The new form for flights to the US.
Everyone flying into the United States now has to confirm they haven’t been in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in the past 21 days. It takes a minute, and it’s free.
NUM isn’t a government agency, and this is general information, not legal or medical advice. See CDC’s own page. Updated 3 Nov 2026.
Get it done in a minute.
- Check with your airline. Some will handle this at check-in or the gate, by checkbox, signature or a question from the agent.
- Get the form if you need it. CDC’s fillable PDF is here, in English for now.
- Sign once per person. A parent or other authorized adult can sign for the group, and the airline records each traveler.
- Hand it to the airline. Use a paper or digital copy, and keep your own copy if you’d like. You don’t send anything to CDC.
How to spot a copycat visa site.
- Check the address. The EU’s own sites end in europa.eu. Most national sites use a government address.
- Be wary of “official-looking.” A flag or an EU logo proves nothing. The EU warns about sites built to look like the real channel.
- Compare the fee. If the price is far above the government fee, you’re paying a private service. They should say so plainly.
- Ignore ETIAS sales. ETIAS isn’t taking applications, so nobody can sell you one today.
The short answers.
Who has to sign the CDC attestation?
Everyone boarding an international flight into or connecting through the United States, including US citizens, green card holders and crew. It applies to flights leaving a foreign country at or after 11:59 p.m. EST on November 3, 2026.
Does the form cost anything?
The form is a free download from CDC, and you give it to your airline, not to CDC. Don’t pay a website to file it for you.
Do I do this when I land in America?
No. You attest before you board, usually at check-in or the gate, at your last foreign airport. Your airline may give you its own digital version or ask you in person.
What am I confirming?
That you have not been in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in the 21 days before boarding. If that isn’t true for you, contact your airline and CDC before you travel.
Can I sign for my family?
Yes. A parent, guardian, travel companion or other authorized adult may attest for others. The airline still records one attestation for each person.
What happens if I don’t attest?
The airline will deny you boarding. Knowingly giving a false statement can bring criminal penalties.
Does it apply at land borders or on cruises?
No. CDC says it doesn’t apply to land border crossings or seaports. Flights from US territories such as Puerto Rico and Guam aren’t covered, because they aren’t foreign countries under the order.
How long does it last?
The order runs until December 18, 2026, unless CDC changes or ends it sooner.