How to apply for a visitor visa - Canada.ca
Effective July 20, 2026, a new travel restriction prohibits foreign nationals who have visited the Democratic Republic of the Congo within the last 21 days from traveling to Canada due to Ebola concerns. This measure supplements the existing ban (effective May 27, 2026) on residents of the DRC, South Sudan, and Uganda. Consultants must verify both residency and recent travel history for clients planning to visit Canada starting in mid-2026.
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https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/apply-visitor-visa.html ↗Citations
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“As of July 20, 2026, foreign nationals who **have visited** the Democratic Republic of the Congo within the past 21 days can't travel to Canada.”
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