Canada suspends certain immigration documents for residents of three countries
Canada is suspending certain immigration documents for residents of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda and South Sudan until 28 August 2026 as an Ebola-related public health measure.
- In effect from
- 11 Sept 2026
- Published
- 11 Sept 2026
The suspension affects certain immigration documents for residents of the three countries. The source does not specify which document types are affected or give a start date.
Affected travellers should check the Government of Canada’s official information to establish whether their documents are covered before travelling.
Countries affected
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