New developments in United States entry procedures!
Beginning November 3, 2026, passengers on international flights bound for the United States will be required to complete a health attestation certifying that they have not stayed in or transited through the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) within the last 21 days.
This measure is a preventive response to the Ebola outbreak currently affecting the country. According to VisasNews, the measure will apply to all travelers, regardless of nationality or origin. Travelers departing from France, Belgium, Switzerland or Canada will therefore also be affected, even if they have never traveled to the DRC.
Transit passengers will also be affected.
Travel to the United States: new health attestation in place until December 18, 2026
The attestation, titled “Passenger Disclosure and Attestation to the United States of America”, may be presented in paper or digital format. A separate declaration must be completed for each passenger. For minors under 18, a parent or authorized person may sign the document on their behalf.
Airlines will have to refuse boarding to travelers who do not present this attestation duly completed and signed. They must also retain a copy for at least 42 days after the flight’s departure, according to VisasNews.
The measure will take effect on November 3 at 11:59 p.m., Eastern Time, i.e., November 4 at 5:59 a.m. Paris time. It is to remain in place until December 18, 2026 at the latest, unless modified or extended by health authorities.
This measure adds to the existing ESTA or visa formalities.
Airlines will have to refuse boarding to travelers who do not present this attestation duly completed and signed. They must also retain a copy for at least 42 days after the flight’s departure, according to VisasNews.
The measure will take effect on November 3 at 11:59 p.m., Eastern Time, i.e., November 4 at 5:59 a.m. Paris time. It is to remain in place until December 18, 2026 at the latest, unless modified or extended by health authorities.
This measure adds to the existing ESTA or visa formalities.
