Many destinations require you to show proof of vaccination against covid-19 at the border, or you may need to prove that you are fully vaccinated against covid to get a visa.
How do I get vaccinated against covid-19 for travel?
Canadian travel clinics is proud to provide Alberta residents with covid-19 vaccination services. We can administer the Pfizer vaccine for free to children over five years old and adults at the following clinics:
Bring your Alberta Healthcare card to get your free covid-19 booster dose. We are fully stocked with covid-19 vaccine doses.
For Ontario residents, we will soon be offering a covid vaccination service at our Winnipeg travel clinics.
To get vaccinated against covid-19, make an appointment with Canadian Travel Clinics in Calgary or Edmonton today.
Do you provide covid booster shots at your travel clinics?
We can administer all covid shots, including booster vaccinations at our travel clinics in Calgary and Edmonton.
Is covid-19 vaccination free for travel?
Canadians can get free covid-19 vaccinations for travel, or any purpose.
Can I get boosted with the Pfizer vaccine if I’ve had a dose of Moderna?
The Government of Canada advises that all covid vaccines are interchangeable. So, for example, if you have been vaccinated with the AstraZeneca or Moderna covid-19 vaccine, you can safely get boosted with a dose of Pfizer covid-19 vaccine.
Do I need proof of covid-19 vaccination for my trip abroad?
Under pandemic conditions governments have been changing their conditions of entry rapidly and with little notice. This means that a country that previously did not require entering travellers to prove their vaccination status may subsequently require such proof at the border.
We recommend checking the entry requirements of the country you are visiting at every stage of your planning. You can get reliable information about the vaccination requirements of your destination from:
- the Government of Canada’s information and checklists for covid-19 travel
- the embassy for your destination
- your airline
- your travel agent
Can I get other travel health advice during my covid vaccination appointment?
Let us know when you are booking your appointment if you need a travel health consultation, and we will arrange that for you.
How do I get proof of vaccination?
Here is the Government of Canada’s advice on obtaining proof of covid-19 vaccination.
How far ahead of my trip do I need to get vaccinated for covid?
Some governments have a time limit on the final dose of vaccine. This varies between vaccine brands.
For example, France says that your final dose of Oxford, AstraZeneca, Pfizer/BioNtech and Moderna must be at least seven days before you travel; and the second dose of Johnson & Johnson must be at least 28 days before you travel.
It can take three to four weeks for a visa application to go through, so if you are getting vaccinated to obtain a visa, be sure to leave plenty of time.
Note that it is your responsibility to find out the entry and visa requirements for the country you are visiting.