DR Congo

Canada temporarily suspends entry for residents of three Ebola-affected countries

Canada temporarily suspends entry for residents of three Ebola-affected countries

Canada has announced temporary border measures in response to the Ebola disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the rising regional risk in Uganda and South Sudan. Starting May 27, 2026, certain previously approved immigration documents will be suspended for residents of countries considered to be at high or very high risk.

DR Congo: the electronic visa is coming in 2025

DR Congo: the electronic visa is coming in 2025

The Democratic Republic of Congo will launch an electronic visa (e-Visa) service “in early 2025”. Announced last year, the introduction of an electronic visa system (e-Visa) in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) appears to be well underway, and should see the light of day early next year. At