by Natasha Lair
Last updated: 8:00 AM ET, Mon August 31, 2026
Ottawa announced a 30-day extension of temporary border measures related to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), keeping the restrictions in place until Sept. 28, 2026.
The measures affect travellers who have been in the DRC within the 21 days before attempting to enter Canada, with different requirements depending on citizenship and whether a traveller is showing symptoms.
What Travellers Need To Know
Travellers entering Canada who have been in affected areas during the previous 21 days and have symptoms of Ebola disease will be isolated at a medical facility upon arrival.
Those who have been in the affected areas but do not have symptoms will receive a health assessment when they arrive and will be required to quarantine for 21 days.
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Foreign nationals who have visited the DRC within the previous 21 days continue to be prohibited from entering Canada.
An Interim Order under the Aeronautics Act also remains in effect, prohibiting private air operators and commercial air carriers from allowing foreign nationals who have been in the DRC during the previous 21 days to board a direct or connecting flight to Canada.
Immigration Documents Remain Suspended
Canada is also continuing its suspension of immigration documents for residents of countries considered at high or very high risk of an Ebola outbreak. The list currently includes the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda and South Sudan.
The restriction applies to people who listed one of those countries as their last country of residence on an immigration application, including travellers who already hold an approved visa, permit or electronic travel authorization.
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada will continue processing new and existing applications from affected individuals, but applications will not be finalized while the temporary measures remain in effect.
No Ebola Cases Reported In Canada
There are currently no reported cases of Ebola disease in Canada, and the federal government says the risk to people in the country remains low.
Canada introduced the measures following the outbreak declared by the World Health Organization in May 2026. The federal government says it has since contributed $8 million in international assistance to countries responding to the outbreak.
Health Canada also authorized an Ebola vaccine clinical trial led by Moderna in Canada, which began Aug. 4.
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The government says it is working with the United States and Mexico on efforts aimed at preventing the virus from entering and spreading in North America and will continue to adjust Canada's border measures as the international situation develops.
Travellers are being advised that border requirements can change with little notice and should check the latest Government of Canada information before departure.
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