my providing:
  • Status updates of an application;
  • Advice on immigration programs and support available;
  • Assistance in preparing and submitting documents;
  • Follow-ups on the processing of an application.
 
We are in constant communication with Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and our office can obtain an update on file every 90 days.
 
Please note that COVID-19 has created a backlog in the processing of files by IRCC as many of their offices were closed for an extended period of time during the pandemic. While IRCC works to address the backlog in cases, there will continue to be longer-than-normal processing times for applications. Furthermore, our office does not have the ability to expedite the processing of applications.
 
Please note that due to the volume of applications received by our office, we can only assist individuals who reside in the riding of Vimy.
 

Special Immigration Measures for Afghanistan

A new department for vulnerable Afghans has been created in response to the ongoing situation in Afghanistan. If you or a member of your family needs assistance with immigration from Afghanistan to Canada, you can contact the department at (613) 321-4243 or click here to find out what special measures for Afghanistan apply to you.
 
 
Main office - Laval
2500 Daniel-Johnson Boulevard Suite 405
Laval, Quebec
H7T 2P6

Telephone:
450-973-5660

Fax:
450-973-5661
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Hill Office
House of Commons
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0A6

Telephone:
613-995-7398

Fax:
613-996-1195
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