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US requires Congo
stay verification from Nov
Deadline Deadline November 3 · Democratic Republic of Congo stay verification submission requirement takes effect
In short
Starting November 3rd, the United States will require all incoming travelers to submit proof of whether they stayed in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
You must provide documentation proving you have not been in the Democratic Republic of Congo within the past 21 days.
As Ebola spread to Kenya and Nigeria, the US strengthened its entry screening procedures.
Key facts
| When | The US entry verification requirement takes effect on November 3rd (local time). |
|---|---|
| Who | The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is applying this to all international arriving flights. |
| What | Travelers must submit documents confirming whether they visited or stayed in the Democratic Republic of Congo within the past 21 days. |
| How | Airlines will collect written or electronic confirmation from passengers and submit them to the CDC. |
What it means for me
Passengers purchasing tickets to the US must prepare proof of Democratic Republic of Congo stay verification in advance.
