Canada | Temporary border measures introduced in response to Ebola outbreak

The Canadian government is implementing temporary border measures to reduce the risk of the Ebola virus entering and spreading within Canada, including suspending certain immigration documents and requiring certain travelers to quarantine.

Key takeaways:

Immigration documents are suspended for residents of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Uganda and South Sudan as of May 27, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. EDT.

• The suspension is in place for the next 90 days and includes any previously approved visas and electronic travel authorizations.
• The government will also pause making decisions on applications from residents of these countries.

Any Canadian citizens, permanent residents, persons registered under the Indian Act and foreign nationals who have been in the DRC, Uganda or South Sudan within the previous 21 days and do not have symptoms will be required to quarantine for 21 days.

• This measure is in effect from May 30, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. EDT until Aug. 29, 2026.
• Travelers with symptoms will be isolated at a hospital for further assessment.

This alert has been provided by the BAL Global Practice Group.   

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