Ebola Update – Travel Measures and Ongoing Monitoring
Timatic continues to closely monitor the evolving Ebola outbreak situation and associated travel measures introduced by authorities worldwide. The outbreak has been declared a public health emergency of international concern, with cases primarily reported in the Congo (Dem. Rep.) and Uganda.
Latest Travel Measures
Bahamas – Passengers arriving from or who have been in Congo (Dem. Rep.), South Sudan or Uganda within the past 21 days are not allowed to enter. This does not apply to nationals and residents of the Bahamas. Nationals and residents arriving from these countries within the last 21 days are subject to health screening upon arrival and must comply with quarantine and monitoring requirements.
Bahrain – Passengers arriving from, or who have been in, Congo (Dem. Rep.), Uganda, or South Sudan within the past 30 days are not allowed to enter. This does not apply to nationals of Bahrain. Nationals of Bahrain arriving from these countries must declare their travel history and will be subject to quarantine measures upon arrival.
Botswana – Passengers arriving from or who have been in Congo (Dem. Rep.) or Uganda within the past 21 days must undergo health screening and submit a health declaration form before disembarkation.
Canada – Passengers who reside in Congo (Dem. Rep.), Uganda or South Sudan are not allowed to enter Canada. Passengers arriving from or who have been in Congo (Dem. Rep.) within the past 21 days are not allowed to board a flight to or enter Canada. This does not apply to nationals and residents of Canada and persons registered under the Indian Act. All passengers who have been in Congo (Dem. Rep.), Uganda or South Sudan within the past 21 days must quarantine or isolate for 21 days, unless exempt. Nationals and residents without a suitable place to quarantine will be provided with accommodation. Passengers with symptoms will be isolated in a hospital for assessment.
China (People's Rep.) – Passengers arriving from or who have been in Congo (Dem. Rep.), South Sudan or Uganda within the past 21 days must undergo customs epidemiological screening and medical examinations.
Chinese Taipei – Until 28 November 2026, residents of Congo (Dem. Rep.) are not allowed to enter (with certain exemptions). Passengers who arrive from or who have been in Congo (Dem. Rep.) within the past 21 days and are exempted must report to a quarantine officer upon arrival and follow health instructions for 21 days.
El Salvador – Passengers arriving from or who have transited through Angola, Burundi, Central African Rep., Congo (Dem. Rep.), Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda or Uganda within the past 21 days are not allowed to enter. Nationals of El Salvador arriving from these countries must quarantine at home for 21 days.
Hong Kong (SAR China) – Passengers arriving from or who have been in Congo (Dem. Rep.) or Uganda, or those showing symptoms of Ebola, must report to the Department of Health upon arrival for health screening.
India – Passengers and airline crew must complete an Air Suvidha Self-Declaration Form online before boarding.
Israel – Passengers arriving from or who have been in Congo (Dem. Rep.), South Sudan and Uganda within the past 21 days are not allowed to enter (does not apply to nationals and residents of Israel).
Italy – Passengers and airline crew arriving from or who have been in Congo (Dem. Rep.) or Uganda within the past 21 days must complete a health declaration form before landing.
Jordan – Passengers arriving from or who have been in Congo (Dem. Rep.) and Uganda within the past 21 days are not allowed to enter or transit (excludes nationals of Jordan).
Kenya – Passengers arriving from or who have been in Congo (Dem. Rep.) or Uganda must complete the electronic Travel Health Surveillance Form.
Kuwait – Passengers arriving from, or who have been in, Congo (Dem. Rep.), South Sudan or Uganda within the past 21 days are not allowed to enter.