United States will require all international arrivals, including US nationals and permanent residents, to provide a written statement that they have not been in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in the previous 21 days.
US nationals and citizens at select airports will also undergo public health screening if they have been to South Sudan or Uganda in the previous 21 days. All others, including permanent residents, are not allowed to enter.
You can access CDC here.
United’s Travel Alert:
New travel requirements for all international flights
Due to an Ebola outbreak in parts of Africa, the U.S government has implemented new requirements for all international travelers to the U.S.
Beginning Tuesday, November 3, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. (ET), everyone traveling to the U.S. must confirm during check-in that they have not traveled to or through the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in the last 21 days.
CDC’s Notice:
What to know
After November 3, 2026, at 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time, all people boarding an international flight to the United States must attest (sign a statement) that they have not been present in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in the 21 days before boarding a flight to the United States. The overall risk to the American public and travelers remains low.
Travel from 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 flights with U.S. destinations. These travelers should plan to remain outside the United States for at least 21 days after they leave DRC. If they have been in outbreak-affected provinces in DRC, they may be subject to additional travel requirements from local authorities before they leave DRC.
Travel from South Sudan or Uganda: Non-U.S. citizens/non-U.S. nationals, including U.S. lawful permanent residents (Green Card holders), who have been in South Sudan or Uganda within 21 days before departure will not be allowed to enter the United States and should plan to remain outside the United States for at least 21 days after they leave South Sudan or Uganda. 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.
Conclusion
I’ve received notices from a few airlines about this, and it appears to depend on how each airline handles it.
Some may require you to fill out a form on their website, while others may accept just a verbal notice (how anyone can confirm whether they have done this).