The facts
The requirement applies to flights departing a foreign country for the United States at or after 23:59 Eastern Standard Time on 3 November, equivalent to 04:59 UTC on 4 November. [1]
Commercial, general-aviation, cargo and private aircraft are covered, including crew travelling to take up assignments. Overflights that do not land in the United States are excluded. [1][2]
The order includes transit through a DRC airport even without leaving the aircraft. A parent or authorized representative can sign for a minor or someone unable to act for themselves. [1][2]
Exemptions cover authorized Ebola medical transport and individuals granted CDC exemptions for humanitarian or other important government reasons. Operators must collect the attestations and retain them for at least 42 days. [1][2]
Reuters reported the initial 22 October order. Restrictions on travelers recently in DRC were already in place; the attestation is an additional measure. [3]
Sources
References support the numbered facts above. Source checks: 29 Oct 2026, 00:15 UTC.
- Amended air-travel attestation order and instructions
US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention · Primary source · 28 Oct 2026
- Signed amended order
US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention · Primary source · 28 Oct 2026
- Initial Ebola air-passenger declaration requirement
Reuters, via Investing.com · Reporting · 22 Oct 2026
This report covers the original order; the crew and cargo clarification comes from the 28 October amended primary documents.