Canada has implemented extended measures to ban entry of foreign nationals from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Uganda, and South Sudan, including those with recent travel history to the DRC.

The suite of Ebola-related restrictions will be enforced until November 27, 2026, according to a government announcement made on September 28.

Immigration documents for residents of the affected countries will remain suspended during this period.

Foreign nationals who have been in the DRC within the last 21 days are prohibited from entering or transiting through Canada, with only limited exceptions.

Individuals listing the DRC, Uganda, or South Sudan as their last country of residence are not allowed to travel to Canada, even with prior visa approvals.

Applications impacted by these measures will be processed but not finalized until the restrictions are lifted.

Canadian citizens and permanent residents who have visited the affected countries within the past 21 days can enter Canada but must undergo health assessments and quarantine protocols based on their health status.

Foreign nationals with recent travel to Uganda or South Sudan are also subject to health assessments and mandatory quarantines upon arrival in Canada.

The initial measures, which began on May 27, suspended immigration documents for residents of the DRC, Uganda, and South Sudan for a period of 90 days.

Starting from May 30, individuals with recent travel history to these countries, including Canadian citizens and permanent residents, were subject to additional health protocols.