Ebola travel restrictions: 19 countries have entry bans, screening, and quarantine rules.
Ebola travel restrictions are in effect in 19 countries, including entry bans, health screening, and quarantine measures for travelers from impacted areas.
Several nations, including the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Uganda, and South Sudan, have implemented entrance restrictions, health screening, and quarantine procedures for travelers from Ebola-affected areas.
The rules differ dramatically. Some countries refuse entrance outright, while others allow travelers in but require medical screening, monitoring, or a 21-day quarantine.
Transit history is important to international travelers in a variety of destinations. Passing through a restricted country may result in the same measures as traveling directly from an affected country.
Ebola Travel Restrictions
Here are the most recent country-specific Ebola travel prohibitions.
1. Bahamas
The Bahamas has implemented increased health screening for visitors with recent travel history to Ebola-affected nations.
Bahamian nationals who visited the DRC, South Sudan, or Uganda within 21 days of arrival may face further screening.
Isolation or quarantine may be required based on screening results.
Affected Bahamian nationals should arrive through Lynden Pindling International Airport in Nassau.
Foreign nationals who visit the DRC, South Sudan, or Uganda within 30 days may face screening, isolation, or quarantine.
2. Bahrain.
Bahrain has also implemented an entry ban due to recent travel to Ebola-affected nations.
Travelers of any nationality arriving directly from the DRC, South Sudan, or Uganda are prohibited from entering.
Travelers who have visited any of these nations within the last 30 days are likewise affected.
Bahraini nationals may return, but they must undergo quarantine.
The restrictions will stay in effect until further notice.
3. Canada
Canada has implemented temporary precautions for those with ties to countries considered at high or extremely high risk of Ebola epidemics.
Foreign nationals who have visited the Democratic Republic of the Congo within the preceding 21 days are not permitted to enter Canada.
Airlines and private airlines must refuse boarding to impacted foreign nationals.
Certain approved temporary resident visas, eTAs, and permanent resident visas issued to residents of impacted countries have been temporarily halted.
Travelers who entered Canada after visiting an impacted location within the previous 21 days may be required to undergo a 21-day quarantine.
Symptomatic travelers may be isolated in a hospital.
Canadian citizens and permanent residents may return, subject to screening and quarantine procedures.
The measures are set to remain in effect until November 27, 2026, subject to government review.
Curacao has implemented nationality-based entrance restrictions due to Ebola worries.
Nationals from Angola, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda are currently barred from entering.
Visa applications from these nationalities may be rejected.
Travelers who make their first trip to the Netherlands are not automatically eligible.
Individuals must have lived in the Netherlands for at least six months before entering Curacao.
5. India
India has implemented extra health declaration criteria for international arrivals via AIR SUVIDHA 2.0.
International passengers must fill out a Passenger Health Self-Declaration.
The questionnaire asks about the past 21 days' travel history, exposure history, and any related symptoms.
The declaration can be submitted up to 24 hours before arrival.
Travelers receive a registration number and an acknowledgment.
The acknowledgment, whether digital or written, must be presented at the airport's health desk.
This means that Indian travelers returning from affected zones must complete health documents before reaching immigration.
Israel has imposed an entry restriction on travelers with recent travel connections to three affected nations.
Travelers entering from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Sudan, or Uganda are not granted entry.
The prohibition also applies to persons who have visited certain countries within the last 21 days.
Israeli citizens and residents are immune from the entry ban.
7. Jordan
Jordan is denying entrance to most travelers who have recently visited the Democratic Republic of the Congo or Uganda.
Foreign travelers arriving directly from the DRC or Uganda are prohibited.
Travelers who have visited either country within the last 21 days are also affected.
Jordanians can return from the affected nations.
Returning Jordanians must undertake a 21-day quarantine, either at approved facilities or at their homes.
8. Kuwait
Kuwait has implemented an entry ban for both direct and indirect travel from impacted nations.
Foreign travelers arriving from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Sudan, or Uganda are prohibited.
The limitation applies to travelers who have visited these countries within the last 21 days.
Transit and connecting connections through the impacted nations are also addressed.
The rule may apply regardless of the traveler's original point of departure.
This is especially important for travelers planning multi-country journeys in the Middle East.
9. Lebanon
Lebanon has implemented a nationality-based entrance limitation.
Currently, DRC nationals are not permitted to enter.
