Canada Stops The Giving Out of Visas To Ebola Hit Countries

Friday 31 October 2014

Canada Stops The Giving Out of Visas To Ebola Hit Countries

In a bid to also stop the spread of Ebola into its borders, the Canadian government today October 31st announced its suspension of visa applications for travelers from Ebola-hit countries.

Canada’s health Minister, Rona Ambrose says:

“Our number one priority is to protect Canadians. We continue to work with domestic and international partners to aid efforts to respond to the outbreak in West Africa, while strengthening our domestic preparedness here at home.”

The Canadian immigration minister, Chris Alexander said Canadian immigration authorities will not process any visa application for individuals who have been in any Ebola-affected nation ‘within three months prior to the date of the application.