U.S. Citizens in Congo Face 21-Day Wait Before Returning Home

WHO:

Ars Technica - U.S. citizens in Congo are affected by the new travel restrictions.

CBS News Politics - U.S. health officials are involved in the decision regarding travel restrictions.

WHAT:

Ars Technica - The Trump administration has placed Americans in Congo on a "do-not-board" list.

CBS News Politics - U.S. citizens traveling in Congo must spend 21 days in a third country before they are allowed to return to the U.S.

WHERE:

CBS News Politics - The restrictions apply to U.S. citizens in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

WHY:

CBS News Politics - The travel restrictions are due to concerns about the spread of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

HOW:

Ars Technica - Citizens must now spend 21 days in a third country before they are allowed to come home.

(UPDATED July 15, 2026 00:13 UTC)

The Trump administration has placed U.S. citizens in the Democratic Republic of Congo on a "do-not-board" list due to concerns about the spread of Ebola. As a result, Americans traveling in Congo must now spend 21 days in a third country before they are allowed to return to the United States. U.S. health officials are actively involved in the decision-making process regarding these travel restrictions.