U.S. Entry Advisory: Recent Travel to the DRC, Uganda or South Sudan

Before you head to the USA, it's worth checking whether your recent travels could affect your journey.

The U.S. authorities have issued a travel advisory for passengers who have recently traveled to certain countries affected by the Ebola outbreak. If you've been in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Uganda, or South Sudan within the last 21 days, it's important to understand how this may affect your journey.

What do I need to know?

Passengers who have been in the DRC within 21 days of traveling are currently being asked not to travel to the United States on commercial flights. U.S. citizens and U.S. nationals are advised to remain outside the DRC for 21 days before returning to the United States.

If you've been in Uganda or South Sudan, but have not been in the DRC during the previous 21 days, U.S. citizens and U.S. nationals should enter the United States through one of the designated airports where enhanced health screening is available.

Latest Guidance

At this time, this is a request from the U.S. authorities rather than a formal entry requirement.

As travel guidance can change, we recommend checking the latest advice from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) before you travel. The CDC also provides the most up-to-date list of designated airports and further health guidance for travellers returning from the DRC, Uganda, or South Sudan.