U.S.-bound American citizens who have been present in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, or South Sudan within 21 days of arrival in the United States must only enter through the following airports for enhanced screening:
- Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) for flights after 11:59 PM on May 21, 2026
- Hartfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) for flights after 11:59 PM on May 22, 2026
- George Bush Intercontinental Airport, (IAH), Houston, for flights departing after 11:59 PM on May 26, 2026
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will apply enhanced public health screening at the above listed airports in response to the Ebola outbreak.
This requirement applies to all passengers, including U.S. citizens, who were present in those countries.
Passengers should be prepared for possible flight changes or cancellations.
Actions to take:
- Read the Modification of List of Designated Airports Regarding Arrival Restrictions (opens in a new tab)
- Review the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) information on what travelers need to know about returning to the United States from DRC, Uganda, and South Sudan.
- Review the Department of Homeland Security Alert on Enhanced Ebola Screening (opens in a new tab) .
- Review Consular Information for Americans Regarding the Ebola Outbreak (opens in a new tab) .
- Travelers planning to enter the United States should contact their airline to confirm flight details and routing.
- The State Department – Consular Affairs can also be contacted at: +1-888-407-4747 (opens in a new tab) or +1-202-501-4444 (opens in a new tab)
- Enrollment in Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) is recommended to receive safety and security updates.
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