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Travel update: U.S. travel restrictions and entry requirements related to Ebola-affected areas
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The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has introduced additional travel requirements to reduce the risk of Ebola importation into the United States.
To reduce the risk of Ebola importation into the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and prevention (CDC) is temporarily restricting U.S. entry for travelers who were recently in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
CDC Attestation Requirement for All Passengers Traveling to the United States
Please inform customers traveling to the United States about the new requirement and advise them to complete the attestation before travel. No action is required in the Finnair booking.
Effective 3 November 2026 at 11:59 p.m. EST, all passengers boarding an international flight to the United States must complete a CDC Passenger Disclosure and Attestation confirming that they have not been present in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) during the 21 days prior to travel. This requirement applies regardless of nationality, residence, or country of departure.
Passengers who do not provide a completed and signed attestation may be denied boarding. Each passenger must complete a separate attestation. Parents or other authorized representatives may complete the form on behalf of children or passengers unable to complete it themselves.
Completing the Attestation Form
Passengers can complete and print the attestation form in advance from the U.S. Government website and bring the signed form to the airport. Alternatively, paper forms will be available at the departure gate.
All signed attestation forms will be collected by our ground crew at the departure gate before boarding.