Entry Policies Due to Covid-19 for Africa

Jan 25 2022

There is no ban on exiting the country but commercial flights departing Algeria are limited.

Authorities require individuals to present certified proof of vaccination against COVID-19 to exit and enter the country until at least 4 February.

Flights gradually resumed at Algiers (ALG/DAAG) Constantine (CZL/DABC) and Oran (ORN/DAOO) airports. However severe limitations remain in effect on routes into and out of Algeria.

There is no ban on entry in place but flight options are severely limited.

The countrys land border with Niger is open. All other land and sea borders remain closed.

Before travel

For all passengers on direct flights testing must be carried out 36 hours before departure.

For passengers transiting/transferring through Algiers International Airport testing must be carried out 72 hours before departure and a confirmed onward ticket is required.

For passengers arriving on long-haul indirect flights testing must be carried out 72 hours before departure.

Upon arrival

Upon arrival all passengers must undergo a COVID-19 antigen test at their own expense.

There is no national contact tracing app at this time.

There is no obligation for inbound travellers to quarantine.

Face masks are mandatory in public spaces.

Local authorities have the power to implement lockdowns in cluster areas at short notice. Partial measures remain in place after curfew was lifted in October 2021.

Public transportation is operating at a reduced capacity on weekdays. Capacity restrictions are in effect on board to ensure social distancing.

A ban on public and private gatherings is in place. Leisure spaces beaches and cultural and sports venues have reopened.

Hospitality establishments may resume indoor services at 50 percent capacity.

Covid Pass is required for some domestic activities: Individuals are required to present certified proof of vaccination against COVID-19 to access some public venues including concert halls stadiums theatres cinemas and sports facilities until at least 4 February.

Covid Pass availability: No details were immediately available about the application process.

Algeria has been one of the most affected countries in Africa by the COVID-19 pandemic due in part to the governments slow response to the outbreak and the countrys poor health sector capacities. Authorities have the power to implement local lockdowns and have periodically re-imposed restrictive measures in areas where cases have spiked. A vaccination campaign is underway however less than 13 percent of the population are fully vaccinated as of January.

Jan 18 2022

Cotonou Cadjehoun Airport (COO) is operating at close to pre-pandemic levels however some flight reductions cannot be ruled out.

Land and maritime travel to and from Benin remains heavily restricted and limited to freight transport and approved cases of extreme necessity.

The land border with Togo is closed and it remains unclear whether exceptions are made for ground travel between the two countries.

Before travel

All inbound travellers must present a negative PCR test result no older than 48 hours prior to departure.

After arrival

For those staying in the country longer than 15 days a further PCR test will be required.

There is no national contact tracing app.

Travellers who test positive on the TDR test are required to self-isolate while awaiting the results of the PCR test. Travellers who test positive on the PCR test will be subject to a 15-day quarantine in a government-designated facility at the their own expense and will receive treatment free of charge.

Quarantine areas will be guarded by security forces and the Government of Benin will retain passengers passports until all testing and isolation requirements are met.

Face masks in public are compulsory: police have been directed to ensure compliance.

Outbound travellers who have spent at least three days in the country must present proof of a negative COVID-19 test result to be permitted entry into Cotonou Cadjehoun Airport (COO/DBBB).Tests are bookable via centresurveillancesanitaire.bj. Authorities recommend that travellers be tested at least 72 hours prior to departure to ensure that the result is received in time: the test may be completed up to 120 hours prior to departure.

Travellers may also be subject to safety measures at the airport such as using hand sanitiser and walking through a disinfectant fogger machine.

Strict distancing measures are in effect along with restrictions on businesses and gatherings.

Domestic flights are operating. Distancing measures are in effect on board public transport. Taxis are limited to three passengers.

Nightclubs are closed and religious events are banned until further notice. Visits to public institutions including government buildings remain limited. Schools universities and other educational establishments as well as most businesses have reopened. Gatherings of over 50 people are prohibited.

Government officials have urged everyone to continue to apply barrier gestures against COVID-19 such as wearing masks frequent handwashing with soap or disinfectant and maintaining a physical distance of at least 1 metre. Daily cases were decreasing as of January and tighter restrictions could be re-imposed at short notice should cases further rise. As of mid-January at least 11 percent of the population is fully vaccinated.

Jan 18 2022

International passenger flights resumed through Gaborone (GBE/FBSK) Kasane (BBK/FBKE) Francistown Airport (FRW/FBFT) and Maun (MUB/FBMN) airports.

Borders crossings with Zambia Namibia Zimbabwe and South Africa have reopened to international travellers.

Before travel

Inbound travellers must present a negative COVID-19 PCR test valid within 72 hours prior to departure. Children aged under five years old are exempt.

Upon arrival

All travellers must undergo additional testing at no cost upon arrival and self-monitor and report with local health authorities for 14 days.

If arriving in Botswana by land all travellers are required to undergo an additional cost-free COVID-19 test at the border crossing.

bSafe is an optional mobile app for contact tracing.

Inbound travellers with a valid COVID-19 PCR test must self-monitor and report to local health authorities for 14 days after arrival. Symptomatic travellers will face testing and possible self-isolation. Returning citizens and residents not meeting with the testing requirements will undergo a 14-day mandatory quarantine at a government-approved facility and testing at their own expense.

Travellers from high risk countries may be required to quarantine at a government facility and must take a test on the seventh day.

Face masks are mandatory in public spaces on public transport and at workplaces.

All those exiting Botswana are required to present a negative PCR test result of no older than 72 hours.

Social distancing and the mask mandate remain in place.

Non-essential businesses and schools have been allowed to reopen under specific health guidelines.

Authorities have lifted a state of emergency along with most domestic restrictions. Phase four of the vaccination rollout program started in December with at least 43 percent of the population fully vaccinated as of mid-January.

Jan 18 2022

Bujumbura International Airport (BJM/HBBA) Burundis only international airport has reopened to international flights.

Land borders with Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of the Congo border crossing at Gatumba-Uvira are open. All other borders are closed to travel except for cargo and goods transport.

Before travel

All arriving travellers are required to present a negative PCR test carried out 72 hours prior to boarding. Infants aged 24 months or less are exempt from testing unless they display symptoms or a family member tests positive.

Upon arrival

All travellers must undergo a second PCR test on arrival at Bujumbura Airport (BJM/HBBA) or at the border crossing if travelling by land and must quarantine at home or in a hotel until results are available (around 24 hours). Tests on arrival cost USD100 for foreign nationals and USD30 for Burundian nationals. Tests can be booked in advance via cousp-minisante.gov.bi/Home/detail/domicile.

There is no national contact tracing app.

