Canada has suspended immigration documents for residents of Uganda, South Sudan, and the Democratic Republic of Congo, effective May 27, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. EDT. The Public Health Agency of Canada announced the 90-day precautionary measure citing a "high or very high risk of Ebola outbreak" in those three countries.
The suspension applies to residents of Uganda, South Sudan, and the DR Congo who hold a previously approved Temporary Resident Visa (TRV), Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA), or Permanent Resident (PR) visa. These documents are now suspended — meaning holders cannot travel to Canada while the suspension is in effect. IRCC is also pausing decisions on new applications from residents of these countries for the duration of the 90-day period.
People who are already inside Canada are not affected and may continue to stay for their authorized period. Canadian citizens and permanent residents in those countries can still return to Canada but will undergo health screening at ports of entry upon arrival. Anyone who has travelled within these countries in the last 21 days must adhere to quarantine measures upon entry.
The suspension is partly timed ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026. Canada is hosting 13 matches in Toronto and Vancouver between June 11 and July 19, 2026 — a period expected to bring hundreds of thousands of international visitors. The government has framed these measures as precautionary and necessary to protect border integrity and public health during a major international event. The suspension may be extended to other countries if the Ebola outbreak expands.
If you or someone you know is a resident of Uganda, South Sudan, or the DR Congo with pending or approved Canadian immigration documents, contact a licensed immigration consultant immediately to understand your options. Monitor Canada's official travel advisories at travel.gc.ca for updates. If you have questions about how this affects your specific case, Alisa Osipovich, RCIC-IRB R1055424, is available for a consultation.
No. If you are a resident of Uganda, South Sudan, or the DR Congo, your valid TRV, eTA, or PR visa is suspended and you cannot travel to Canada during the 90-day suspension period starting May 27, 2026.
No. IRCC has paused making decisions on immigration applications from residents of Uganda, South Sudan, and the DR Congo for the duration of the 90-day suspension.
No. If you are already inside Canada, you are not affected by these measures and may continue to stay for your authorized period. The suspension only prevents travel to Canada from those three countries.
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