Ebola Travel Attestation Requirement for All U.S.-Bound International Travelers

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a new public health order requiring all travelers arriving in the United States on all international flights to complete an Ebola travel attestation before boarding. The requirement goes into effect at 11:59 pm. ET on Tuesday, Nov. 3 for flights departing to the United States at or after that time and applies to all individuals boarding the plane.

What travelers must do: Before boarding a U.S.-bound international flight, travelers must attest that they have not been present in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) within the previous 21 days. The attestation must be completed and signed prior to boarding; those who refuse will be denied boarding. Travelers may complete the attestation upon check-in via the app or delta.com. Travelers will also receive a link to the attestation via the check-in reminder sent 24-hours before departure.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Starting Tuesday, November 3, 2026 at 11:59pm EST, everyone boarding an international flight that arrives in or connects through the United States must sign a short statement attesting they have not been in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in the 21 days before their flight. This applies to all travelers, no matter your nationality or where you're flying from.

This is a requirement from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Delta is following the CDC order for all international flights that arrive in or connect through the United States.

The requirement is in effect through December 18, 2026. The CDC may update or extend it, and we'll keep this page current if that happens.

Yes. The attestation is required even if the United States is just a connection on your way somewhere else whether you leave the airport or stay on the plane.

Yes. A parent or guardian can sign on behalf of a child, and an unaccompanied minor can sign their own. A Delta representative can help enter the information for children once you confirm the details are accurate.

You're welcome to have a family member, travel companion or authorized representative complete and sign it for you. A Delta representative can also help enter your information at your direction, or at the direction of your representative.

The form is currently available in English and French. We'll add more languages over time. If you need language assistance, a Delta representative can help.

Yes. You can sign for everyone in your party as their authorized representative, as long as you know their recent travel history and have their permission to sign for them.

The attestation is required to board, so you won't be able to fly to the United States without it. If you have questions before your trip, a Delta representative can help.

You won't be able to board your flight to the United States at this time. You can rebook for a date once 21 days have passed since you were last in the DRC or return to your departure city. A Delta representative can help you find your next option.

Delta's role is to collect the completed attestation as required by the CDC. We don't verify whether the statement is accurate. If the U.S. Department of Justice finds that someone knowingly provided false information, that person may face prosecution or fines.

You'll need to complete the attestation before you board. Delta confirms it during check-in, so it's ready before you reach the gate.

No. If you've been in South Sudan or Uganda in the past 21 days, the health screening requirements are unchanged:

  • U.S. nationals must enter the United States through select airports for health screening 
  • Foreign nationals can't enter the United States if they've been in South Sudan or Uganda in the past 21 days