David calmly arrived at the airport at 7:15. At this time, there were three international flights of China Southern Airlines checking in. One of the flights departing from South Korea at around 8 o'clock was still checking in, so there were a lot of people queuing up. The picture

Recently, the Civil Aviation Administration of China announced that among the flights returning to China that were blocked, there were China Southern Airlines ’s two CZ312 flights from Toronto back to Guangzhou in April.

Therefore, this has also caused everyone to worry: Will China Southern Airlines flight CZ311 from Guangzhou to Toronto be canceled on April 14? Moreover, the epidemic has also broken out in many places in Guangzhou this week, and everyone is unsure about the epidemic prevention policy when traveling to the airport! Fortunately, the flight took off and arrived in Toronto without incident! In this article, I invited David from University of Waterloo and Sissi from University of Guelph to give a relatively three-dimensional introduction to the record of returning to Canada under this special situation from different angles. For reference by students who will set out next!

Departure

On the day of April 14, although the flight departure time was 10:00, Sissi arrived at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport as early as six o'clock after a sleepless night. There were not many passengers at this time, so the check-in process was completed quickly.

David calmly arrived at the airport at 7:15. At this time, there were three international flights of China Southern Airlines checking in. One of the flights departing from South Korea at around 8 o'clock was still checking in, so there were a lot of people queuing up. , the picture below is what David shared:

Regarding the epidemic in Guangzhou, the epidemic prevention policy for entering Baiyun Airport has changed frequently: it initially said to hold nucleic acid for 48 hours, and later said to hold nucleic acid for 24 hours (it is still not clear yet). To be on the safe side, David and Sissi unanimously chose to go to for nucleic acid testing every day before departure. David also went to " Guangzhou First People's Hospital " for a "one person, one tube" nucleic acid test the day before departure. Anyway, requires that when passengers arrive at Baiyun Airport, Suikang code will display "24-hour nucleic acid"! The relatives and friends who sent me off to the airport made it clear that the nucleic acid test would be able to enter within 48 hours!

Regarding entering Baiyun Airport, do I have to bring my ID card? Sissi showed his passport from Gate 47 of Terminal 2 and entered the airport without an ID card. David said that if you bring your ID card, it only needs to be recognized by a machine and it is convenient to pass. However, if you use a passport to pass, you need to check the health code and itinerary code at the same time, which is also possible. Of course, it is also possible for someone to show the electronic version of their ID card on the Guangdong Province applet.

Regarding the check-in procedure , although Sissi arrived at the airport earlier, there were many passengers. However, because she was a Sky Pearl Silver Card member, she could take the green channel; the ground staff asked her to show her: study permit (because she was renewing her student visa in China). She got the visa first, so she only showed the signature letter), visa, and ArriveCAN screenshot. However, the staff also asked for an English version of the nucleic acid report. Sissi reminded that Canada no longer needs it, so she looked at the nucleic acid report on the Suikang code. That’s it! Three pieces of checked luggage. But her ticket was purchased on April 6, and the ticket price was as high as 21,000!

David bought his ticket in early February, and the price was only 8,000. On this day, it took him an hour and a half to queue up to get his boarding pass, and the staff also needed his nucleic acid report in English. It seems that the staff still uses Canada’s pre-April 1 standards to check passenger information.

Regarding security check , everything is business as usual.

Regarding the health declaration , both students complained that it was slow because after scanning and inputting information (personal information, whether you have stayed in high-risk areas, when you entered and left the country, etc.), you need to check and generate a QR code. Verify later. However, there are only two verification counters, so the stranded passengers are not passengers. Moreover, when David applied, there was a China Southern Airlines flight to South Korea that needed to take off at the same time, so some passengers had to jump in line and apply in front of them. The health declaration status is the same as Sissi's.

Regarding the border counter , the staff saw their student visas, stamped them and let them go without asking any questions.

Regarding waiting , Sissi is a Sky Pearl Silver Card member and can go to the VIP lounge. When entering, passengers' flight information will be registered and passengers will be reminded. Since it is relatively early, Sissi spent almost two hours here leisurely. Breakfast is provided. When David arrived at the departure hall, he was quite nervous, as it took off in 15 minutes!

After boarding the plane, it was full!

David Compared with the last time he went to Canada from China at the end of 2020, the Hainan Airlines flight had less than half of the passengers, and he could basically lie flat throughout the entire journey! You can review "David's entry into Canada before Canada's new 72-hour nucleic acid test negative report and boarding regulations (with CTV breaking news about new entry regulations)"

Here is a detail. David spent hundreds of dollars to get off the plane faster. I chose a position closer to the front. The following picture was shared by David who was sitting in the aisle:

The picture below was taken by Sissi who was sitting by the window:

Flying

Regarding the composition of the passengers , both students compared To be sure, most of them are elderly passengers or mothers with children, and students only account for about a quarter.

