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COVID-19 guidance in B.C.

Publication date: March 28, 2025

You don't need proof of COVID-19 immunization to access businesses, events or services in B.C. You may need proof of immunization for international travel.

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Provincewide restrictions

There are no provincewide COVID-19 restrictions.

Masks

Wearing masks in public indoor settings is not required by public health. Wearing a mask is a personal choice. 

Find more information on masks on the BC Centre for Disease Control website.

Hospitals and health care settings

People are encouraged to continue to wear masks in health care settings and to practice healthy habits, including:

  • Clean your hands often using soap and warm water or use alcohol-based hand rub
  • Sneeze or cough into your elbow instead of your hands
  • Stay away from people when feeling sick or who are at higher risk of serious illness

Health care workers must continue to wear appropriate personal protective equipment, including masks or respirators, when additional precautions are required and in accordance with their point-of-care risk assessments.

Travel

Masks are encouraged, but not required, when travelling by air, train, public transit or BC Ferries.

Businesses

Individual businesses and event organizers can choose to continue requiring masks on their premises. It’s important that we respect other people’s and businesses' choices.

​Proof of vaccination is not required for travel in Canada

You do not need proof of vaccination to:

  • Enter Canada
  • Travel within Canada by plane or train
  • Board an international flight at a Canadian airport

Travel rules change frequently. Check federal travel guidance before you travel.

You may need proof of vaccination outside Canada

Some other countries may require you to show proof of vaccination to enter. Review entry requirements before you travel.

You should stay up to date on your immunizations.

Information for businesses

Events, services and businesses aren't required to check proof of vaccination in B.C.

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Immunizations

Phone the call centre if you have questions about your COVID-19 and flu immunization options and need help booking an appointment. 

Call: 1-833-838-2323  

Outside Canada and the USA: 1-604-681-4261

Telephone for the Deaf: Dial 711

Video Relay Services (VRS) sign language interpretation is free for people who are deaf, hard of hearing or speech-impaired.