09/30/2026
đą IRCC Update: Border Measures Extended in Response to Ebola Outbreak
The Government of Canada has extended temporary immigration and border measures for 60 days, remaining in effect until November 27, 2026, to prevent the spread of Ebola.
Key details you need to know:
đ Affected Countries: Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan.
âïž Travel Restrictions: Foreign nationals whose last country of residence at the time of application was one of these affected countries cannot travel to Canada at this timeâeven if they possess a previously approved visa, permit, or eTA.
đ Application Processing: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will continue processing new and existing applications, but no final decisions or approvals will be issued while these measures are in place.
đ Read the official notice here: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/notices/government-extends-border-measures-response-ebola-disease-outbreak.html