All inbound travellers must undergo a 24-hour quarantine at home or a hotel whilst they wait for their PCR test results. Those who test positive on arrival will be subject to quarantine for 14 days.

Face masks are mandatory on public transportation and recommended in busy public spaces.

All outbound travellers must check-in four hours prior to departure and present a negative COVID-19 test carried out 72 hours prior to boarding any outbound flight.

Land borders with Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of the Congo have reopened. Domestic restrictions including social distancing and the use of facemasks remain in place.

For domestic overland travel a negative COVID-19 test dated within one month may be required at control points.

Throughout the pandemic officials have been reluctant to impose domestic restrictions and downplayed the severity of the virus. Limited domestic restrictions remain in place. Cases are quickly rising as of mid-January and less than 0.1 percent of the population have been fully vaccinated.

Jan 18 2022

Most commercial flights to Cameroon are prohibited. Limited international flights operated by Air France Brussels Airways and Ethiopian Airlines were allowed to resume.

Individuals with valid visas can enter the country by air.

Land and sea borders remain closed until further notice. Only freight transport is permitted.

Before travel

A negative PCR test result dated within 48 hours prior to arrival is required for entry. Arrivals who do not comply with this requirement must undergo testing upon arrival.

Upon arrival

All travellers are subject to a test on arrival at the airport.

There is no national contact tracing app.

Only travellers who test positive upon arrival must isolate at home or in a government facility at their own expense depending on their symptoms. Isolation centres are operating at Yaounde Central Hospital Laquintinie Hospital in Douala Garoua Regional Hospital and Kribi District Hospital.

Although quarantine is not mandatory travellers are encouraged to limit contact with others for 14 days after arrival.

Protective face masks must be worn in all public places including public transport. Violators may face fines.

A negative COVID-19 test from a designated lab taken within 48 hours of boarding an international flight is required for exit. Travellers must register their test results in the Yaounde or Douala databases depending on their point of departure.

Land and sea border closures remain in place alongside limited internal and domestic travel restrictions.

Restrictions to public transportation capacity have been lifted.

Public gatherings of more than 50 people are banned.

Non-essential businesses were allowed to resume operations including bars and restaurants.

Government officials have implemented a series of measures with social distancing rules remaining in place as a small number of COVID-19 cases continue to be detected on a daily basis. A vaccination campaign was launched in April but authorities have since then fought misinformation hesitancy and skepticism about the vaccine with about 2.4 percent of the population fully vaccinated as of mid-January.

Jan 19 2022

Limited commercial flights were allowed to resume at Bangui MPoko International Airport (BGF/FEFF). Airlines can operate one inbound and one outbound flight per week. Passengers are required to wear face masks social distance use hand sanitiser submit to temperature tests and disinfect hand luggage.

Flights operated by foreign governments and NGOs were temporarily banned from operating in the country due to ongoing fighting between government and rebel forces. A state of emergency was implemented from 21 January - 31 August 2021. Further fighting could once again prompt a similar order.

Several neighbouring countries including Congo-Brazzaville and South Sudan have closed their borders with the CAR. The Democratic Republic of Congo Cameroon and Sudan recently reopened their borders with the CAR however.

Before travel

All incoming travellers must present a negative PCR test result that is no older than 72 hours upon arrival.

There is no national contact tracing app.

Those permitted entry into the country must undergo a 14-day self-quarantine. Diplomats and members of international organisations or humanitarian organisations must only quarantine until a negative test is obtained from the Pasteur Institute.

Masks must be worn in public spaces and on public transportation.

Officials recommend staying at home but most non-essential businesses are open. A nationwide curfew was imposed following clashes between government forces and rebel groups.

A 22:00-05:00 local time curfew is in effect nationwide due to security reasons.

A 18:00-05:00 local time curfew is in effect in Ouaka prefecture due to security reasons.

Public transportation and commercial flights are operating but options remain limited. Airline schedules may change with little notice.

Some domestic restrictions remain in place including social distancing measures and the use of facemasks.

Places of worship and restaurants are open.

Authorities have given few situational updates and rarely modified preventative measures. The CAR has severely limited healthcare infrastructure to monitor and treat cases due to ongoing internal conflict. Partial measures remain in place with reinforcement subject to the security situation. Approximately eight percent of the population has been vaccinated as of mid-January.

Jan 18 2022

NDjamena International Airport has reopened to international flights.

Land borders remain closed to passenger traffic.

Before travel

All travellers who are 12 or older are required to provide a negative COVID-19 PCR test result not older than 72 hours upon arrival.

Upon arrival

Travellers must take an antigen or RT-PCR test on arrival at their own expense (USD40). Vaccinated travellers are exempt from the testing requirement on arrival.

After arrival

Travellers are required to take a second PCR test and provide a receipt on the seventh day of self-quarantine if they are planning on staying in the country for more than seven days.

There is no national contact tracing app.

Travellers are required to surrender their passports to authorities and self-quarantine for seven days on arrival. Passports will be returned upon presentation of a PCR test receipt after seven days. Travellers staying for less than seven days are not required to quarantine but must follow local measures and indicate their place of stay and local contacts.

Wearing a face mask is mandatory in public.

Travellers staying for longer than seven days in Chad must obtain the second PCR test in order to leave the country. Vaccinated travellers are exempted from the testing requirement on departure unless requested by the country of destination.

Social distancing measures are in effect after a curfew in some regions was lifted.

Domestic flights and urban public transport have resumed.

Social distancing measures are in effect. Provincial governors are allowed to impose additional measures including curfews when the COVID-19 situation requires it.

The government has struggled to contain COVID-19 infections due to low testing levels and a lack of kits and staff. Restrictions have periodically been re-imposed with every spike in COVID-19 cases due to the threat on the countrys fragile healthcare system. As of January less than two percent of the population have been fully vaccinated.

Jan 19 2022

International flights were allowed to resume. However commercial flight options remain limited.

All sea ports are closed to traffic from COVID-19 affected countries.

Before travel

All travellers are required to provide a negative COVID-19 PCR test less than 72 hours old. Temperature checks are administered on all arriving passengers at airports: those exhibiting a temperature of over 38 degrees Celsius (100.4 Fahrenheit) are required to undergo a second PCR test.

There is no national contact tracing app.

Travelers arriving without a negative PCR test or showing symptoms are required to take a PCR test on arrival and quarantine for 3-5 days at a government-designated hotel until the results of the test are ready.

Masks must be worn in public spaces and on public transportation.

A PCR test dated within 72 hours before departure is required to exit the country.

A nightly curfew remains in effect until further notice.

A nationwide night time curfew from 23:00 to 05:00 local time is in effect until further notice. In Moheli the curfew runs from 20:00-06:00 local time.

