Canada has announced new temporary border measures that could affect travellers from parts of Africa following an Ebola disease outbreak, introducing entry bans, mandatory quarantines and enhanced health screening for eligible arrivals.
The measures, which took effect as part of Canada’s efforts to prevent the virus from entering and spreading within the country, apply to travellers who have recently visited or lived in Uganda, South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
According to the government, the restrictions will remain in force until August 29, 2026, although officials said the overall health risk to people in Canada is currently considered low.
Under the new rules, foreign nationals from Uganda, South Sudan and the DRC will not be allowed to travel to Canada during the suspension period, even if they already hold a valid temporary resident visa, permanent resident visa or electronic Travel Authorization (eTA).
Canada also introduced additional restrictions specifically targeting travellers who have recently been in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Foreign nationals who have visited the country within the previous 21 days are prohibited from entering Canada or boarding flights bound for the country.
