CDC Imposes DRC Proof of Travel Requirement for US-Bound Flights Amid Ebola Outbreak

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a new requirement for all international travelers flying to the United States. Effective November 3, 2026, passengers must sign an attestation confirming they have not been present in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) within 21 days prior to boarding their flight. This measure is a response to an ongoing Ebola outbreak in the DRC. Airlines are responsible for collecting these attestations, and travelers who have been in the DRC, even for a connecting flight, are generally prohibited from entering the U.S. until 22 days after their departure from the DRC. The order is currently set to expire on December 18, 2026.