Canada

Canada imposed strict border-crossing restrictions in March 2020 at the beginning of the pandemic.

Passengers will must meet Canada’s strict and complicated rules for crossing the border.

The big issue for the Northern Border is the expensive and time-consuming requirement for a PCR COVID-19 test for Americans or Canadians to enter Canada.

"There has never been a problem at the United States and Canadian border. We are deeply dependent on each other for our economic viability."

Just like foreign travelers, Canadians will need to show a negative COVID-19 test at the border to re-enter their country.

While Canada has taken a major step in reopening its border, the U.S. has not yet offered the same welcome to Canadian travelers.

Niezgoda said that smaller infractions, and unintended smuggling, are another matter for travelers to keep in mind.

The Department of Homeland Security said that the closure extension–which applies to the southern border as well–was partially motivated by the desire to minimize the spread of the highly contagious delta variant.

Children younger than 12 will be allowed to enter Canada with their parents or guardians if they follow public health guidelines.

On Monday, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that fully vaccinated Canadians returning to the country from the U.S. would no longer need to quarantine.