Health Alert – U. S. Embassy Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Location: Countrywide

Event:  As of June 12, 2022, the CDC order requiring all persons to show a negative COVID-19 test result or documentation of recovery from COVID-19 before boarding a flight to the United States, is rescinded.  Starting at 12:01 a.m. on June 12, 2022, the CDC will no longer require air travelers to show a negative COVID-19 test result, or documentation of recovery from COVID-19, prior to boarding a flight to the United States.

CDC’s Order requiring proof of vaccination for non-U.S. citizen nonimmigrants to travel to the United States is still in effect. For more information see Requirement for Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination for Air Passengers.

Actions to Take:

  • Review country-specific COVID-19 entry/exit requirements on the Embassy’s webpage on COVID-19
  • In accordance with CDC guidance, delay your travel if you test positive for or have symptoms of COVID-19.

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