Travel between islands including to and from Moheli has previously been subject to a PCR test however it was not immediately clear whether this is still the case. Public transport is available but with restrictions on passenger capacity (10 in buses and four in taxis).

Private events including weddings are allowed with up to 50 guests. Religious services are permitted under strict health and safety guidelines. Markets are permitted to open until 16:00 local time Monday-Saturday and must close on Sundays for sanitisation.

Covid Pass is required for some domestic activities: A COVID-19 vaccination pass is required for everyone aged 18 and over for entry to public offices venues and events businesses - including supermarkets and banks - as well as airports taxis and public transport. Entry to vaccination sites medical emergency services and mosques is exempt. Police conducts random checks to enforce the measure.

Covid Pass availability: Authorities did not immediately specify how one may obtain the vaccination pass in order to be exempt from domestic restrictions.

Authorities have implemented domestic measures including travel restrictions between the islands of Grande Comore Moheli and Anjouan curfews and a ban on public gatherings. The countrys borders are being gradually reopened to international travel and a slow vaccination campaign continues with approximately 30 percent of the population fully vaccinated as of mid-January.

Jan 19 2022

International flights were allowed to resume.

The countrys maritime land and river borders remain closed except for the transport of goods until further notice.

Before travel

All travellers aged 11 and over must provide a negative COVID-19 PCR test result no older than 72 hours upon arrival. Passengers without a test or with a test older than 72 hours will be subject to a test on arrival which must be paid for by the traveller and costs XAF40000 (USD70).

Upon arrival

All travellers are required to pay XAF 40000 (USD 70) for a PCR test on arrival and self-quarantine until results are available. Tests can be pre-booked via www.voyage-congo.com.

There is no national contact tracing app.

All travellers will be required to pay XAF 40000 (USD 70) for a PCR test on arrival and self-quarantine either at home or in accommodation until results are available. Tests can be pre-booked via www.voyage-congo.com.

Travellers arriving from countries where there is a high variant concentration will be required to quarantine for 14 days. Further details including a list of affected countries were not immediately disclosed.

Those transiting the country must quarantine at their expense at a designated facility until they resume their travel.

Masks must be worn in public and on public transport.

Departing passengers are required to present a negative PCR test result of no older than 72 hours. Test results can be obtained at the National Public Health Laboratory in Pointe-Noire the Laboratoire National de Sante Publique in Brazaville or the Fondation Congolaise de la Recherche Medicale also in Brazzaville.

A curfew is in place in Brazzaville and Pointe Noire as part of a nationwide state of emergency which will remain in effect until at least 3 April.

A nightly curfew is in effect from 23:00-05:00 local time nationwide through at least 3 April.

Domestic flights have resumed. Non-essential overland travel in and out of Brazzaville and Pointe-Noire is restricted. Local public transport is operating at reduced capacity.

Places of worship schools restaurants and bars are open. Gatherings are generally capped at 50 people.

Covid Pass is required for some domestic activities: A COVID-19 vaccination certificate is required for entry to public services banks and all travel by air road rail and waterways between large cities.

Covid Pass availability: Authorities did not immediately specify how vaccination status must be presented in order to be exempt from domestic restrictions.

Previously officials in Congo-Brazzaville gradually ramped up restrictions before moving to ease lockdown measures as cases dropped. A nationwide state of emergency remains in place with stricter measures implemented in Brazzaville and Point Noire. As of mid-January COVID-19 cases have remained consistently low and only around 12 percent of the population have been fully vaccinated.

Jan 20 2022

Flights from India Brazil and South Africa are banned until further notice.

All travellers arriving from or who have transited via Brazil South Africa and India are banned from entering Djibouti until further notice.

Before travel

Inbound air land and maritime travellers will be required to provide a negative COVID-19 PCR test administered within 72 hours before departure and not more 120 hours before arrival in Djibouti.

Upon arrival

Inbound passengers aged 11 years and over will also be subject to mandatory COVID-19 screening and saliva testing on arrival at their own expense and wait at the port of entry for the results. Passengers who refuse to submit to screening will be deported.

There is no national contact tracing app.

Unvaccinated travellers are required to self-quarantine at their home or accommodation for 10 days on arrival. Vaccinated travellers over the age of 25 are exempt from quarantine on arrival.

Unvaccinated nationals and residents of Djibouti who test positive upon arrival will have the option to quarantine in a government isolation facility free of charge.

Face masks are mandatory in indoor public spaces.

Nationals and residents of Djibouti over the age of 25 must show evidence of having received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine or having a vaccine appointment overseas in order to leave the country. All travellers must also present a negative PCR test result.

Social distancing measures are in effect.

There are currently no restrictions to domestic travel.

Social distancing and health measures remain in place until further notice. Public gatherings of more than 10 people are not allowed.

Authorities have previously implemented nationwide lockdowns and the closure of all borders. The number of active cases in the country is currently rising and tighter restrictions could once again be re-imposed if infections increase further. A national vaccination campaign has been ongoing since March 2021 and as of mid-January less than 10 percent of the population is fully vaccinated.

Jan 21 2022

All airports have reopened.

EgyptAir resumed international flights to Europe the United Kingdom (UK) Canada the United States (US) Asia Africa and the rest of the Middle East.

The border crossing with Rafah in Gaza is open.

Before travel

Officially all unvaccinated travellers aged 12 and older including Egyptian nationals must present a negative PCR ID NOW (NAAT) or antigen test result for COVID-19 no older than 72 hours.

Travellers from South Africa Lesotho Botswana Zimbabwe Mozambique Namibia and Eswatini are ineligible for pre-departure ID NOW (NAAT) testing and may only present pre-departure antigen or PCR test results no older than 72 hours

Fully vaccinated travellers are officially exempted from taking the pre-travel test but local sources indicate that they are still expected to have negative test results on arrival.

Tourists flying into South Sinai the Red Sea and Matrouh governorates without a PCR test will be subject to testing on arrival at a cost of USD30.

Only paper copies of the test results with a QR code are accepted.

Upon arrival

Travellers entering the country from locations which have high instances of COVID-19 variants will be required to undergo an ID NOW (NAAT) test upon arrival: travellers testing positive will have to go into quarantine or be deported.

Travellers whose test results and vaccine certificates are not registered by Egyptian authorities are subject to antigen testin upon arrival.

After arrival

Any traveller testing positive for COVID-19 upon arrival is subject to a 10-day self-isolation with the option of exiting quarantine on day six with a negative PCR test. If testing positive travellers must undergo a second test before exiting quarantine.

There is no national contact tracing app.

Travellers from South Africa Lesotho Botswana Zimbabwe Mozambique Namibia and Eswatini must self-quarantine for at least 14 days pending a negative COVID-19 test result.