Regarding WiFi, Sissi said that before boarding the plane, she used points to exchange for the full WiFi service in advance. However, she said that it can only be used for typing and communication, and it is basically impossible to speak languages ​​and open official accounts; and David also knows You can buy WiFi service, but he prefers to sleep (after a glass of red wine, he slept comfortably for 6 hours).

Regarding meals , two meals and one snack are provided. On domestic flights, everyone can safely take off their masks and enjoy their meals!

Regarding protection in the cabin, everyone only wears masks, and very few people wear protective clothing. The flight attendants only put on protective clothing shortly before arriving in Toronto.

Entry

Both students said that the red and green stickers for nucleic acid testing are not posted on the arrival bridge now.

In the self-service customs declaration machine area, use the passport sensor, select the appropriate option, take a photo and print out the self-service declaration form. Keep going.

Come to the immigration procedures. Since the situations of the two students are different, I will introduce them separately:

) Sissi’s situation, as mentioned earlier, Sissi renewed her study permit in China, so she needs to enter the country to get a new study permit. First of all She came to the immigration counter, showed her passport (visa) and signature letter to the official. The exchange between them was as follows -

Question: What is the purpose of coming to Canada?

Answer: Reading.

asked: What university are you studying at and what major are you studying? Do you have an admission letter?

Answer: University of Guelph, majoring in early childhood education. There is no admission letter, but there is proof of enrollment. (At the same time, submit the certificate)

asked: Is this your first time here?

Answer: No. Renewed study permit. (Instructed him to look at the signature letter again)

asked: Have you brought any meat into the country?

Answer: No.

The official seemingly randomly selected a green PHAC-ASPC round label and affixed it to her passport: indicating that no entry nucleic acid test is required!

After being vaccinated, Sissi came to the "glass room" (the Immigration Office at Toronto Airport ). It was visually observed that most of them were immigrants and people coming to work. Those who wanted to be questioned had to go to the counter together as a family, and they would be asked to ask questions. After that, continue to wait, the processing time is relatively long.When it was Sissi's turn, she showed her signature letter, passport and proof of enrollment. The immigration official asked: What is the purpose of coming to Canada? Studying; which university to study at? Guelph, Early Childhood Education; The officer took away the original study permit in her passport, printed the new study permit, and asked her to check it, and then the procedure for renewing the study permit was completed!

came to the baggage carousel, took her luggage, and someone took away the self-service declaration form. She checked the sticker on her passport. When she saw the green color, she directed one of the two lanes and left the airport directly!

At this point, Sissi completed the immigration procedures in less than an hour from 13:46 when she landed to 14:30 when she left the airport.

Sissi shared some passengers wearing protective clothing

) David’s entry procedures

After self-service declaration, he came to the customs counter. David took the initiative to submit his passport and these documents: Proof of enrollment (Proof of Registration), uhip coverage card (medical insurance card), quarantine plan (quarantine plan), vaccine certificate, etc. The official answered David as follows:

Question: What is the purpose of coming to Canada?

Answer: Reading.

asked: Is this your first time?

Answer: No, I am a former student.

asked: Why did it take so long to go back?

Answer: I am a student of coop and chose to intern in Beijing.

The officials also casually put a green label on him that did not require nucleic acid testing, and then let him go!

David came to the checked baggage carousel. The luggage had not arrived yet. I still spent dozens of minutes waiting here. After picking up the luggage, I left the airport, got in the car to pick up my friend, and went back to my residence! It also takes less than an hour.

In less than half an hour, David arrived at his residence. This is the street scene near his residence:

Regarding ArriveCAN, vaccine certificates, and isolation plans, both Sissi and David said that they had not been inspected. It wasn't even mentioned. However, I still remind everyone that this does not mean that you should not prepare! This is the case in Canada: He believes that you are prepared. If it is discovered that you have not done so, the consequences will be serious! Besides, it is still required when checking in at domestic airports!

The airport in Toronto has returned to almost the same busy level as before the epidemic, but I feel that there is a big contrast with the domestic epidemic prevention measures. Even some workers carrying luggage did not wear masks. So remind us, children, we still need to protect ourselves.

Moreover, David also added an update. He arranged to go wall-in to receive the Pfizer vaccine the next day after arriving, because the University of Waterloo is currently resuming the wearing of masks and vaccines on campus after canceling the mask order and vaccine certificates. prove. Therefore, in order not to affect his schooling, David chose to receive the Pfizer vaccine locally as soon as possible. I asked if he was worried? Don’t worry, even if you are worried, you still have to take care of your studies!

——It is really not easy for us international students to learn !

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Thank you two students for sharing in all aspects. I wish you academic progress! Peace and peace!

This information allows us to have a clearer understanding of the latest domestic airport epidemic prevention policies and the latest status of entry into Canada!