As of 26 June 2026, many countries have announced formal Ebola-related entry bans or immigration-document suspensions affecting some travelers with residence in, arrival from, or recent presence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, or South Sudan,
These measures are temporary and are changing quickly as the outbreak develops. Several were announced for fixed windows, so confirm the latest rules with the relevant embassy or official health authority before you travel.
| Country | Measure announced | Who it affects |
|---|---|---|
| United States* | Temporary entry suspension for certain travelers with recent presence in the DRC, Uganda, or South Sudan; the order was continued on 21 June 2026 for a further 30 days and is currently in effect through about 21 July 2026. | Non-U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents who were in those countries within the past 21 days are barred; only U.S. citizens and nationals and certain U.S. government and military personnel may enter, subject to enhanced screening and possible rerouting. |
| Canada | Temporary suspension of immigration documents for residents of the DRC, Uganda, or South Sudan for 90 days from 27 May 2026, plus 21-day quarantine from 30 May for certain asymptomatic travelers who were in affected areas. | Residents of the DRC, Uganda, or South Sudan with temporary resident visas, eTAs, or permanent resident visas; Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and other covered travelers with recent presence in affected areas may face quarantine or isolation. |
| Uganda | Temporary closure of the DRC border for four weeks, except for Ebola response teams, humanitarian and security operations, and food and cargo transport; authorized entrants from the DRC must self-isolate for 21 days. | Travelers moving between Uganda and the DRC, except authorized emergency, response, humanitarian, security, food, or cargo movements. |
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | Temporary closure of Bunia airport, as noted by the ECDC with reference to the Ministry of Transport and Communication; El PaÃs later reported that the airport reopened on 1 June with public-health measures. | Travelers using Bunia airport, the main airport serving Ituri province, may encounter airport health measures. |
| Bahrain | Temporary entry suspension for non-Bahraini travelers arriving from South Sudan, the DRC, or Uganda, including those who were in those countries within 30 days before arrival; announced as remaining in place until further notice. | Non-Bahraini travelers arriving directly from, or recently present in, South Sudan, the DRC, or Uganda; Bahraini citizens are subject to health protocols on arrival. |
| United Arab Emirates | Temporary suspension of new visas for nationals of the DRC, Uganda, and South Sudan, plus entry restrictions for travelers arriving from those countries, effective 6 June 2026 and reported as remaining in place until further notice. | Nationals of the DRC, Uganda, or South Sudan seeking new UAE visas; travelers arriving from those countries, including via third countries, unless they have stayed outside the affected countries for more than 21 days. |
| Saudi Arabia | Travel ban for Saudi citizens and suspension of all visas for travelers arriving from the DRC, Uganda, and South Sudan; the reported measure also applies via third countries if the traveler was in those countries within 21 days before entering Saudi Arabia. | Saudi citizens planning travel to the DRC, Uganda, or South Sudan; travelers arriving from, or recently present in, those countries and seeking Saudi visas or entry. |
| The Bahamas | Temporary entry ban for residents of the DRC, Uganda, or South Sudan for 30 days, plus enhanced health screening and possible quarantine for foreigners present in those countries within 30 days of arrival; the 30-day measure took effect in late May 2026 and was set to be reviewed by the health ministry around late June, so confirm whether it remains in force. | Residents of the DRC, Uganda, or South Sudan; foreign travelers with recent presence in those countries may face screening or quarantine. |
| Jordan | Temporary entry ban for travelers arriving from the DRC or Uganda, effective 20 May 2026 for 30 days; the initial 30-day period ran to about 19 June 2026, and it was not confirmed at the time of writing whether it has been extended. | All travelers arriving from the DRC or Uganda, except Jordanian citizens. |
| Rwanda | Temporary entry denial for foreign nationals who traveled to or transited through the DRC within the previous 30 days. | Foreign nationals with recent DRC travel or transit; Rwandan nationals and permanent residents are subject to quarantine if covered by the measure. |
| Cayman Islands | Enhanced screening and surveillance for selected incoming flights at Owen Roberts International Airport, including targeted health questionnaires for travelers recently in Ebola-affected countries. | Travelers arriving from affected areas on selected incoming flights; maritime public health and port surveillance protocols remain active. |
| Kenya | Temperature screening for travelers and an electronic traveler surveillance form for travelers originating from the DRC or Uganda. | All travelers screened for fever; travelers from the DRC or Uganda must complete Kenya’s electronic surveillance form before disembarkation. |
