For at least the next 30 days, the United States will suspend entry for certain noncitizens who have been physically present in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, or South Sudan within the previous 21 days, regardless of nationality.
Six Month Extension of Temporary Protected Status for Liberia, Guinea, and Sierra Leone
In November 2014, the Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson designated Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Liberia, Guinea, and Sierra Leone for 18 months due to the outbreak
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Israel Refuses Visas to Citizens of Countries with Ebola Outbreaks
Israel’s Foreign Ministry instructed its consulates around the world to withhold visas from citizens of Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea because of concerns about Ebola. In addition, the Ministry directed
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Ebola-Related Immigration Restrictions: Canada, Australia, Singapore and the United States
In response to the Ebola epidemic, Canada, Australia and Singapore have all implemented immigration restrictions on citizens from Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone. Other countries are expected to implement similar restrictions.
Starting today, Singapore requires all citizens of Ebola-stricken countries to obtain entry visas before they can be admitted into the country – previously visas were not required. In a statement released by Singapore’s Ministry of Health, it was noted that “the visa requirement will allow for better oversight of the entry of nationals from these countries, as well as facilitate possible contact tracing.” This initiative by Singapore follows two suspected Ebola cases being reported in the country.
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