(JUBA, SOUTH SUDAN) – The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has extended its entry ban for foreign nationals who have recently been in South Sudan, Uganda or the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The ban has been extended by another 30 days, through 10th November 2026.
The order applies to foreign national travellers who have departed from or were present within the three countries in the past 21 days.
It applies regardless of the traveller’s country of origin.
The order does not apply to United States citizens or nationals, among other limited exceptions.
The extended ban took effect on 11th October 2026 and will remain in force for 30 days unless the CDC changes the order before then.
The CDC website also carries additional restrictions that go beyond the extension order.
Under the guidance, United States citizens and nationals who have been in the Democratic Republic of Congo within 21 days before departure will not be allowed to board commercial flights with United States destinations.
United States citizens and nationals who have been in Uganda or South Sudan, and not in the Democratic Republic of Congo, within 21 days of arrival in the United States must enter only through designated airports for enhanced screening.
Travellers have been advised to check the latest information on the CDC website before finalising travel plans.
The CDC first issued a public health entry ban order in May 2026, citing the Ebola outbreak in Africa.
The initial ban did not apply to United States citizens, nationals or lawful permanent residents, among others.
It has been extended and expanded several times since then and is now set to expire on 10th November under the latest order.
