Published: 26.05.2026
Canada suspended for at least 90 days the processing of permanent and temporary residence visas, eTAs, study permits and work permits for nationals of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda and South Sudan. Applications from people already in Canada continue to be processed; travelers from affected countries are also subject to health assessments and 21-day self-isolation.
According to the source, the measure temporarily restricts the processing of key immigration documents for nationals of the DRC, Uganda and South Sudan amid an Ebola outbreak and tighter border controls. It directly affects relocation timelines for applicants seeking permanent residence, temporary visas, study permits or work permits from those countries. Applications from people already in Canada continue to be processed, while travelers from the affected countries face additional health requirements. Nationals of these three countries planning a move in the coming months should pay close attention to the suspension.