Travellers who test positive for COVID-19 upon arrival must self-isolate for up to 10 days with the option of exiting quarantine on the sixth day with a negative PCR test. Any symptomatic traveller will be forced to isolate at a local hospital regardless of country of origin or vaccination status.

Tourists flying into South Sinai the Red Sea and Matrouh governorates who are subject to testing on arrival are required to self-quarantine at their hotel until a result is obtained (usually within 24 hours). If testing positive travellers will be required to self-isolate for 14 days in a separate part of the hotel allocated for quarantine.

Face masks or coverings are mandatory in public: passengers will not be allowed to board vehicles unless they are masked.

Some restrictions on movement and business operations remain in force until further notice.

A 19:00-06:00 local time curfew is in effect in North Sinai governorate in the areas east of Tel Rafah and along the borders with Israel and Gaza as well as in Al-Awja west of Arish due to insecurity. In Arish and some surrounding areas the curfew is from 01:00-05:00 local time.

Domestic flights are operating. Public transport services are allowed to operate until 00:00 local time.

Stores malls cafes restaurants parks and beaches are open.

Hotels are allowed to operate so long as they follow new health guidelines and operate at reduced capacity. The maximum capacity limit at hotels restaurants cinemas and theatres is at 70 percent.

Cairo and Giza remain the worst-hit areas. Hundreds of new cases continue to be detected on a daily basis but the situation remains largely stable and the healthcare system is coping relatively well. As of mid-January less than 24 percent of the population was fully vaccinated.

Jan 21 2022

Weekly flights to Asmara International Airport (ASM/HHAS) from Addis Ababa in Ethiopia and Dubai in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) were allowed to resume.

International flights operated by Egyptair Fly Dubai TARCO and Turkish Airlines have also resumed but remain limited.

Land and maritime borders remain closed except for freight and cargo transport.

Before travel

Following the resumption of flights all travellers must present a negtive PCR test dated within 72 hours of arrival.

Upon arrival

All travellers must take a rapid test on arrival.

After arrival

Unvaccinated travellers must take a PCR test following five days in quarantine.

There is no national contact tracing app.

All unvaccinated travellers must quarantine at home for five days on arrival. A negative PCR test after five days is required to leave quarantine.

Masks are required in both indoor and outdoor businesses and offices as well as on public transportation.

It was not immediately clear whether a permit was still required to exit the country following the partial resumption of flights.

Restrictions on movement businesses and gatherings remain in effect after strict lockdown measures were relaxed.

A 23:00 local time curfew is in effect for people and a 21:00 local time curfew is in effect for private vehicles.

Public and private transport is operating. Foreign nationals require government permission to travel outside Asmara (Maakel region).

Most non-essential businesses are allowed to operate until 20:00 local time except restaurants which may operate until 21:00. Gatherings of over 10 people require a permit.

Strict lockdown measures were implemented early on but have started to be relaxed from mid-2021. A handful of new cases continue to be detected in the country on a daily basis as of mid-January and the country has yet to roll out its vaccination programme.

Jan 19 2022

Passenger flights from King Mswati III International Airport (SHO/FDSK) to its only connecting airport Johannesburg International Airport (JNB/FAOR) in South Africa resumed and continue to operate at a reduced capacity.

Cross-border travel is limited to essential purposes including for medical business and education reasons. Ngwenya/Oshoek Matsamo/Jeppes Reef Mananga Lavumisa/Golela and Mahamba borders with South Africa are open and allow passage of South Africans and foreign nationals. Airports are open and operational.

Before travel

Travellers to and from Eswatini must present a negative COVID-19 test result no older than 72 hours prior to departure. Those who do not or present symptoms will be required to take an antigen test on arrival at their own expense and may be subject to a quarantine of up to 14 days.

There is no national contact tracing app.

Travellers who do not present a negative COVID-19 test result no older than 72 hours prior to departure or present COVID-19 symptoms are required to take an antigen test on arrival. In the event of a positive result travellers will be required to self- isolate for 14 days.

Masks must be worn in public and while travelling in private vehicles.

Those allowed to leave must present a negative test result of no older than 72 hours and those displaying COVID-19 symptoms cannot leave the country.

A nationwide curfew was lifted and restrictions on most businesses were relaxed.

Public and private transport is allowed to operate at full capacity. There have been reports of roadblocks between cities where temperatures are checked.

Community gatherings are limited to 50 people indoors and 100 people outdoors: outdoor entertainment events are limited to 200 people. Most businesses were allowed to return to normal operating hours with the exception of nightclubs which remain closed.

Religious services are permitted two times a week and memorial services remain banned.

As of mid-January at least 27 percent of the population have been fully vaccinated. Countrywide domestic restrictions have been relaxed and international travel is no longer restricted to essential reasons.

Jan 21 2022

International flights are operational but multiple routes have been suspended due to travel restrictions. Further details on Ethiopian Airlines operations are available on the website www.ethiopianairlines.com/aa/travel-updates/updates-on-covid-19%28coronavirus%29.

Flights were suspended across the Tigray region due to the ongoing military conflict between Tigray Peoples Liberation Front (TPLF) rebels and military forces there.

Some overland border crossings are open with health screening measures in place.

Before travel

All arriving travellers are required to present a negative PCR test result that is no older than 120 hours. Diplomats and transit travellers are exempt.

All travellers will be required to present a digitised test result as part of the African Union39:s Trusted Travel (TT) initiative or the UNDP39:s Global Haven system. Paper results will no longer be accepted.

There is no national contact tracing app.

All travellers with a negative PCR test no older than 120 hours are required to self-quarantine for seven days. Travellers arriving without a test must self-quarantine for 14 days. Anybody displaying symptoms on arrival will be taken to an isolation centre pending further tests.

Individuals who have recovered from COVID-19 within the last 90 days and those with a vaccination certificate are exempt from quarantine on arrival.

Masks must be worn by people 6 years of age and older in public spaces. Violators face fines and up to three years imprisonment.

Exiting travellers must present a digitised negative PCR test.

Restrictions on gatherings and businesses remain in effect.

Amhara region

A 20:00-06:00 local time curfew is in effect until further notice due to the ongoing offensive by the Tigray Peoples Liberation Front (TPLF).

Public transport across the country is operating at a reduced capacity. Any person entering the Tigray region is required to quarantine for seven days unless they provide a negative COVID-19 PCR test no older than 24 hours.

Under the state of emergency imposed in Amhara region due to ongoing military conflict internal checkpoints were established and security forces may confiscate private vehicles for military operations.

A ban on gatherings of over 50 people is in effect: in Amhara region all public assemblies are banned. Violators of COVID-19 restrictions are subject to fines between ETB 1000-200000 (USD 27-5480).

