Updated Ebola Travel Advisory | Eight high-risk countries | 31 October 2026
The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis has issued an updated Ebola travel advisory, Advisory #3, dated 31 October 2026. It takes effect immediately and remains in force until there is a significant change in the Ebola situation that warrants its revision or withdrawal.
The Government says it has been monitoring Ebola Virus Disease as part of its ongoing work to reduce the risk of the disease entering the Federation. The outbreak remains a Public Health Emergency of International Concern because of its high case-fatality rate, sustained transmission, rising numbers in some affected areas and continued geographic spread.
The eight high-risk countries
Following the most recent updates from the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA), the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO), the following countries are listed as high-risk areas for Ebola transmission or importation.
- Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
- Uganda
- South Sudan
- Rwanda
- Kenya
- Burundi
- Nigeria
- Central African Republic
What it means for travellers
| Non-nationals | Those who visited any of these countries within 21 days of their flight will not be allowed to enter the Federation. This includes passengers with an intermediate stop in those countries, whether or not they leave the aircraft. |
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| Nationals and citizens | Advised to avoid non-essential travel to these countries. Those returning within 21 days of a flight from any of them will undergo mandatory enhanced screening at the port of entry and must complete 21 days of self-quarantine. |
Continued monitoring
The Ministry of National Security says it continues to work in close collaboration with the Ministry of Health and with regional and international partners to monitor the regional situation, strengthen border surveillance and improve national preparedness, with the aim of safeguarding the health and safety of all residents and visitors.
Contact
Ministry of National Security, Rams Building, Liverpool Row, Basseterre, St. Kitts
Telephone: (869) 465-2521
Fax: (869) 466-1896
Source: Government of St. Kitts and Nevis, Updated Ebola Travel Advisory, Advisory #3, Ministry of National Security, 31 October 2026.