Going to the USA? Here's How to Complete the New Health Form

What's changing?

From 4th November 2026 (UK time), passengers flying to or connecting through the USA will need to complete a new health declaration, also known as an attestation, before boarding.

This is a temporary measure introduced following concerns about Ebola outbreaks in parts of Africa.

The declaration confirms that you haven't been in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) within the previous 21 days.

If you have been in the DRC during that period, you will not be permitted to board a flight to the USA. Separate restrictions also apply to some travellers who have recently visited Uganda or South Sudan.

Who provides the form?

This is where the latest airline guidance comes in!

The US government has made airlines responsible for collecting and retaining these declarations. This means your airline should provide instructions about completing the attestation, usually during online check-in, through its app or at the airport.

Here's what the major airlines are advising so far:

British Airways

British Airways has published its own online attestation form (the only airline to do so right now), which you can complete within 72 hours of your flight departing.

You may also be prompted to complete the declaration during check-in.

Complete the British Airways attestation form

Virgin Atlantic

Virgin Atlantic has confirmed that passengers can complete the declaration through its app during check-in.

If you're unable to check in online, the declaration can be completed using airport check-in kiosks, with assistance available from Virgin Atlantic staff.

Read Virgin Atlantic's travel advisory

Aer Lingus

If you're flying to the USA with Aer Lingus, you'll also need to complete the new health declaration, but they haven't yet published specific instructions about how passengers should complete the attestation.

For now, we'd recommend reviewing and completing the official CDC attestation form before travelling, and keeping a copy available on your phone or printed out, just in case it's requested at check-in.

View and download the official CDC attestation form

We'll update this section as soon as further information becomes available.

United Airlines

United Airlines will advise passengers to complete the attestation as part of the check-in process, whether online, through its app or at the airport.

We haven't found their attesation form, but their website does link to the CDC guidance.

United Airlines international travel requirements

American Airlines

American Airlines has confirmed that passengers can complete the attestation when checking in through its website, mobile app or at the airport.

It has also published a link to a downloadable CDC attestation that passengers can print and complete before travelling.

American Airlines travel advisory and form

Delta Air Lines

Delta has confirmed that passengers will be able to complete the declaration when checking in online or through its app.

It will also provide a link to the attestation in the check-in reminder sent approximately 24 hours before departure.

Delta Air Lines health declaration guidance

JetBlue

JetBlue is advising travellers to review and complete the official CDC attestation form before travelling and have the completed form available during check-in or boarding.

JetBlue travel alerts and instructions

Want to see what the form looks like?

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has published the original declaration, so you can see exactly what information is required.

View the official CDC health attestation form (PDF)

Remember, you should follow your own airline's instructions for completing and submitting it rather than assuming you need to send this PDF separately.

How long will these requirements last?

The measure is currently scheduled to remain in place until 18th December 2026, but it could be extended, amended or withdrawn depending on the public health situation.

As this is a new requirement, airlines are still updating their processes and guidance.

Our advice: Check your airline's instructions before you travel, complete any declaration requested during check-in and make sure you have your ESTA or visa in place where required. Always check the official UK travel advice before travelling, visit GOV.UK – USA entry requirements.

We'll continue updating this page as more airline information becomes available.