Canada has announced that they are set to relax Covid entry requirements further.
Currently fully vaccinated British travellers can visit Canada if they also prove a negative PCR test result taken within 72 hours.
But now the Canadian Government has confirmed that from February 28, antigen tests will also be accepted for those who are double jagged.
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The antigen tests need to be taken within 24 hours.
This will help keep travel costs down for jet setters as antigen tests tend to be cheaper that PCR tests, although the free NHS tests.
Like other countries who accept antigen test, the tests will only qualify if they are done professionally and not self administrated.
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Tourists may also have to undergo testing when they enter Canada but will no longer have to isolate while they wait for a result.
Fully vaccinated holidaymakers must also submit mandatory information via ArriveCAN (App or website), including proof of vaccination in English or French and a quarantine plan in case you do not meet the necessary requirements at the border.
All travellers visiting Canada by air are now expected to get an electronic travel authorisation (eTA) to enter Canada.
Children under 12 years old who travel with fully vaccinated adults continue to be exempt from quarantine.
Unvaccinated travellers won't be able to enter the country unless they meet specific exemptions or are Canadian nationals.
