Consular Information for Americans Regarding the Ebola Outbreak

Americans in areas affected by the Ebola outbreak should follow the latest guidance from the U.S. Department of State, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate. Americans abroad can contact the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate or the Department of State to receive consular information and assistance.

Travelers returning to the U.S

Review the CDC information on what travelers need to know about returning to the United States from DRC, Uganda, and South Sudan.

Receive the latest information

Enroll at step.state.gov to receive the latest health updates from the U.S. embassy or consulate by email through the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP).
Follow the "U.S. Department of State - Security Updates for U.S. Citizens" channel on WhatsApp. Download WhatsApp at whatsapp.com/download.
Find detailed information including the latest STEP Alerts for your location at travel.state.gov/destination and at the links below.

Help abroad

Americans who need consular information or assistance can call the Department of State:

+1-202-501-4444 (from abroad)
+1-888-407-4747 (from the U.S. and Canada)

Please visit the Help Abroad page for more information.

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) information

Stay up to date with the latest CDC Travel Health Notices
Review the CDC's Ebola Disease: Current Situation and Ebola Disease Basics

Health and travel information by country

Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)

Uganda

South Sudan

Rwanda

Enroll in STEP

If you are traveling outside the United States, you should enroll in the Department of State’s Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP).
STEP is a free service that sends you email updates and alerts from U.S. embassies and consulates abroad.
Sign up at STEP.State.gov.

Research your destination

When planning travel, carefully read our Travel Advisory, destination information, and any recent alerts at travel.state.gov/destination.