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Part of situation: Global Ebola travel health declaration mandates (2 clusters)

United States to require Ebola health declarations for international travelers

Ebola outbreak CDC travel restrictions Democratic Republic of the Congo health declaration

The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued an order requiring all passengers on international flights to the U.S. to submit a health declaration. Effective November 3, 2026, at 11:59 PM EDT, travelers must confirm they have not visited the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) within the previous 21 days.

The requirement applies to all international passengers, including U.S. citizens and green card holders, regardless of their nationality or country of origin. The declaration must be submitted in digital or paper form to the airline. Failure to provide this documentation may result in denied boarding. The measure aims to prevent the introduction and spread of the Ebola virus, specifically the Bundibugyo virus, which is causing a significant outbreak in the DRC.

Airline industry groups, including the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Airlines for America, have urged the CDC to reconsider the timeline and scope of the mandate. These organizations argue that the short notice period is insufficient to integrate new check-in and training procedures. They also requested exemptions for airline crew, military personnel, and jumpseat travelers, noting that the rule currently targets air travel while leaving maritime and land routes unaffected.

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Air Serbia · Airlines for America · Centers for Disease Control and Prevention · Democratic Republic of the Congo · International Air Transport Association · United States

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"Er Srbija": Za letove u SAD od 4. novembra potrebna i potvrda da niste boravili u Kongu [insajder.net]
Deadly Ebola Outbreak Leads To Tighter U.S. Entry Rules From CDC [www.backyardgardenlover.com]
Additional Health Declaration Required of Passengers Entering the United States From International Destinations [thegatewithbriancohen.com]
Additional Health Declaration Required of Passengers Entering the United States From International Destinations [boardingarea.com]
Zbog ebole za ulazak u SAD će biti potrebno potpisati da nisi bio u DR Kongu prethodni 21 dan [www.danas.rs]
U.S. Ebola Attestation Rule Faces Airline Objections Before Nov. 3 [econotimes.com]
Vuelos a EE. UU.: la declaración que piden desde noviembre [laverdadnoticias.com]
Nove mjere zbog ebole: Putnici za SAD moraju potvrditi da nijesu boravili u DR Kongu [www.portalanalitika.me]
Golpe de USA al turismo: exige a viajeros un impreso de salud | Noticias de turismo REPORTUR [www.reportur.com]
Airline groups urge US CDC to reconsider Ebola declaration requirements [sundayworld.co.za]
Brits flying to America face being refused boarding under new rule [www.ladbible.com]
Airline groups urge US CDC to reconsider Ebola declaration requirements [www.myjoyonline.com]
Flying to the US Soon? Every Passenger Must Sign a New Form From Nov. 3 [ticotimes.net]