Border changes related to Ebola disease
There are temporary border measures in place to reduce the risk of Ebola disease entering and spreading in Canada. The health risk of Ebola disease to Canadians is considered low.
Travellers, including Canadian citizens, permanent residents, persons registered under the Indian Act and foreign nationals, who in the previous 21 days, have been in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda or South Sudan, will be assessed upon arrival in Canada. You will be required to comply with public health measures. These measures will end on August 29, 2026, at 11:59 pm EDT.
Immigration documents for residents of these countries have also been suspended until August 28, 2026, at 11:59 pm EDT.
Learn more about border measures for travellers entering Canada
Travel and identification documents for entering Canada
Acceptable documents, establishing your personal identity, your citizenship and other important information
Visit Canada
Visas, Electronic Travel Authorizations and other documentation you may need to enter or transit through Canada.
Customs
Information on what you can bring back to Canada, what to declare, duties and taxes, and personal exemptions
Airport arrival kiosks and eGates
Verify your identity and make a customs declaration at Canada’s major international airports
Directory of CBSA border offices and services across Canada
List of designated CBSA offices and service locations across Canada
Examining digital devices at the Canadian border
Your cell phones, tablets, laptops and any other digital device you are carrying can be examined when you when cross the border
Reporting requirements for private boaters
Options, exceptions, consequences for failing to report and more.
Reporting requirements for non-commercial aircraft
Landing private, company-owned or charter aircraft in Canada
Advance Declaration: Save time at the border
Use Advance Declaration in ArriveCAN to submit your customs and immigration declaration before flying into Canada
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