Canada Extends Immigration Ban Due to Ebola Concerns
On September 28, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced an extension of its temporary immigration restrictions on three African countries due to the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The measures have been extended by 60 days, with the new expiry date set for November 27, 2026.
The affected countries are the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan. The ban prohibits entry into Canada for anyone whose last country of residence was one of these nations, regardless of whether they hold an approved visa, permit, or electronic travel authorization.
While IRCC will continue processing applications from these countries, no final decisions will be made until the restrictions are lifted or revised. The Canadian government has indicated that further extensions may occur if the public health situation does not improve before the deadline.
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