Nationals of Uganda are likewise barred from entering.
10. Mauritius
Mauritius has prohibited admission for travelers who have recently visited affected nations.
Business and tourism travelers who visited or transited through the DRC, South Sudan, or Uganda within the stipulated 21-day period are not permitted to enter.
The immigration ban does not apply to Mauritian nationals, permanent residents, holders of work and study permits, or their spouses.
Exempt travelers may still face an obligatory 21-day quarantine upon arrival.
11. Philippines
Instead of imposing a blanket entrance prohibition, the Philippines uses medical screening and monitoring.
Travelers arriving from or recently visiting the DRC, South Sudan, or Uganda must undergo medical screening.
Symptomatic travelers may require additional evaluation and diagnostic testing.
Travelers experiencing symptoms may be quarantined at a recognized health institution.
Travelers who have no symptoms or known exposure can return home, but they must undergo 21 days of health monitoring.
Travelers with known exposure must spend 21 days in quarantine at a recognized facility.
12. Qatar
Qatar has imposed an entry ban on travelers from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Sudan, and Uganda.
Travelers from any of the three nations are not permitted to enter.
The prohibition also applies to persons who have visited certain countries within the last 21 days.
Qatari natives and residents are immune from this ban.
13. Rwanda
Rwanda has imposed a 30-day travel ban related to the DRC.
Travelers who visited or transited through the Democratic Republic of the Congo during the previous 30 days are barred from entering.
Rwandan nationals and permanent residents may return.
If returning nationals or residents have recently traveled through the DRC, they must undergo mandatory quarantine.
Saudi Arabia has implemented visa and entrance restrictions.
Saudi nationals have been urged not to travel to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, or South Sudan as part of the indicated steps.
Saudi Arabia has suspended the issue of all visa categories related to the concerned nations.
Travelers entering from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, or South Sudan face entry restrictions.
Travelers arriving via third countries may also be affected if they have stayed in an affected nation within the last 21 days.
For travelers connecting through another country, the transit route may not be sufficient to eliminate the limitation.
15. Taiwan
Taiwan has restricted entrance to nationals and residents of some concerned nations.
Nationals and residents of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda are generally not granted entry.
Exceptions include bearers of Taiwan passports or Taiwan Resident Certificates.
Certain degree students, family members, and travelers with emergency or humanitarian needs may also be eligible for waivers.
16. Thailand
Thailand is directing travelers from vulnerable nations to a designated airport and implementing health precautions.
Travelers from the Democratic Republic of the Congo or Uganda must enter through Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport.
Airline crew arriving from these nations are also protected.
Travelers may be subjected to daily medical screenings.
Quarantine can last for up to 21 days.
Indian travelers using Thailand as a transit point should review their recent travel history before flying.
18. Uganda
Uganda has imposed limitations on travel with the DRC.
Flights between Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo have been stopped.
Cross-border passenger traffic has also been temporarily suspended.
There are restrictions on boat services, busses, and public transportation between the two countries.
Screening and testing have been enhanced near the DRC border.
Movement from the DRC is limited to authorized official border crossings for required travel.
19. United Arab Emirates.
The UAE has imposed restrictions on nationals of three countries and visitors from them.
The UAE will suspend the granting of new visas, including visit visas, to DRC, Uganda, and South Sudan nationals beginning June 6, 2026.
Entry restrictions also apply to visitors from these countries.
Travelers passing via a third country may still be affected.
Only travelers who have spent more than 21 days outside of the specified countries are permitted to enter the UAE.
For Indian travelers connecting through Dubai or Abu Dhabi, recent travel history to an impacted country may be important, even if the UAE is not the final destination.
What Travelers Should Check Before Flying
Ebola-related travel restrictions are mainly based on recent travel history, rather than simply the country where a passenger began their trip.
Before you travel, check:
Your travel and transit history from the preceding 21 to 30 days.
Whether your itinerary travels via an affected country.
Determine whether your destination requires a health statement.
Whether quarantine could be implemented after arrival.
Whether your airline has implemented new boarding criteria.
Whether the entrance rules changed before your departure date.
The tendency is clear: governments are increasingly considering travel history, transit points, and health screening to detect potential exposure rather than just a passenger's nationality.
Travunited Take:
We recommend reviewing your whole travel history before flying, especially through affected areas. These limits might change frequently, so check entry and health requirements before leaving.
