COVID-19 guidance in B.C.
Publication date: December 17, 2024You don't need proof of 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
- Masks
- Proof of vaccination is not required for travel in Canada
- Get your Canadian COVID-19 proof of vaccination
- Information for businesses
- I need help
Provincewide restrictions
There are no provincewide COVID-19 restrictions on travel, gatherings, events, and visits to long-term care and seniors’ assisted living facilities.
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.
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.
Get your Canadian COVID-19 proof of vaccination
Proof of vaccination QR codes downloaded more than 6 months ago may not verify properly. Download a new copy of your proof of vaccination to ensure you have a valid QR code.
Your Canadian COVID-19 proof of vaccination is available through Health Gateway. You can download proof of vaccination for you and your family, including kids under 12.
Get my proof of vaccination Proof of vaccination is free. If someone is asking you to pay, it's a scam.
Using your Canadian COVID-19 proof of vaccination
When you show your proof of vaccination, you also need a piece of valid government photo ID.
The name on your ID must match the name on your proof of vaccination.
- If you've already legally changed your name and it's not showing on your proof of vaccination, download and print your proof of vaccination again
- If the name on your B.C. driver's licence or BC Services Card doesn't match your proof of vaccination, update your ID
- If the name on your passport doesn't match your proof of vaccination, update your passport
If you are unable to access or download your proof of vaccination, find out how to get help.
Information for businesses
Events, services and businesses aren't required to check proof of vaccination in B.C.
If you want, your business can choose to continue requiring proof of vaccination. If you decide to require proof of vaccination, you must do your own due diligence and follow all relevant laws.
I need help
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Monday - Friday: 7 am to 7 pm (closed on December 25 - 26 and January 1)
Immunizations
Phone the call centre if you have questions about your COVID-19 and flu immunization options and need help booking an appointment.
COVID-19 information
Text: 1-604-630-03007:30 am to 5 pm
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.