USA and airlines are now demanding a new mandatory declaration on visits to the Democratic Republic of Congo to fly or connect from 3 of November.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) of the United States issued a new preventive provision that applies to all airlines with routes to that country. The measure affects passengers who fly to US territory or make connections at airports in that nation., with departures scheduled from 11:59 p.m. (ET. UU.) of the 3 November 2026.
New mandatory declaration to travel to the United States
Under these guidelines, Travelers must present a formal document certifying that they have not been in the Democratic Republic of the Congo —including stopovers or airport transit—during the 21 days before boarding. The rule is part of the public health protocols to mitigate risks associated with the Ebola virus.
Requirements and process for boarding
Avianca shared the corresponding guidelines to inform its users and guarantee compliance with the standard imposed by the US authorities.
- Individual and non-transferable: The declaration must be completed independently for each passenger, regardless of your age or if you are traveling in a group.
- Valid formats: Clients can manage the process through the digital declaration or present the physical form downloadable from the official CDC portal, duly completed and signed.
- Airport verification: It will be mandatory to show the digital receipt or the physical form when boarding..
- Strict control: Airlines will not allow boarding to people who do not have the completed declaration.
To prevent mishaps at airports, The recommendation for passengers is to complete this procedure well in advance before the departure date.. The official detail of the health order and the download of the document in physical format are available directly on the official CDC portal here: https://www.cdc.gov/port-health/legal-authorities/attestation-order.html
Or directly to the form here: https://www.cdc.gov/port-health/media/pdfs/2026/10/367886-A_FRM_EbolaAttestation_3_pass.pdf
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