CBP Announcement of Arrival Restrictions for Flights Carrying Passengers Recently Present in DRC, Uganda, or South Sudan

5/21/26 AILA Doc. No. 26052102. Admissions & Border

CBP announcement of DHS Secretary's decision to redirect all flights carrying passengers recently present in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Uganda, or South Sudan to arrive at Washington-Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Virginia. The restriction applies to flights that departed after 11:59 PM ET on 5/20/26 and will be effective until cancelled or modified by DHS Secretary. (91 FR 29896, 5/21/26)

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

19 CFR Chapter I

Arrival Restrictions Applicable to Flights Carrying Persons Who Have Recently Traveled From or Were Otherwise Present Within the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Uganda, or South Sudan

AGENCY: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security.

ACTION: Announcement of arrival restrictions.

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