| Tanzania | Travel Advisory No. 17 requiring a traveler surveillance form for travelers arriving from or transiting through the DRC or Uganda, plus health screening at points of entry. | Travelers from or transiting through the DRC or Uganda must complete the form; all travelers will have body temperature checked at airports, ground crossings, and ports. |
| Thailand | Entry only through Suvarnabhumi Airport for passengers arriving from the DRC or Uganda, with screening and 21-day quarantine for asymptomatic travelers or isolation for symptomatic travelers from or through those countries. | Travelers arriving from or transiting through Uganda or the DRC must enter via Suvarnabhumi Airport and may be subject to 21-day quarantine or isolation depending on symptoms. |
| Singapore | Health advisories and arrival health declaration checks, not a published entry ban. | Incoming travelers may be assessed at points of entry if symptomatic and with recent travel to affected areas. |
| India | Travel advisory asking citizens to avoid non-essential travel to the DRC, Uganda, and South Sudan; Reuters also reported screening and surveillance measures at airports and other entry points. | Indian citizens planning travel to the DRC, Uganda, or South Sudan; travelers at airports and other entry points may encounter screening or surveillance measures. |
| Mexico | Airport health filters, document and itinerary checks, and active epidemiological monitoring; travelers who stayed in or transited through the DRC, Uganda, or South Sudan in the previous 21 days have been advised to reprogram travel or complete 21-day isolation before traveling. | Travelers arriving at international airports, especially those with recent presence in the DRC, Uganda, or South Sudan. |
*For U.S.-bound trips, the CDC says certain non-U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents who were in the DRC, Uganda, or South Sudan within the past 21 days are temporarily prohibited from entering the United States under a CDC order first effective 18 May 2026, since amended and continued on 21 June 2026 for a further 30 days (currently in effect through about 21 July 2026). At this time, only U.S. citizens and nationals and certain U.S. government and military personnel may enter if they were in those countries within the past 21 days, subject to enhanced screening.
For permitted U.S.-bound travelers, the State Department says those recently present in the DRC, Uganda, or South Sudan must enter through designated airports for enhanced screening, including Washington Dulles International Airport, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, and George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
- Washington Dulles (IAD): applies for flights after 11:59 PM on 21 May 2026, according to the U.S. State Department.
- Atlanta (ATL): applies for flights after 11:59 PM on 22 May 2026, according to the same State Department alert.
- Houston (IAH): applies for flights departing after 11:59 PM on 26 May 2026, according to the same State Department alert.
Sources
- U.S. CDC — Order Suspending the Right to Introduce Certain Persons from Countries Where a Quarantinable Communicable Disease Exists
- U.S. CDC — What Travelers Need to Know About Returning to the United States from DRC, Uganda, and South Sudan
- U.S. Department of State — Worldwide Caution: Public Health Arrival Restrictions and Enhanced Ebola Screening
- World Health Organization — Ebola Disease (Bundibugyo Virus) in DRC and Uganda Determined a PHEIC
- World Health Organization — Ebola Disease Caused by Bundibugyo Virus, Democratic Republic of the Congo
- International Civil Aviation Organization — Ebola Virus Disease (Bundibugyo) Statement
- UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office — Uganda Entry Requirements
- European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control — Ebola Virus Disease Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda
- Public Health Agency of Canada — Government of Canada Introduces Temporary Border Measures in Response to the Ebola Disease Outbreak
- Gulf News — Bahrain Suspends Entry From South Sudan, DR Congo and Uganda Over Ebola Concern
- The Jordan News Agency — Jordan Bans Entry From DRC and Uganda Over Ebola Concerns
- Rwanda Ministry of Defence — Notice on Enhanced Ebola Prevention Measures
- Kenya Civil Aviation Authority — Travel Advisory: Ebola Virus Disease Outbreak in the DRC and Uganda
- Tanzania Ministry of Health — Travel Advisory No. 17 on Threat of Ebola Outbreak
- Singapore Communicable Diseases Agency — Precautionary Measures for Ebola Disease Outbreak in DRC and Uganda
- Government of India Ministry of Health and Family Welfare — Travel Advisory in Context of Ebola Disease PHEIC
- Reuters — Factbox: Countries Tighten Travel Rules as Ebola Risk Rises
- Reuters — Canada, Bahamas Impose Ebola-Related Travel Bans
- Cayman Islands Government — MHES Boosts Screening and Surveillance at Cayman Ports of Entry
- El Financiero — Mexico Ebola Airport Screening and Epidemiological Monitoring Measures
- El PaÃs — Bunia Airport Reopened With Ebola Health Measures
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