United States requires Ebola travel declarations for international flights starting November 3

All passengers traveling to the United States on international flights will be required to complete an Ebola travel declaration beginning November 3, 2026. eTurboNews, LoyaltyLobby, and Delta Air Lines report that the mandate applies to every international arrival, including U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and foreign travelers. [1][2][5]

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention mandates that travelers confirm whether they have visited the Democratic Republic of the Congo in the prior 21 days, according to eTurboNews and LoyaltyLobby. eTurboNews and Delta Air Lines note that passengers who do not comply or who meet restriction criteria risk being denied boarding by their airlines. [1][2][5]

The policy applies to all flights departing for the United States at or after 11:59 p.m. on November 3. eTurboNews reports that the requirement extends to connecting passengers and travelers departing from non-African regions such as Europe. [1]

Ebola is a viral hemorrhagic fever caused by ebolaviruses, with symptoms typically appearing between two days and three weeks after exposure. LoyaltyLobby notes that U.S. citizens and residents arriving from affected areas will undergo screening at select U.S. airports. [2][6]