International Students

To assess whether you are eligible to enter Canada, carefully review Travel exemptions and restrictions for international students on Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) website.

Designated Learning Institutions (DLI) with a COVID-19 readiness plan approved by their province or territory are able to reopen to international students who are currently outside Canada.

If you plan to come to Canada as an international student:

• Your DLI must be on the list of DLIs with approved COVID-19 readiness plans before you travel to Canada.
• You must have a valid study permit or have been approved for a study permit.
• We’ll process complete applications submitted after May 15, 2021.

Find out more information at the Government of Canada’s Update on travel restriction exemptions for international students.

You may contact the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) directly for more information. A border services officer will make a final decision on your eligibility to enter Canada when you arrive.

Once you are approved and eligible to enter Canada and have booked your flight, the next step is to plan for your mandatory 14-day quarantine upon arrival to Canada as required by the Federal Quarantine Act.

Quarantine Accommodation

Please review the following information on how to create your quarantine plan.

What kind of accommodation may be acceptable for your required 14-day quarantine read through IRCC – For travellers without symptoms of COVID-19 returning to Canada.

• You may be able to quarantine at a private residence or a hotel as long as the accommodation allows you to be completely separated at all times and you meet all government quarantine requirements.

Transportation From the Airport

You must travel directly to your quarantine accommodation from the airport by personal car, taxi, limousine, or rideshare service. A mask or other face-covering should be worn during this entire trip.

• Taxis are available at the taxi stand located outside the International Arrivals area at Vancouver International Airport. Ridesharing services or premium limousine services are also available.
• If you plan to stay at a hotel that operates a complimentary airport courtesy shuttle, you may be able to use that service (check with the hotel in advance).
• Do NOT use public transportation from the airport to your quarantine accommodation.

Food & Other Necessities

Since you are not allowed to go out to shop during quarantine, you must have a plan for making sure you can access food and any other items that you may need. If you have family or friends in the area that are willing to support you, then you may be able to depend on them to deliver these items to you.

• If you are planning to quarantine at a hotel, check if they offer meals by room service.
• If you are ordering meals or groceries from delivery services, it is important to have access to a credit card that you can use in Canada. Many businesses are not accepting cash at all due to the COVID-19 risk.
• You can also order groceries or restaurant food for delivery at the companies below:

Skip the Dishes – Instacart – Uber Eats – DoorDash.

As part of the All Body Laser Training Institute COVID-19 readiness plan, all international students who plan to travel to Canada must submit a mandatory ABL Travel & Self-Isolation Plan. This includes new students as well as continuing students who left Canada temporarily during their studies in Canada.

• Through our student services, the (ABL) TRAVEL & SELF ISOLATION PLAN requirements will be sent to you by email. You must complete and submit the plan at least 10 days prior to arriving in Canada.

Before coming to Canada, please see the checklist below to make sure you have all your documents and other important paperwork:

• A valid passport or travel document.
• A valid Visitor Visa or ETA (not required for US citizens).
• The Port of Entry (POE) Letter of Introduction the visa office sent you when they approved your study permit (if this letter is dated after March 18, 2020, you are NOT exempt from Canada’s travel restrictions unless you are traveling directly from the United States).
• A copy of a valid letter of acceptance from ABL.
• For yourself and any other family members who may come with you to Canada Proof of financial support
• All your medical insurance documents.
• Any other documents the visa office told you to bring.
• Proof that you are traveling for an essential (non-discretionary) reason.
• Please always carry all these documents with you and do not put them in your checked luggage. You may not be allowed into Canada if any of your documents are missing or if any of the information on your application or letters of reference is incorrect.