What Happens to Travellers Entering Canada?
Travellers who have been in the affected areas during the previous 21 days can face additional health measures when entering Canada.
People who arrive with symptoms of Ebola disease will be isolated at a medical facility.
Travellers who do not have symptoms will continue to receive a health assessment when they arrive in Canada and will be required to quarantine for 21 days.
These measures are based on the potential incubation period and the government's precautionary response to the outbreak. (Government of Canada)
Are There Ebola Cases in Canada?
No.
The Government of Canada says there are currently no reported cases of Ebola disease in Canada.
It also says the risk to people in Canada remains low.
The government is maintaining the border measures as a precaution because Ebola is a severe disease and the international outbreak situation continues to evolve. (Government of Canada)
What Are the Entry Restrictions for Some Foreign Nationals?
Foreign nationals who have visited the Democratic Republic of the Congo within the previous 21 days continue to be prohibited from entering Canada under the temporary measures.
The government also says an interim order under the Aeronautics Act remains in effect.
That order prevents private air operators and air carriers from allowing foreign nationals who have been in the Democratic Republic of the Congo within the previous 21 days to board direct or indirect flights to Canada. (Government of Canada)
What Does This Mean for Immigration Applications?
The temporary measures also affect certain immigration documents.
The government says immigration documents remain suspended for residents of countries considered to have a high or very high risk of an Ebola disease outbreak.
The countries listed in the current measures are the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda and South Sudan.
People who listed one of these countries as their last country of residence on an immigration application will continue to be unable to travel to Canada under the measures, even if they already have an approved visa, permit or electronic travel authorization. (Government of Canada)
Will Immigration Applications Still Be Processed?
Yes.
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada will continue processing new and existing applications from people affected by these measures.
However, the government says the applications will not be finalized while the temporary measures remain in place.
This means the measures affect travel and finalization of certain applications, while processing itself can continue. (Government of Canada)
Why Is Canada Extending the Measures?
The government says it is maintaining a precautionary approach because of the severity of Ebola disease and the changing international situation.
Canada is also continuing to monitor international developments and says the border measures may be adjusted based on available information, scientific evidence, and global epidemiological trends.
The government is working with the United States and Mexico with the goal of keeping Ebola virus out of North America. (Government of Canada)
Canada Has Provided $8 Million in International Assistance
Canada has also contributed $8 million in international assistance to countries responding to the Ebola outbreak.
The Government of Canada says this support is part of its broader response to the international outbreak.
The government says the outbreak was declared by the World Health Organization in May 2026. (Government of Canada)
Canada Is Also Supporting Ebola Vaccine Research
Health Canada authorized an Ebola vaccine clinical trial led by Moderna in Canada.
The trial began on August 4, 2026, according to the Government of Canada.
The government says the trial strengthens Canada's life sciences and biomanufacturing ecosystem while helping address global health challenges. (Government of Canada)
What Should Travellers Do?
Travellers should check the latest Canadian border and travel information before travelling.
The government specifically reminds travellers that the border measures can change with little notice.
Anyone travelling to Canada after being in an affected country during the previous 21 days should be prepared to follow the applicable health assessment, isolation or quarantine requirements. (Government of Canada)
What Happens Next?
The temporary Ebola border measures are now scheduled to remain in place until September 28, 2026.
The Government of Canada says it will continue monitoring the international situation and will adjust the measures when necessary based on scientific evidence and changing global epidemiological conditions.
Travellers should check official Canadian government information before departure because the requirements can change. (Government of Canada)
TwikUp Insight
Canada has extended its temporary Ebola border measures for another 30 days, keeping them in place until September 28, 2026.
The measures apply to people who have been in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda or South Sudan during the previous 21 days and include health assessments, isolation or 21-day quarantine depending on the traveller's circumstances.
For Canadians, the key point is that there are currently no reported Ebola cases in Canada and the government says the risk remains low.
The measures are precautionary and are being maintained while Canada continues to monitor the international outbreak.
Travellers should check the latest official government information before travelling because the requirements can change with little notice.
