From 3 November 2026 23:59 EST, all air travelers boarding an international flight into or connecting through the USA must submit an attestation confirming that they have not visited or transited through the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) during the 21 days before boarding a flight to the USA.  

Please ensure your clients travelling on Qatar Airways-operated flights to the USA submit this attestation prior to departure via https://www.qatarairways.com/en/cdc-health-declaration/ebola.html. Your Client or their authorized representative must review the attestation text and complete the attestation as required.

Further details :

• Presence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo means any physical presence, including entering or traveling through the country by air (excluding overflights), land, or sea. Presence also includes connecting through an airport in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, even if the passenger did not disembark the plane or leave the airport.
• This Order applies to all passengers boarding a flight to the United States from any foreign country, including U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, and lawful permanent residents (Green Card holders).
• The 21-day waiting period is based on calendar days. Day 0 is the day a person leaves DRC, and Day 1 is the first full calendar day they are outside DRC. A person may board a flight to the United States beginning on Day 22, provided they meet all other travel requirements. Travel to the United States is not allowed during Days 0–21.
• One authorized representative may attest on behalf of each member of a traveling party. If a traveler is younger than 18, their parent, guardian, or another authorized person may sign the attestation on their behalf. 
• If a passenger has a disability or is otherwise unable to sign, the attestation may be completed and signed on their behalf by an authorized representative, such as a parent, guardian, travel companion, adult member of the same travelling party, or another person authorized by the passenger.
• A travel companion, or other authorized person can complete and sign an attestation on behalf of someone who has a disability or is otherwise unable to sign. Authorized representative means a parent, guardian, travel companion, adult member of a person in the same traveling party or person authorized by the person required to complete and submit an attestation on the person's behalf.
•  More details can be found at Order: Requirement for Attestation by All Persons Traveling by Air to the United States | Port Health | CDC