Additional Consular Information for Americans Regarding the Ebola Outbreak

The U.S. government has established a process for U.S. citizens who request assistance due to possible Ebola exposure or for transportation from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), South Sudan, or Uganda during the ongoing Ebola outbreak.

U.S. Citizens in the DRC or Who Were in the DRC in the Last 21 Days: To reduce the risk of Ebola importation into the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is temporarily restricting U.S. entry for all travelers who were recently in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

All travelers who have been in the DRC within 21 days of their flight will not be allowed to board commercial flights with U.S. destinations. This includes U.S. citizens and non-citizen nationals.
U.S. citizens and nationals who have been in the DRC should plan to remain outside the DRC for 21 days before entering the United States.

For more information, visit the CDC website:

U.S. citizens who need financial assistance to change flights or for temporary lodging in a third country should contact the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate.

U.S. Citizens in DRC, South Sudan or Uganda Requesting Assistance Because of Possible Ebola Exposure or Needing Assistance to Depart:

Contact the closest U.S. embassy or the CDC at +1-770-488-7100.

In order to find contact information for the nearest U.S. embassy, go to the International Travel page on travel.state.gov, search for the country you are in, and review the embassy contact information on the Destination Information Page.

CDC health officials may contact you to confirm information or conduct an Ebola risk assessment.