Authorities previously implemented a state of emergency however this was lifted and few measures have remained in place due to ongoing localised conflict and a fragile health system. Basic restrictions on gatherings and social distancing remain in place. As of mid-January approximately four percent of the countrys population is fully vaccinated.

Jan 18 2022

Authorities allowed for five international commercial flights per airline per week.

Land and sea borders are closed except for government-approved travel until further notice.

Authorities have implemented an entry policy based on the principle of reciprocity. Therefore travellers from countries which have closed the borders to Gabonese nationals will be banned from entering the country.

Before travel

Unvaccinated travellers must present a negative COVID-19 PCR test result no older than 72 hours upon arrival.

Upon arrival

Both vaccinated and unvaccinated must take a test on arrival at a cost of FCFA50000 (USD87).

There is no national contact tracing app.

Unvaccinated travellers are required to quarantine in an approved hotel at their own expense for five days. Hotels are bookable via voyageurs.assistcovid19.ga/home.

Vaccinated travellers are exempted from quarantine requirements.

Masks must be worn in public.

Foreign travellers must obtain a letter of permission from the Gabonese Government and present a negative COVID-19 test prior to departure in order to leave the country.

A state of emergency remains in place alongside border closures and a nationwide curfew. Vaccinated people are exempt from some measures.

A daily curfew runs from 21:00 to 05:00 local time. Essential workers Laissez-Passer holders and fully vaccinated people are exempt from the curfew.

Domestic flights were allowed to resume fully. Ferry rail service and public transportation has also resumed operation but at reduced capacity. Unvaccinated travellers seeking to travel between Grand Libreville and other provinces must obtain special authorisation from authorities and present a negative COVID-19 test result taken within 14 days of travel. Taxis may only carry up to two passengers.

Restaurants and bars were allowed to open until 20:30 local time for patrons who have received a full vaccination at least two weeks earlier. Businesses whose staff have been fully vaccinated are allowed to stay open during curfew hours. It is unclear whether staff with a negative PCR test certificate with a 14 day validity are also exempt from curfew movement restrictions.

Places of worship have reopened: all participants must present a negative COVID-19 test result. Gatherings are limited to 30 people.

Covid Pass is required for some domestic activities: Proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or a negative PCR test (valid for 14 days) or a negative rapid antigen test (valid for 48 hours) is required for entry into public places including hospitality establishments. Those who have received a full vaccination at least two weeks earlier are exempt from the curfew as well as restrictions on travel between Libreville and other provinces.

The constitutional court has previously cancelled the obligation to use the health pass and it is unclear whether the measure is being enforced at this time.

Covid Pass availability: Individuals who have been vaccinated in Gabon can obtain a certificate via monattestationcovid.ga/. Authorities did not specify how foreign nationals vaccinated outside Gabon should present proof of vaccination.

Vaccine coverage is poor nationwide despite government efforts to secure doses from wealthier nations. The government is relying on curfews and other strict measures to reduce transmission in the meantime. These measures are not expected to be lifted in the near-term. COVID-19 cases have been declining as of mid-January as the country exits the peak of its fourth wave. A vaccination campaign is underway with at least 13 percent of the population fully vaccinated as of mid-January.

Jan 18 2022

Banjul International Airport (BJL/GBYD) reopened to international commercial traffic. Flights remain limited.

The countrys air land and sea borders are open.

Before travel

All non-vaccinated or partially vaccinated inbound travellers must present a negative COVID-19 PCR test not older than 72 hours.

All travellers who fail to arrive with a negative PCR test result no older than 72 hours will be tested upon arrival and subject to a 14-day quarantine at their own expense.

All fully vaccinated travellers are exempt from testing.

All travellers arriving from South Africa Botswana Kingdom of eSwatini Lesotho Malawi Mozambique Namibia Zimbabwe Angola and Zambia must provide a negative PCR test result no older than 72 hours. Fully vaccinated travellers and children are not exempt.

Upon arrival

All travellers irrespective of vaccination status and including children arriving from countries where the Delta variant has been detected including the United Kingdom Netherlands the United States of America Italy Denmark Belgium Germany Japan Turkey Ireland France Australia India Mexico Sweden Portugal Canada Switzerland Finland Spain and Slovenia are required to undergo a rapid test upon arrival. Unvaccinated travellers coming from Delta variant hotspots will in addition need to provide a pre-travel negative PCR test.

All travellers irrespective of vaccination status and including children arriving from countries where the Omicron variant has been detected including South Africa Botswana Kingdom of eSwatini Lesotho Malawi Mozambique Namibia Zimbabwe Angola Zambia are required to undergo a PCR test upon arrival in addition to the pre-travel negative PCR test. Travellers will need to be quarantined until confirmed negative.

All travellers with symptoms similar to those of COVID-19 will be required to undergo Rapid Diagnostic Test for COVID-19 at the airport.

There is no national contact tracing app.

Travellers who present a negative PCR test dated within 72 hours on arrival are exempt from quarantine. Those who do not present a negative test result on arrival will be required to quarantine for up to 14 days at a government-designated facility at their own expense. Breach of the regulation can result in a fine of up to GMD5000 (USD96).

Those arriving from Omicron variant hotspots will need to be quarantined until their arrival PCR test is confirmed to be negative. Those arriving from COVID-19 hotspots who test positive on arrival will have to undergo mandatory quarantine at a government facility for 14 days at their own expense.

Face masks are mandatory in public spaces nationwide. Those who do not comply are subject to a GMD 1000 (approximately USD 20) fine.

Officials allowed international flights to resume and borders to reopen. Most restrictions on non-essential businesses have also been lifted.

Capacity limits for public transport remain in place.

Businesses markets schools restaurants bars gyms cinemas and night clubs have resumed normal operations. Size restrictions on public gatherings are in effect.

An immunisation campaign is underway but access to vaccines is very limited. COVID-19 case numbers are increasing as of mid-January as the country enters its fourth wave . Social distancing measures are in effect as part of minimal domestic restrictions. As of mid-January approximately 13 percent of the population have been fully vaccinated.

Jan 18 2022

International flights were allowed to gradually resume.

Citizens from countries that prohibit the entry of Guinean nationals will not be allowed to enter the country in a measure of reciprocity. Exceptions include long-stay family or professional visa holders spouses of Guinean nationals foreign residents holders of a diplomatic or service passport on a mission in Guinea and humanitarian personnel.

Maritime borders are closed until further notice except for the transport of goods.

All travellers to Guinea must be fully vaccinated in order to be permitted entry into the country.

Before travel

Inbound travellers must provide a negative COVID-19 PCR test result not older than 72 hours.

