U.S. Border Agency Says Canadians Seeking Vaccinations in U.S. May Be Denied Entry

Wednesday, 19 May 2021 at 13:10

By Linda Morgan

The U.S. Border Agency says Canadians attempting to cross the border for a vaccination may be denied entry even with a doctor's referral.

A spokesperson for Customs and Border Protection says it doesn't consider a vaccine to be an essential reason for entry.

"Travel for the sole purpose of obtaining a vaccination is not permissible under current travel restrictions. If a person is entering the U.S. for legitimate travel reasons, as allowed under current restriction guidelines, and receives a vaccine incidental to their trip, it is not part of the overall admissibility determination."

Since March 2020, the Canada - U.S. border has been closed to non-essential travel.

Earlier this week, the Public Health Agency of Canada said Canadian travelers could cross the border for a vaccination, so long as a referral from a licensed health-care professional is obtained.

However, Health Canada noted the decision on whether to allow entry into the States would fall on the shoulders of American border authorities.

U.S. Border Agency Says Canadians Seeking Vaccinations in U.S. May Be Denied Entry

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