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You won’t be allowed to fly into the US without signing this

All passengers and crew on international flights to the United States must sign a mandatory attestation form to board, effective November 3, 2026. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) order requires travelers to certify they have not been in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) within the 21 days prior to boarding. Failure to sign the sworn declaration results in denied boarding. Major airlines are currently challenging the rule and seeking a delay in its implementation.

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  • ✓ The CDC requires all persons traveling by air to the US to sign an attestation certifying they were not in the Democratic Republic of Congo during the 21 days before boarding.
  • ✓ The mandatory attestation rule took effect on November 3, 2026.
  • ✓ Both passengers and crew are required to complete the declaration before boarding flights to the US.
  • ✓ Major airlines are seeking a delay or reconsideration of the Ebola declaration requirements.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 20 independent reporting domains (100% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

What changed

The CDC implemented a mandatory 21-day DRC travel declaration for all US-bound air travelers starting November 3.

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  1. CDC mandates Ebola attestation for all US-bound international flyers

    All passengers and crew on international flights to the United States must sign a mandatory attestation form to board, effective November 3, 2026. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) order requires travelers to certify they have not been in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) within the 21 days prior to boarding. Failure to sign the sworn declaration results in denied boarding. Major airlines are currently challenging the rule and seeking a delay in its implementation.

    Why it matters

    The measure follows an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo that has approached 5,000 deaths. The rule aims to prevent the entry of the deadly disease into the US by screening recent travelers from the affected region.

    What is confirmed

    • The CDC requires all persons traveling by air to the US to sign an attestation certifying they were not in the Democratic Republic of Congo during the 21 days before boarding.
    • The mandatory attestation rule took effect on November 3, 2026.
    • Both passengers and crew are required to complete the declaration before boarding flights to the US.
    • Major airlines are seeking a delay or reconsideration of the Ebola declaration requirements.
    • An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has approached 5,000 deaths.

    What to watch next

    • Legal rulings on the challenges brought by major US airlines
    • Updates on the DRC Ebola death toll
    • CDC announcements regarding changes to the 21-day window
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