Travellers arriving via one of the country39:s land borders must present a PCR test dated within 72 hours or a vaccination certificate older than 14 days. Individuals without either of these must take a test at the border crossing at their own expense.

Upon arrival

All travellers will be subject to a second PCR test upon arrival at their own expense.

There is no national contact tracing app.

Only travellers who show symptoms or test positive on arrival will be required to undergo quarantine at a government-assigned location.

Wearing masks in public spaces is mandatory at the risk of a GNF30000-50000 (USD3-5) fine.

All departing travelers must present the results of a negative PCR test no older than 72 hours as well as the associated certificate from the Agence Nationale de la Securite Sanitaire which costs GNF650000 (USD66).

Some restrictions on businesses and movement remain in effect.

Intercity travel requires proof of vaccination or a negative PCR or RDT test dated within 5 days.

Most events and businesses have been allowed to reopen but a health pass is required to access public places.

Covid Pass is required for some domestic activities: A vaccination certificate or negative COVID-19 test (PCR or RDT) is required for intercity travel and entry to public places such as ministerial departments cultural centres hotels bars and nightclubs.

Covid Pass availability: Health passes can be obtained via the governments vaccine certificate portal.

The countrys healthcare is strained by the COVID-19 pandemic as well as by outbreaks of yellow fever measles and Ebola. There is a shortage of vaccines and medical supplies and strict restrictions and high case numbers are expected to continue in the near-term as less than 10 percent of the population have been fully vaccinated as of mid-January.

Jan 19 2022

International flights resumed through Osvaldo Vieira International Airport (OXB/GGOV).

Borders are open.

Before travel

A negative COVID-19 test result acquired 72 hours before departure is required for entry into the country. Those displaying symptoms on arrival may be tested again and have to remain in self-isolation until the results are known.

There is no national contact tracing app.

There is no requirement for international arrivals to quarantine. However those presenting symptoms on arrival may be singled out for testing while all passengers on a flight where COVID-19 has been detected must undergo a government supervised self-isolation period of 14 days.

Face masks are mandatory on public transport and in all indoor and outdoor public spaces.

Exit from Guinea-Bissau is only permitted for those who can present a negative COVID-19 test result of no older than 72 hours. Tests are only available in the capital Bissau at Liceu Agostinho Neto (near the Ministry of Education) and Sede da Uniao Deportive Internacional (UDIB) at a cost of CFA 30000 (USD 55). Tests can be booked and results can be obtained via gbsive.hispmoz.org/.

A state of calamity is in effect until at least 29 January 2022.

Domestic flights are operating through Osvaldo Vieira International Airport (OXB/GGOV).

Taxis are limited to three people.

Social and cultural events are allowed without capacity restrictions and bars and nightclubs have reopened.

Fines of up to CFA 5000 will be issued for non-compliance with COVID-19 measures.

A vaccine campaign is underway but remains limited due to supply disruptions: as of mid-January around 1 percent of the population have been fully vaccinated. Infection rates are increasing which could put a halt to officials easing restrictions on movement and gatherings

Jan 19 2022

Flights have resumed between Maseru Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU/FXMM) in Lesotho and its only international connection Johannesburg International Airport (JNB/FAOR) in South Africa.

Regular international travel has been allowed to resume including for tourism.

Before travel

All arrivals must present a negative COVID-19 test result no older than 72 hours. All test results must be presented via the Trusted Travel platform.

Residents may re-enter the country using the same PCR test that they used to exit the country for a period of 14 days from the test date.

There is no national contact tracing app.

There is no mandatory quarantine requirement. Travellers who show symptoms of COVID-19 may be denied entry or may be required to quarantine at their residence at an isolation facility or at an institutional hospital at their own expense.

Face masks must be worn in public spaces including in private vehicles.

All outbound travellers must also present a negative COVID-19 test result no older than 72 hours.

A curfew is in effect as part of Blue level restrictions.

A 24:00-04:00 local time curfew is in effect until further notice.

Public transport is operating at reduced capacity. Face masks must be worn on board public transport vehicles.

As part of a Blue COVID-19 stage social events and gatherings are allowed at half capacity in indoor venues and for up to 500 people outdoors. Restaurants and nightclubs must close by 22:00 and 23:00 and operate at half capacity.

Covid Pass is required for some domestic activities: Entry to restaurants nightclubs and some other non-essential facilities requires a vaccination certificate.

Covid Pass availability: Authorities did not immediately specify how vaccination status must be presented in order to be exempt from domestic restrictions.

The country is suffering from a severe lack of vaccines and cases are rising despite restrictions on movement and gatherings which are as a result unlikely to be lifted in the near-term. As of mid-January around 29 percent of the population have been fully vaccinated.

Jan 19 2022

Roberts International Airport (ROB/GLRB) was allowed to reopen to international commercial traffic however flights to and from Liberia remain limited.

All inbound travellers above the age of 18 are required to present evidence of full COVID-19 vaccination for entry to Liberia.

All land borders and ports are now open.

Before travel

All inbound passengers at Roberts International Airport (ROB/GLRB) must present a negative COVID-19 PCR test result no older than 72 hours prior to arrival regardless of their vaccination status.

Children under the age of 5 years old are exempt from pre-arrival and upon-arrival testing.

Upon arrival

Upon arrival all travellers will undergo a mandatory temperature check and a second COVID-19 test at their expense. Arrivals from ECOWAS countries must pay USD50 and travellers from all other countries must pay USD75 for the test on arrival.

Arriving diplomats and their families as well as honorary consuls and other dignitaries are exempt from testing on arrival. Humanitarian workers staying longer than 15 days are required to take a further PCR test. Results can be accessed here www.liberiacovidresult.org/.

All travellers are required to download the Lib Travel App.

Travellers who test negative upon arrival will not be required to quarantine. However the Ministry of Health of Liberia recommend all arrivals to self-quarantine for seven days after arrival and self-monitor possible symptoms via the Lib Travel app for a period of 14 days.

Those whose entry COVID-19 test result is positive may be subject to treatment at a government Treatment Unit or required to quarantine at a designated quarantine facility or may be allowed home-based care and isolation - decisions are made on a case-by-case basis.

Face masks are mandatory in public places and on public transport as well as inside airport facilities.

All travellers must present proof of full vaccination prior to exit.

All ordinary outbound travellers are required to pay USD75 for a PCR test within 72 hours before departure while those in the country on diplomatic or humanitarian missions must only undergo a departure test if in Liberia for five days or more.

Restrictions on businesses and gatherings are in effect.

Public transportation is operating at limited capacity as part of social distancing measures: regular taxis must not carry more than four passengers and motorcycles two.

