Canada Bars Entry to Foreign Nationals with Recent Travel to the DR Congo
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Canada has imposed an entry ban on foreigners who have visited the DR Congo within the last 21 days, effective July 20, 2026.
Canada Imposes Entry Ban on Foreigners with Recent Travel to the DR Congo
Canada has imposed an entry ban on foreigners who have visited the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) within the last 21 days, effective July 20, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time. Under the new rules, private and commercial air carriers flying to Canada must deny boarding to individuals subject to the ban.
Who is Affected by the Entry Ban
The entry ban applies to all foreigners who have visited the DRC within the last 21 days. This means that if you have been to the DRC during this period, you will be denied entry to Canada.
Exceptions to the Entry Ban
Currently, there are no known exceptions to the entry ban. However, there may be some exceptions for certain categories of individuals, such as diplomats or those who need to enter Canada for humanitarian reasons.
What to Do
If you are planning a trip to Canada and have been to the DRC within the last 21 days, you should postpone your trip or consider alternative travel options.
What to do next
Source: cicnews.com