10/08/2026
Ebola Notification to Passengers
To reduce the risk of Ebola importation into the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is temporarily restricting U.S. entry for travelers who were recently in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Travelers, including U.S. citizens and U.S. nationals, who have been in DRC within 21 days before departure will not be allowed to board commercial flights with U.S. destinations. These travelers should plan to remain outside the United States for at least 21 days after they leave DRC. U.S. citizens and U.S. nationals who have been present in Uganda or South Sudan (and not present in DRC) within 21 days before arrival in the United States will have their air travel routed through designated U.S. airports for public health entry screening. Please review the CDC’s information on: https://www.cdc.gov/ebola/situation-summary/returning-travelers.html for the list of designated airports and for health information about Ebola.
Americans who need consular assistance can visit:
https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/global-events/ebola_additional_information.html
or call the Department of State:
+1 (202) 501-4444 (from abroad)
+1 (888) 407-4747 (from the U.S. and Canada)
For travelers who have been outside of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, or South Sudan for more than 21 days and need assistance with a public health travel restriction, please contact [email protected].
Americans in areas affected by the Ebola outbreak should follow the latest guidance from the U.S. Department of State, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate. Americans abroad can contact the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate or the Department...