Arrival into YVR Vancouver
Dec 25, 2021 | 1:09 am
#16
Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: London
Programs: BA GGL/CCR, HH Diamond, IHG Spire Ambassador
Posts: 81
I arrived into YVR on 23 Dec.
On arrival, we were split into two queues after baggage reclaim. Queue A = selected for testing. Queue B = not selected for testing. I was in Queue A. It seemed like they were assigning this based on your immigration form, and there were a lot of BA85 passengers selected for testing.
Pre-register for testing if you can - the queue seemed to be shorter - but you need a Canadian phone number (which I don't have). You still need to go to one of the pre-registration desks but it seemed quicker.
If you don't pre-register, you can be registered by one of the staff there at one of the registration desks. This process was quick although the queue for this was longer.
After the registration / pre-registration desks, you go to a booth where they take a swap and then you are free to go out (for quarantine).
I was out of the airport in around 1.5 hrs from disembarking although my baggage took quite a long time.
I received my result 24 hours after testing by email. You have to login to their portal to get the result.
I hope this helps.
On arrival, we were split into two queues after baggage reclaim. Queue A = selected for testing. Queue B = not selected for testing. I was in Queue A. It seemed like they were assigning this based on your immigration form, and there were a lot of BA85 passengers selected for testing.
Pre-register for testing if you can - the queue seemed to be shorter - but you need a Canadian phone number (which I don't have). You still need to go to one of the pre-registration desks but it seemed quicker.
If you don't pre-register, you can be registered by one of the staff there at one of the registration desks. This process was quick although the queue for this was longer.
After the registration / pre-registration desks, you go to a booth where they take a swap and then you are free to go out (for quarantine).
I was out of the airport in around 1.5 hrs from disembarking although my baggage took quite a long time.
I received my result 24 hours after testing by email. You have to login to their portal to get the result.
I hope this helps.
Dec 25, 2021 | 8:34 am
#17
Suspended
Join Date: Oct 2021
Posts: 885
I arrived into YVR on 23 Dec.
On arrival, we were split into two queues after baggage reclaim. Queue A = selected for testing. Queue B = not selected for testing. I was in Queue A. It seemed like they were assigning this based on your immigration form, and there were a lot of BA85 passengers selected for testing.
Pre-register for testing if you can - the queue seemed to be shorter - but you need a Canadian phone number (which I don't have). You still need to go to one of the pre-registration desks but it seemed quicker.
If you don't pre-register, you can be registered by one of the staff there at one of the registration desks. This process was quick although the queue for this was longer.
After the registration / pre-registration desks, you go to a booth where they take a swap and then you are free to go out (for quarantine).
I was out of the airport in around 1.5 hrs from disembarking although my baggage took quite a long time.
I received my result 24 hours after testing by email. You have to login to their portal to get the result.
I hope this helps.
On arrival, we were split into two queues after baggage reclaim. Queue A = selected for testing. Queue B = not selected for testing. I was in Queue A. It seemed like they were assigning this based on your immigration form, and there were a lot of BA85 passengers selected for testing.
Pre-register for testing if you can - the queue seemed to be shorter - but you need a Canadian phone number (which I don't have). You still need to go to one of the pre-registration desks but it seemed quicker.
If you don't pre-register, you can be registered by one of the staff there at one of the registration desks. This process was quick although the queue for this was longer.
After the registration / pre-registration desks, you go to a booth where they take a swap and then you are free to go out (for quarantine).
I was out of the airport in around 1.5 hrs from disembarking although my baggage took quite a long time.
I received my result 24 hours after testing by email. You have to login to their portal to get the result.
I hope this helps.
There is nothing in Canada other than visiting friends or family that would make me view this as being worth the cost and expense. I'll take a giant pass.
Last edited by tcook052; Dec 25, 2021 at 10:28 am
Dec 25, 2021 | 11:41 pm
#18
Join Date: Aug 2019
Location: SFO
Programs: UA
Posts: 204
I've never much enjoyed the YVR airport and especially the way you get treated when you arrive, although this might be unique to American visitors, and might represent tit for tat in how Canadians view that they are being treated when they visit the USA; can't know that.
Dec 29, 2021 | 4:51 am
#19
Original Poster
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 146
I arrived into YVR on 23 Dec.
On arrival, we were split into two queues after baggage reclaim. Queue A = selected for testing. Queue B = not selected for testing. I was in Queue A. It seemed like they were assigning this based on your immigration form, and there were a lot of BA85 passengers selected for testing.
Pre-register for testing if you can - the queue seemed to be shorter - but you need a Canadian phone number (which I don't have). You still need to go to one of the pre-registration desks but it seemed quicker.
If you don't pre-register, you can be registered by one of the staff there at one of the registration desks. This process was quick although the queue for this was longer.
After the registration / pre-registration desks, you go to a booth where they take a swap and then you are free to go out (for quarantine).
I was out of the airport in around 1.5 hrs from disembarking although my baggage took quite a long time.
I received my result 24 hours after testing by email. You have to login to their portal to get the result.
I hope this helps.
On arrival, we were split into two queues after baggage reclaim. Queue A = selected for testing. Queue B = not selected for testing. I was in Queue A. It seemed like they were assigning this based on your immigration form, and there were a lot of BA85 passengers selected for testing.
Pre-register for testing if you can - the queue seemed to be shorter - but you need a Canadian phone number (which I don't have). You still need to go to one of the pre-registration desks but it seemed quicker.
If you don't pre-register, you can be registered by one of the staff there at one of the registration desks. This process was quick although the queue for this was longer.
After the registration / pre-registration desks, you go to a booth where they take a swap and then you are free to go out (for quarantine).
I was out of the airport in around 1.5 hrs from disembarking although my baggage took quite a long time.
I received my result 24 hours after testing by email. You have to login to their portal to get the result.
I hope this helps.