Canada Lists Three African Countries No Longer Allowed to Travel into its Territory
- Foreign nationals from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Sudan and Uganda are temporarily barred from travelling to Canada
- Immigration applications linked to these countries are not being finalised, which means processing times will be longer than usual
- Applicants should be aware that published timelines are only estimates and not guarantees
PAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng!
Foreign nationals living in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), South Sudan, and Uganda are currently not permitted to travel to Canada.
This temporary restriction affects individuals whose last country of residence was one of these three nations.
Source: Getty Images
Impact on immigration applications
The Canadian authorities have confirmed: “We aren’t finalizing applications from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda or South Sudan at this time.”
Because of this, applicants may face longer processing times than those shown on official timelines. The delay applies specifically to applications where the last country of residence listed is DRC, Uganda, or South Sudan.
Processing times may vary
Applicants are advised to check the type of application they submitted to get an idea of how long processing might take. However, it is important to note:
• The times displayed are not maximums.
• They are not guarantees.
• Applications from the affected countries will likely take longer than the standard timelines.
What applicants should know
• If your application lists one of the restricted countries as your last residence, expect delays.
• The restriction is temporary, but no official end date has been announced.
• Processing continues for other countries, but times may still vary depending on individual circumstances.
Canada opens doors to 1,000 new permanent residents
Legit.ng earlier reported that Canada has extended 1,000 invitations to apply for permanent residence through its Express Entry system on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, in a draw conducted exclusively under the Canadian Experience Class.
Source: Legit.ng
