In November 2026, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention extended its Ebola-related entry restrictions for 30 days from 5 p.m. Eastern time on 10 November. The order continues to affect covered foreign nationals with relevant physical presence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda or South Sudan within the preceding 21 days. The signed order contains exceptions, and separate boarding, attestation and screening requirements may apply.
Check the person and the route
Review immigration status and actual travel history before confirming a booking. US citizenship or nationality does not remove every travel requirement: the CDC separately describes commercial boarding restrictions for recent travel in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and designated airport screening for some travellers returning from Uganda or South Sudan. Verify how each requirement applies using current CDC guidance and confirm instructions with the airline. Assess accompanying family members separately if their status or routes differ.
Decide who handles disruption
Make sure the travel desk can reach immigration advisers and medical assistance before a case becomes urgent. Check whether tickets can be moved and who can approve accommodation if an employee cannot travel as planned. Review the assistance and insurance terms before assuming that the company can recover those expenses. Where a delay extends an assignment, verify access to medical care and who will update the assignment or payroll dates.
Check again shortly before departure, particularly if the itinerary has changed. A recorded decision should identify the guidance used, the date of the review and the person responsible for any follow-up. The published order can be amended, so a previous clearance should not be treated as a standing approval.
Sources
US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
CDC — Signed order of 10 November 2026
CDC — Guidance for travellers returning from Ebola-affected areas
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