Entry restrictions following a stay in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
To reduce the risk of introducing certain infectious diseases into the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has temporarily restricted entry for travelers who have recently been in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Travelers, including U.S. citizens, who have been in the Democratic Republic of the Congo within 21 days before their planned entry into the United States are not permitted to board commercial flights to the U.S. U.S. citizens and U.S. nationals who have been in the Democratic Republic of the Congo must remain outside the country for 21 days before entering the United States.
Special requirements for Uganda and South Sudan
U.S. citizens and U.S. nationals who have been in Uganda or South Sudan, but not the Democratic Republic of the Congo, within 21 days before arriving in the United States may enter only through designated airports where enhanced health screenings are conducted.
Further information on the current requirements, designated U.S. airports, and relevant infectious disease guidance is available from the CDC.