Canada Suspends Visas from Three African Nations Over Ebola

The Government of Canada has announced a 90-day suspension of immigration documents for residents of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan, effective from 23:59 EDT on May 27, 2026. This decision is part of a broader response to an Ebola outbreak in these countries, which has been declared a public health emergency of international concern by the World Health Organization.

The suspension affects temporary resident visas, electronic travel authorizations, and permanent resident visas, and includes a halt on processing new immigration applications from these nations. Additionally, travelers who have been in these countries within the last 21 days will be subject to a mandatory 21-day quarantine upon arrival in Canada, regardless of symptoms.

The Canadian government emphasizes that these measures are precautionary, reflecting the evolving global health situation regarding Ebola, with no current cases reported in North America.