Travel restriction for children 11 or younger – Children 11 or younger can’t travel out-of-province to participate in sports or arts and culture events (like games, competitions, tournaments or performances). Children 11 or younger also can't enter Nova Scotia to participate in sports or arts and culture events.
What you need to know
Everyone (12 or older) must submit a form. If you are travelling with a child ages 12 to 18, you must complete a separate form on behalf of your child. Find out what to do if your child is turning 12 soon.
You can complete your own form if you’re 16 or 17 (your parent or guardian can also complete the form for you). A parent or guardian needs to complete the form for someone 15 or younger.
After you complete the form, you’ll receive a confirmation email (you need show this when you arrive at the border). Your confirmation email will include any self-isolation requirements, travel protocols and required identification documents that you need when you arrive in Nova Scotia.
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Regular traveller Safe Check-in
Check-in if you’re a rotational worker returning to Nova Scotia, specialized worker or post-secondary student attending university or college. Or, are travelling for work or personal reasons.
Application for regular travellersExempt travellers
Check-in if you’re exempt from the self-isolation requirement. Even if you’re exempt, you still need to follow the Exempt Traveller Protocol (PDF). You also need to watch for symptoms and self-isolate if you start to feel sick.
Check-in for exempt travellersChild custody travellers
Check-in if you’re travelling for child custody reasons, including dropping off, picking up or visiting. You need to follow the COVID-19 Protocol for Child Custody (PDF).
Check-in for child custody travellers