DUBAI — Dubai-based carrier Emirates has issued an urgent operational notice requiring all travelers bound for or transiting through the United States to complete and sign a formal attestation document prior to boarding. The mandatory directive applies across all flights heading to American destinations, forcing passengers to explicitly confirm they have not been present in the Democratic Republic of Congo within the 21-day period preceding their departure date.
The policy update highlights tightening international health screening measures enforced by aviation authorities to safeguard global air travel networks. As major Middle Eastern hubs handle heavy volumes of long-haul connection traffic between Asia, Africa, and North America, strict pre-flight verification protocols serve as a primary layer of defense against infectious disease transmission, ensuring that carrier operations align with rigorous federal health standards overseas.
Under the updated guidelines published on the airline’s official website, the mandatory requirement extends beyond final-destination passengers to cover all transit travelers connecting via U.S. airports. Travelers must secure the official attestation form directly from the U.S. government website, fill out all required details accurately, and present a physical printed copy to ground crew during check-in procedures for manual verification.
Emirates emphasized that every passenger must complete an individual declaration, though authorized representatives, legal guardians, or family heads may sign on behalf of minors or eligible individuals where regulations permit. Airline representatives cautioned that passengers failing to provide accurate declarations, or those who present unverified forms, will be denied boarding clearances. Additionally, transit passengers are advised that secondary inspections of their physical documents may occur at boarding gates prior to aircraft entry.
The implementation comes as global airlines strengthen compliance protocols surrounding international travel mandates. Passengers planning trips to the United States via Dubai are strongly advised to complete all paperwork well in advance of departure to prevent boarding delays, with Emirates noting that only rare, officially authorized U.S. government exemptions will waive the mandatory declaration process.
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