U.S. citizens traveling in Congo must spend 21 days elsewhere before entering U.S.
Summary
The U.S. government requires Americans who have been in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to spend at least 21 days outside the country before they can fly back to the U.S. This rule aims to prevent the spread of Ebola, which is spreading in the DRC.Key Facts
- U.S. citizens who traveled to the DRC cannot board a flight to the U.S. unless they have spent 21 days outside the DRC.
- This restriction started under President Trump’s administration using Title 49 travel authority.
- The rule responds to increased Ebola spread in western parts of the DRC.
- The World Health Organization reports nearly 2,000 confirmed Ebola cases and over 700 deaths in the DRC.
- Non-U.S. citizens who were in the DRC were already restricted from traveling to the U.S.
- About 24 U.S. citizens were affected by this new travel rule and need help from the State Department.
- Many Americans in the DRC work for nonprofits or international businesses.
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will provide health checks for Americans in the DRC.
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