Some countries require a negative COVID-19 test, so make sure you’re Travel Ready by familiarizing yourself with these important steps:
Know what type of test you need
Know when to take your test
Get your test from an approved testing entity
Allow enough time to get the results
Not sure which test type you need? Review the testing requirements for your destination.
Get your result in about 30 minutes
A portable, self-administered rapid test that can be completed from the comfort of your home or accommodation around the world via a Telehealth session***.
How to buy
Get your result in about 45 minutes**
A portable, self-administered test that is accepted for re-entry into Canada, among other countries, and can be completed from the comfort of your home or accommodation around the world via a Telehealth session***.
How to buy
Get your result in about 24-48 hours
A self-collection test kit you can use from the comfort of your home, with courier pickup to send your sample to a lab.
How to buy
Visit a Switch Health Travel Clinic in Calgary, the Toronto region, Vancouver, or Halifax to complete a test and get an official electronic report suitable for travel
RT-PCR test
Get your result in about 24-48 hours.
Rapid antigen test
Get your result in about 30 minutes.
A portable, self-administered rapid test designed for peace of mind testing that can be completed from the comfort of your home. This test is not accompanied by a Telehealth session and is therefore not approved for travel.
If you are looking for a COVID-19 Rapid Antigen test that is approved for travel, review the Rapid Antigen Kit tab above.
$41.95
for Aeroplan Members + earn 100 points per kit
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The Cue Health Monitoring System makes testing easier with a fast, PCR-quality molecular COVID-19 test that can be self-administered at home or abroad, accompanied by virtual supervision. As a part of Cue Health’s solution, receive a reusable Cue Cartridge Reader and single-use test cartridges with sample wands.
Important information for your test:
So that your test is accepted for travel, make sure that you complete your test with supervised proctoring. To do so, select “Yes” under the “Supervised Test for Work, School, or Travel?” section on the Cue Health App
*A stable internet connection or access to data is required for virtual proctoring
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Learn more about the entry requirements.
**Results typically take less than 45 minutes but are subject to variability. There are some countries that require a lab-based molecular test and therefore do not accept an RT-LAMP test. Ensure your destination accepts a rapid molecular test like an RT-LAMP test. The RT-LAMP test kit meets the testing requirements for entry into Canada.
***Access to internet and a mobile device with a camera is required to join the telehealth session to complete your test. Telehealth sessions are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Molecular test: Switch Health RT-LAMP Test Kit
Aeroplan Members will receive a discounted retail price and earn 500 Aeroplan points per RT-LAMP test kit purchased online through Switch Health. In order to be eligible to earn Aeroplan points, members must enter their Aeroplan number in the appropriate field on the Switch Health website before purchasing their test kit. The discounted retail price and Aeroplan points per molecular test is subject to change. Standard shipping costs are included in the price. Express shipping is available for an additional $15. Points will be credited to the member’s account within 4 weeks of purchasing the Molecular test kit. Switch Health Test Kits are non-refundable. RT-LAMP test kits are Rapid Molecular tests not lab based Molecular tests. Ensure your destination accepts this type of Molecular test before purchasing. The RT-LAMP test kits meet the requirements for entry set out by the Government of Canada. The RT-LAMP test kit can be used anywhere in the world but requires access to the internet and a mobile device to complete the tests. Switch Health telehealth is available 24/7.
Switch Health Rapid Antigen Test Kits
Aeroplan Members will receive a discounted retail price and earn 500 Aeroplan points per Switch Health Rapid Antigen test kit purchased online through Switch Health. Each Rapid Antigen Test Kit includes two tests. In order to be eligible to earn Aeroplan points, members must enter their Aeroplan number in the appropriate field on the Switch Health website before purchasing their test kits. The discounted retail price and Aeroplan points per Rapid Antigen test kit is subject to change. Standard shipping costs are included in the price. Express shipping is available for an additional $10. Points will be credited to the member’s account within 4 weeks of purchasing the Switch Health Rapid Antigen test kit. Switch Health Test Kits are non-refundable. The Switch Health Rapid Antigen test kits meet the requirements for entry set out by the Government of Canada. The Rapid Antigen test kit can be used anywhere in the world but requires access to the internet and a mobile device to complete the tests. Switch Health telehealth is available 24/7.
Molecular test: Switch Health RT-PCR Collection Kit
Aeroplan Members will receive a discounted retail price and earn 1,000 Aeroplan points per Switch Health RT-PCR Collection Kit purchased online through Switch Health. In order to be eligible to earn Aeroplan points, members must enter their Aeroplan number in the appropriate field on the Switch Health website before purchasing their tests. The discounted retail price and Aeroplan points per Molecular test is subject to change. The RT-PCR Collection Kit must be mailed to a lab for processing and therefore can only be shipped to and used in some regions of Canada. Two-way shipping costs are included in the price. Express outbound shipping is available for an additional $15. Results take on average 24-48 hours but are subject to variability. Points will be credited to the member’s account within 4 weeks of purchasing the Molecular test. Switch Health tests are non-refundable. Switch Health telehealth is available 24/7.
Molecular test: In Clinic RT-PCR test
Aeroplan Members will receive a discounted retail price and earn 1,000 Aeroplan points per in-clinic RT-PCR test booked online through Switch Health. In order to be eligible to earn Aeroplan points, members must enter their Aeroplan number in the appropriate field on the Switch Health website before booking an appointment at a Switch Health clinic. The discounted retail price and Aeroplan points per Molecular test is subject to change. Results take on average 24-48 hours but are subject to variability. Points will be credited to the member’s account within 4 weeks of purchasing the Molecular test. Switch Health Collection or Test Kits are non-refundable.
In Clinic Rapid Antigen Test
Aeroplan Members will receive a discounted retail price and earn 500 Aeroplan points per in clinic Rapid Antigen test booked online through Switch Health. In order to be eligible to earn Aeroplan points, members must enter their Aeroplan number in the appropriate field on the Switch Health website before booking an appointment at a Switch Health clinic. The discounted retail price and Aeroplan points per Rapid Antigen test is subject to change. Points will be credited to the member’s account within 4 weeks of purchasing the Antigen test. Switch Health COVID-19 Tests are non-refundable.
Switch Health and Air Canada are not responsible for ensuring customers complete the correct test for their destination. It is up to the customer to ensure they are aware of and understand the testing entry requirements for their destination. Note that some countries require a lab based molecular test and therefore the RT-LAMP test would not be accepted for entry. Learn about the entry requirements for your destination.
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