Social distancing measures are in effect. Bank and supermarkets are subject to capacity limitations. Violators of health measures are subject to a USD200 fine and/or imprisonment for up to 30 days.

Covid Pass is required for some domestic activities: All individuals accessing government institutions supermarkets bars restaurants and nightclubs must show proof of vaccination.

Covid Pass availability: Authorities did not specify how proof of vaccination must be presented.

Liberias limited healthcare infrastructure means any uptick in cases will create severe capacity constraints including oxygen and hospital bed shortages. A national vaccination campaign is underway but only around 19 percent of the population was vaccinated as of mid-January.

Jan 21 2022

Flights through Mitiga International Airport (MJI/HLLM) in Tripoli have resumed.

The authorities of the eastern-based government associated with the Libyan National Army (LNA) announced that air borders were reopened. Countries will be classified into Green and Red zones on a monthly basis depending on the epidemiological situation.

On 20 June 2021 the Libyan National Army (LNA) under the leadership of General Khalifa Haftar closed the countrys land borders with Algeria declaring it a military zone where movement is prohibited. No further details were immediately available.

Before travel

Travellers aged 12 and over entering Libya by air and land are required to present a negative PCR test dated within 72 hours of departure.

There is no national contact tracing app.

Those eligible for entry are subject to a 14-day mandatory quarantine upon arrival at government-assigned facilities. Travellers arriving from Tunisia are required to self-quarantine for 10 days upon arrival.

Face masks must be worn in public.

Both the authorities in the east and west are likely to issue or suspend restrictions without notice.

Public transport is operating but remains limited.

Intercity travel has previously been banned.

Hospitality establishments are limited to delivery services. Public gatherings are banned.

As of mid-October some public and private universities were allowed to resume in-person academic activities.

Libya has severely limited healthcare infrastructure to monitor and treat cases due to ongoing internal conflict and rival governments have implemented different restrictions based on their areas of control. Although COVID-19 cases have decreased since August 2021 the ongoing vaccination rollout has reached only 13 percent of the population as of mid-January.

Jan 20 2022

Limited international commercial flights have resumed.

All arrivals including Malawian nationals must show electronic proof of being fully vaccinated in order to enter the country. Those refusing to will be forced to undergo institutional quarantine for 10 days at their own cost.

Before travel

Travellers are required to present a negative COVID-19 test result no older than 72 hours before arrival. Only PCR certificates in English digital or paper-based from an authorised testing laboratory will be accepted.

Those without a valid pre-departure test must take a rapid antigen test on arrival and if positive will be subject to further PCR testing and possibly quarantine.

Drivers of cargo vessels may present a negative test no older than 14 days at border checkpoints.

There is no national contact tracing app.

All international arrivals will be asked to self-monitor for 14 days while those who test positive on arrival may be transfered to a government-designated quarantine facility.

All arrivals including Malawian nationals must present an electronic COVID-19 vaccination certificate to enter the country. Those arriving without proof of vaccination will be required to be vaccinated on arrival or undergo 10 day institutional quarantine at their own expense.

Face masks must be worn in public. Violators will be fined MWK10000 (USD13).

All departing passengers are required to produce a negative SARS CoV-2 PCR test certificate obtained within 72 hours prior to departure. Test results must be registered on the Trusted Travel portal.

A countrywide curfew from 00:00 to 06:00 is in effect until further notice.

A 00:00-06:00 local time curfew is in effect nationwide.

Domestic flights and public transportation are operating.

There are no restrictions on intercity and interstate travel.

Indoor bars and restaurants can operate at a 50 percent capacity and must close by 23:00. Gatherings are limited to 500 people indoors and 2000 people outdoors.

In June 2021 officials had to destroy about 20000 doses that expired and shut down more than half of the countrys vaccination centres as a result. As of January cases are on the rise following the detection of the Omicron COVID-19 variant. This has prompted officials to tighten entry requirements for international travel. Less than four percent of the population have been fully vaccinated as of mid-January.

Jan 25 2022

Fully vaccinated foreign nationals with a negative pre-travel test are allowed to enter the country.

Before travel

All travellers must present a negative PCR that is no older than 72 prior to departure.

Upon arrival

Symptomatic travellers may be required to take a PCR or an antigen test on arrival.

Mauritanian citizens who arrive without a pre-travel test must undergo a test upon arrival.

After arrival

Those who test positive upon arrival must isolate for 10 days at a designated site followed by a test for release while those who test negative are encouraged to self-quarantine for 10 days.

All travellers must undergo a temperature check on arrival. If they have a temperature upon arrival they will be required to undergo a PCR or rapid antigen test and quarantine in a hotel or in a place of residence at their own expense while waiting for the test result. If a negative test result is obtained they will be allowed to end the quarantine but are encouraged to self-quarantine for 10 days. If a positive test result is obtained they will have to quarantine for 10 days.

Airports have reopened to international flights.

There is no national contact tracing app.

Local officials announced that masks must be worn in public including at mosques and markets.

Most non-essential businesses are open but public gatherings are banned and social distancing measures such as wearing a mask in public are in force.

Limited commercial flights are available.

There are no restrictions on intercity or interstate travel.

Large public gatherings are banned attendance at sporting events remains restricted and concert halls remain closed. Most businesses were allowed to reopen with a strict mask mandate in place.

Authorities relaxed most domestic measures and international travel was allowed to resume. An increase in the number of COVID-19 cases threatens to overwhelm Mauritanias healthcare system and has periodically prompted tighter restrictions when a curfew was re-introduced. As of late January COVID-19 infections were on the rise with at least 20 percent of the population fully vaccinated.

Jan 20 2022

Windhoeks Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH/FYWH) reopened to international commercial traffic.

Only the Katima Mulilo Ariamsvlei and Noordoewer crossings and Walvis Bay Harbor are open for international arrivals by land and sea. Other borders remain closed.

Before travel

All travellers must present a negative COVID-19 PCR test result no older than three days (72 hours) prior to entry. Those under five are exempt. Fully vaccinated Namibian nationals and residents are also exempt.

Travellers are required to undergo pre-travel COVID-19 testing in an accredited laboratory and use the Trusted Travel Platform to verify tests: those with a test result from a non-accredited laboratory must upload a copy on the Global Haven System for authentication.

Random testing on arrival may be carried out.

There is no national contact tracing app.

Arrivals who possess a negative test result of no older than 72 hours will not be required to quarantine.

Non-Namibian travellers arriving without a test or with a test older than seven days will be tested on arrival and placed in quarantine at their own expense until a negative result is obtained.

Face masks must continue to be worn in public areas and on public transport.

Some restrictions on gatherings remain in effect after the nationwide curfew was lifted.

Domestic flights and public transportation are operational and there are no restrictions on intercity and interstate travel.

