Travelling to Canada: step by step
Step 1: Check if you're eligible
Step 5: After you arrive
When you arrive in Canada, there are steps you need to take before you start your studies.
Step 1: Check if you're eligible
Step 5: After you arrive
When you arrive in Canada, there are steps you need to take before you start your studies.
After arrival in Canada, you’ll need to use ArriveCan to confirm your arrival and place of quarantine, complete daily self assessments and confirm you’ve completed the Day 8 test (if applicable). Visit the ArriveCAN page for details.
If your contact information or quarantine location has changed, email your updated information to phac.quarantine.covid19.quarantaine.aspc@canada.ca.
If the officer has determined that you are fully vaccinated and confirmed you do not need to quarantine yet you are receiving notifications, see ArriveCan troubleshooting.
As of February 28, 2022, travellers no longer need to quarantine while waiting for the on arrival test result.
Complete the Day-8 COVID-19 test following the instructions provided, if applicable.
Be sure to follow BC public health guidelines and see COVID-19 and UBC’s response for updates.
If you don’t have a mailing address, you can use International Student Advising as your temporary mailing address when you first arrive in Canada.
International Student Advising
UBC Life Building
1200 - 6138 Student Union Blvd.
Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z1
Mail will be publicly accessible in the office, so there is no way to ensure that your mail will be secure. International Student Advising does not accept packages on behalf of students as there is no secure storage space.
You can also rent a Post Office Box from Canada Post.
After you've moved into your place of residence, remember to change all of your mailing addresses.
If you’re facing financial hardship or have questions around your finances during the COVID-19 outbreak, speak to an Enrolment Services (ES) Advisor. As trusted advisors, they can help you understand your options and find solutions that work for you.
Find everything you need to know about life as an international student at UBC's Vancouver campus.
Learn more about the impact of COVID-19 on immigration and health insurance for international students.
This information is accurate as of Thu, May 12, 2022, and is subject to change. Follow the latest updates on travel restrictions due to COVID-19 and the IRCC international students COVID-19 page.