That is indeed good news. As posted earlier there are some requirements needed to get across the border the two main ones being you need to be vaccinated and have completed your shots more than 14 days before crossing the border. The other is a negative test result for COVID-19 within 72 hours of when the test was administered.
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From NOTO:
Here are some of the latest questions we’ve been receiving regarding the reopening of the border for fully-vaccinated Americans. You can view the remainder of the FAQs by clicking here. All operators are encouraged to keep an eye on the Government’s website as additional details may become available as we continue to approach August 9th.
Q. Some of my guests don’t have smartphones. Are there any other ways for them to enter their information into ArriveCAN?
As long as they have access to a computer, they will be able to enter all their information into the ArriveCAN app online using the following website: https://arrivecan.cbsa-asfc.cloud-nuage.canada.ca/privacy. Please make sure to tell your guests to print a copy of the receipt/confirmation code that they will receive at the end and to bring it with them when they cross the border.
Q. Why is the ArriveCAN app telling my guests they are ineligible?
The changes in the ArriveCAN app to account for the new fully-vaccinated American exemption will only be updated a few days prior to August 9th. Travellers should only be entering their information into the ArriveCAN app within 72 hours of their arrival.
Remember, ArriveCAN is a free and secure app. The Government put out a statement warning people of scam apps pretending to be ArriveCAN asking for payment information. Click here for more information on the ArriveCAN app.
Q. What happens if we don’t have a physical address for our lodge/outpost? What should our guests put in the ArriveCAN app?
We recommend you tell your guests to put in the address you use for your business and your phone number. This should satisfy the quarantine plan requirements when your clients plug in their information in the ArriveCAN app. One thing to keep in mind is that the quarantine plan only really comes into play if the individual is told that they do not meet all the requirements for the fully-vaccinated quarantine exemption, or in the event they test positive while in Canada, and at that point they have the choice to return home.
Please tell your guests to only fill in the app closer to their arrival date as the app hasn’t been updated to account for the fully-vaccinated American exemption yet. All information must be plugged into the ArriveCAN app within 72 hours of arrival into Canada.
Q. Will my guests need to take an arrival test at the border?
They may be randomly selected to take a COVID-19 test.
Q. Do we have any information on the random testing yet?
We do not have any more details on how the random testing will be conducted yet. We will update as soon as we have something to share. NOTO has been advocating hard to ensure the process will not be too challenging for US guests.
You are welcome to call us with questions too.