Travel restrictions announced (India & Pakistan)

[slstu2020]

Hello Guys, Just now federal government announced on the TV travel restrictions for flights from India and Pakistan. Tonight from 11:30 pm Est flights from these two destinations will be suspended. People who have booked the ticket for travel in the next 30 days please reschedule.

https://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/canada-imposes-ban-on-passenger-flights-from-india-pakistan-for-30-days-1.5397839

 

[hmzx7]

Just got the news. I was flying tomorrow. But the article says direct flights. It means the flights having layovers are allowed into the country?

 

[Naturgrl]

Just got the news. I was flying tomorrow. But the article says direct flights. It means the flights having layovers are allowed into the country?

Well other countries are banning flights so a stopover may be difficult. You will need a negative test from your last point of departure, not your home country.

 

[slstu2020]

Just got the news. I was flying tomorrow. But the article says direct flights. It means the flights having layovers are allowed into the country?

Yes, but you should have onboarded to flight after 11:30 pm EST (22/4/2021) plus negative results in the transit location. Please check everything with your carrier. Sorry, it may be really frustrating and stressful. Just coz of several idiots who travel with false reports everyone needed to be penalized. What time is your flight?

 

[hmzx7]

Well other countries are banning flights so a stopover may be difficult. You will need a negative test from your last point of departure, not your home country.

So the best way would be to get a transit visa and get yourself tested for covid.

 

[bleachedaxe]

Yes, but you should have onboarded to flight before 11:30 pm EST (22/4/2021) plus negative results in the transit location. Please check everything with your carrier. Sorry, it may be really frustrating and stressful. Just coz of several idiots who travel with false reports everyone needed to be penalized. What time is your flight?

It’s not before, it’s after.

 

[hmzx7]

Yes, but you should have onboarded to flight before 11:30 pm EST (22/4/2021) plus negative results in the transit location. Please check everything with your carrier. Sorry, it may be really frustrating and stressful. Just coz of several idiots who travel with false reports everyone needed to be penalized. What time is your flight?

It is really frustrating. Got my PCR test today and it was negative. I was ready to leave my home. I still have some hope about the direct flight thing as I have layover of 3 hours in Dubai.

 

[slstu2020]

It’s not before, it’s after.

Yes Sorry bro It's after

 

[A.Y.C.A.]

It is really frustrating. Got my PCR test today and it was negative. I was ready to leave my home. I still have some hope about the direct flight thing as I have layover of 3 hours in Dubai.

I think the UAE has already suspended all flights from India.

 

[slstu2020]

It is really frustrating. Got my PCR test today and it was negative. I was ready to leave my home. I still have some hope about the direct flight thing as I have layover of 3 hours in Dubai.

Yes very frustrating indeed. check before you travel. you will get a clear picture in several hours.

 

[scylla]

I think the UAE has already suspended all flights from India.

Yes - they have. You're right.

 

[YVR123]

Just got the news. I was flying tomorrow. But the article says direct flights. It means the flights having layovers are allowed into the country?

copied from the news


Additionally, if travellers departing from those two countries take an indirect route home, they’ll be required to show a negative PCR test at their last point of departure. Once they arrive in Canada, they’ll follow the standard protocols, unless exempt, including taking another test and booking a stay at a designated government hotel while they await their result.

 

[hmzx7]

I think the UAE has already suspended all flights from India.

I am from Pakistan. The only option if to get myself tested in UAE and then select the flight within the next 24-48 hours to CA

 

[bleachedaxe]

I am from Pakistan. The only option if to get myself tested in UAE and then select the flight within the next 24-48 hours to CA

I just checked and they don’t have a testing facility for transit passengers at the airport.

 

[canuck78]

It is really frustrating. Got my PCR test today and it was negative. I was ready to leave my home. I still have some hope about the direct flight thing as I have layover of 3 hours in Dubai.

You will need to stay in Dubai and get another PCR test. Believe UAE isn't accepting India travelers. Check with Emirates. You would have to extend your stay in Dubai.