If the guest does not submit their proof of a valid COVD-19 test result to the WestJet Medical desk a minimum of 48 hours before their flight, they will not be able to self-serve check in, and will be required to present the test result to a WestJet agent on the day of travel at the airport. They may be required to present their test results at any time. The guest must also carry their proof of a valid COVID-19 test with them. The valid COVID-19 test result must be one of the following: If you are unable to submit it in advance, it can be presented at the airport during check-in.

The guest will need to submit a valid COVID-19 test to the WestJet Medical Desk prior to departure in order to utilize self-serve check-in. If the Medical Desk approves the medical exemption, the guest will receive an email confirming their exemption.

The Medical Desk's hours of operation are Monday to Friday from 0800-1630 MT requests received after hours, weekends and statutory holidays will be processed as soon as we are able if the forms are received fully completed.

All requests must be directed to the WestJet Medical Desk at the email address indicated on the form.

Medical exemption forms will not be accepted at the airport, and exemption requests cannot be made through our call center.

You will not be able to check in for your flight until your medical exemption has been approved, and validation of your required valid COVID-19 test result has been conducted.

Submit the completed medical exemption form to the WestJet Medical Desk a minimum of 14 days before the flight. Foreign medical information will not be accepted.Ģ.

Foreign nationals travelling on a domestic flight in Canada must have supplementary medical information from a Canadian doctor.

Foreign nationals entering Canada are not eligible for a medical exemption.

Name and civic address of the facility that administered the test.

The day after your test would be considered day 1.Īll valid COVID-19 test results must include: Guest must be symptom-free on day of travel.

A previous positive molecular test result, taken at least 10 calendar days and no more than 180 calendar days before exiting and entering Canada.

Accepted test types: PCR - Polymerase chain reaction, Nucleic acid test (NAT) or Nucleic acid amplification test (NAATs), Reverse transcription loop-mediated isothermal amplification (RT-LAMP), OR

A negative molecular test taken within 72 hours of the guest’s scheduled time of departure.

The test must be authorized for sale or distribution in Canada or in the jurisdiction in which it was obtained if the test must be performed outside of Canada, OR The negative rapid antigen test must be administered or observed by a pharmacy, laboratory, healthcare entity or telehealth service.

A negative rapid antigen test taken within 24 hours of the guest’s scheduled time of departure.

The valid result must be one of the following: If approved for the mask exemption, the guest must present a valid COVID-19 test result to a WestJet agent prior to boarding. Please submit your completed form to the WestJet Medical Desk a minimum of 14 days before the flight. Forms must be signed by one of the following healthcare providers: physician, nurse practitioner, dentist, or physician assistant. You will need your healthcare provider to complete, sign and stamp page 3 of the form. If guests have a physical or medical condition (unrelated to COVID-19 or any other infectious condition) that prevents them from wearing a non-medical mask or face covering for air travel, they may submit approval for a special medical exemption. We suggest downloading the ArriveCAN app before you travel.

All travellers will be required to use ArriveCAN to provide mandatory travel information before and after your entry into Canada.

Entry requirements apply to all guests, even those that are fully vaccinated.

Review location-specific or event-specific advisories on our Travel Advisories page.

Check entry requirements for the latest quarantine mandates.

Some destinations will require you to complete a set of documents before you arrive.

Each destination also specifies how long a COVID test is valid for.

Each destination that requires a COVID test will also require a specific type of test.

Some destinations require COVID testing before arrival, while others require it on arrival.

Some exemptions are based on criteria such as age or marital status.

Requirements, COVID rules and travel restrictions vary depending on the type of passport you hold.

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