Canada suspends immigration documents for residents of three countries over Ebola risk

Canada introduced temporary border measures tied to the Ebola outbreak risk in Central and East Africa. The key immigration impact is a 90-day suspension of immigration documents for residents of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan.

Here is what the government says is in effect:

• From May 27 at 23:59 EDT, approved TRV, eTA, and PR visa holders who are residents of the three listed countries cannot travel to Canada while documents are suspended.
• The same 90-day window also pauses decisions on new applications for those documents from residents of those countries.
• People already inside Canada are not removed by this measure and can continue their stay under their existing status conditions.
• A separate health measure starts May 30 and requires a 21-day quarantine for travelers who were in affected areas in the last 21 days, including Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
• The government says these steps are temporary and based on public health risk under the Quarantine Act framework.

Official source: Government of Canada announcement.

News summary only, not legal advice. Rules can change quickly, so check the official government page before travel or application decisions.