11/02/2026
🚨✈️ IMPORTANT TRAVEL UPDATE! ✈️🚨
If you're traveling internationally, there's a new CDC requirement you need to know about!
Starting November 3, 2026, at 11:59 PM est, ALL travelers flying into the United States from another country will be required to confirm they have NOT been in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) within the previous 21 days.
Here's what you need to know:
--->Who does this apply to?
Everyone flying into the U.S. internationally, including U.S. citizens and those just connecting through the country.
--->What do you need to do?
Complete a short declaration (called an attestation) confirming you haven't been in the DRC within the past 21 days.
--->Does this affect Caribbean vacations, cruises, or other international trips?
If you're FLYING back into the U.S. from another country, YES! The declaration applies regardless of your destination.
--->What if you've recently visited the DRC?
You generally cannot board a flight to the U.S. until Day 22 after leaving the country.
--->How do you complete it?
Your airline will provide instructions. It may be completed electronically or on paper. (Pdf copy is on website link below)
This new requirement is a precaution related to Ebola, and the CDC states that the overall risk to travelers remains LOW.
No need to panic or cancel those vacation plans! Just another travel requirement to be aware of. 😉
I'll keep sharing important travel updates to help you stay informed!
Government link:
https://www.cdc.gov/port-health/legal-authorities/attestation-order.html?fbclid=Iwb21leAVV6DdleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBwZG9mBWZkaWQWURayjcsGikuEa4hOjvk_BXV_PNYNdnNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR_KOD6LwuI0gudN4gs_svynrkUoAFgcwGR37dyjIji2f12VxnoH73J-UJ6U8g_aem_BancVFAul7Ykvk_3TKB23Q
Learn who must sign the DRC travel attestation and when it's required for U.S. flights.