All domestic flight passengers must wear masks and undergo temperature checks prior to boarding.

Public gatherings are permitted with 200 participants. Some businesses must operate with restrictions on capacity and operating hours.

Liquor stores may operate from 09:00-18:00 Monday to Friday and from 09:00-13:00 on Saturdays while restaurants bars and nightclubs may sell liquor until 21:00 Monday to Saturday: all liquor sales are banned on Sundays.

Namibia like many African countries has extremely poor access to vaccines with at least 13 percent of the population fully vaccinated as of mid-January. Cases are rising as the country enters a fourth wave of the virus prompting authorities to maintain restrictions on movement and gatherings.

Jan 24 2022

Flights to and from the country have resumed.

There is no entry ban in place and all borders are open.

Before travel

Travellers arriving by air must present a negative PCR test of no older than 72 hours. COVID test results must be submitted on Trusted Travel to receive a QR code.

Those without a pre-travel negative PCR test must pay a fine of EUR500 undergo a rapid and PCR test upon arrival at their own expense and self-quarantine until results are available. Passengers showing symptoms may also be tested on arrival. Foreign nationals who refuse to be tested on arrival are subject to deportation.

Transit travellers must present a negative PCR test of no older than 72 hours.

After arrival

All travellers staying for longer than 14 days in the country will be subjected to a free of charge PCR test. If the test result is negative their quarantine period will be terminated. If it is positive travellers will be taken to care facilities and may undergo another PCR test on the 13th day of quarantine.

There is no national contact tracing app.

All travellers staying for longer than 7 days in the country must self-quarantine for seven days. On the seventh day of the quarantine they will be subjected to a free of charge PCR test. If the test result is negative the quarantine period will be terminated if positive travellers will be taken to care facilities and may undergo another PCR test on the 13th day of quarantine.

Travellers staying in Niger for less than seven days will be required to take a COVID-19 test on arrival and self-isolate until the test result is released. If a negative test result is obtained they can end the self-isolation.

Masks must be worn in public spaces and on urban transport.

A negative PCR test no older than five days is required to exit the country. Appointments can be made with the Centre de Recherche Medicale et Sanitaire Niger (CERMES) on phone numbers: 20752040 20752045 88526448 or 80090111.

A state of emergency is in effect until further notice. Most domestic and international restrictions have been relaxed.

Most non-essential businesses have reopened except nightlife establishments. Large gatherings are banned but do occur.

Authorities lifted a curfew in Niamey and reopened the borders to international travel but more severe restrictions could be reimposed following a spike in cases. A nationwide state of emergency is in place until further notice. A vaccination campaign is also underway but less than 5 percent of the population have been fully vaccinated as of late January.

Jan 19 2022

Commercial flight operations resumed through Lagos (LOS/DNMM) Abuja (ABV/DNAA) Kano (KAN/DNKN) Port Harcourt (PHC/DNPO) and Enugu (ENU/DNEN) airports.

Most overland border crossings are closed: border crossings of Seme with Benin Magatari and Illela with Niger and Mfum with Cameroon reopened.

Before travel

All inbound travellers must present a negative COVID-19 PCR test result in English not older than 48 hours prior to boarding obtained from an accredited laboratory as part of a pre-registration. Passengers must upload the test results to the Nigeria International Travel Portal and present documentary evidence of the negative test result prior to boarding. A QR code must also be presented upon arrival and it can be obtained at nitp.ncdc.gov.ng/onboarding/homepage

After arrival

All unvaccinated or partially vaccinated travellers entering Nigeria must self-quarantine for 7 days and take PCR tests on days 2 and 7 after arrival while travellers who have received all doses of a COVID-19 vaccine are exempt from quarantine but must take a PCR test on day 2 after arrival.

There is no national contact tracing app.

All unvaccinated or partially vaccinated travellers must self-quarantine for seven days upon arrival and take PCR tests on days 2 and 7.

After seven days those who test negative will be allowed to end their quarantine on the eighth day while those who test positive will be subject to further quarantine period for up to 14 days at a designated facility at their own expense.

Masks must be worn in public spaces and in public transportation. Those who do not comply may face fines or legal action.

All travellers must provide either proof of full COVID-19 vaccination or a negative COVID-19 PCR test no older than 48 hours prior to departure. Abuja International Airport has recently required passengers to present a negative COVID PCR test result during check-in for travel.

Authorities urged residents to limit international travel to essential travel only.

A countrywide nightly curfew from 00:00 to 04:00 remains in place.

A nationwide curfew is in effect from 00:00 to 04:00 daily with only essential travel allowed. Past curfews have also been implemented in Kano Oyo Abia Akwa-Ibom Benue Nasarawa Tabara Ebonyi Imo Gombe Kaduna Katsina and Niger states.

Security-related curfews are in place in Jos South and Bassa Local Government Areas (LGA) running from 22:00-06:00 local time and in Zamfara state 18:00- 06:00 in 13 LGAs and 20:00-06:00 local time in Gusau city.

A security-related curfew is in place in Orhoakpor Community in Ethiope East local government area (LGA) Delta state running from 19:00-07:00 local time.

A security-related curfew is in place in Ado local government area (LGA) Benue state running from 18:00-06:00 local time.

A security-related curfew is in place in Yenagoa local government area (LGA) Bayesla state running from 22:00-06:00 local time: a statewide 19:00-06:00 maritime curfew is also in effect.

A security-related curfew is in place in Ikono local government area (LGA) Akwa Ibom state running from 18:00-06:00 local time.

There are no restrictions on intercity or interstate travel. However public transportation is limited to operate at 50 percent capacity only.

Limited domestic flights are operating nationwide including through Abuja (ABV/DNAA) Lagos (LOS/DNMM) Kano (KAN/DNKN) Port Harcourt (PHC/DNPO) Owerri (QOW/DNIM) Benin (BNI/DNBE) Jos (JOS/DNJO) Asaba (ABB/DNAS) and Maiduguri (MIU/DNMA) airports. Passengers must wear face masks inflight.

Most businesses have been allowed to resume operations. Gatherings of more than 50 people are prohibited and religious events are limited to 50 percent of the capacity of the facility. Social distancing and mask-wearing are required.

Vaccine access remains poor nationwide with approximately 3 percent of the population fully vaccinated as of mid-January. COVID-19 related restrictions have periodically triggered violent unrest. A countrywide nightly curfew is strictly enforced and while the number of cases remains steady a sharp increase may result in harsher measures.

Jan 19 2022

All commercial flights to and from Rwanda including through Kigali International Airport (KGL/HRYR) were allowed to resume.

Foreign nationals are permitted entry by air.

Most land borders are closed until further notice except to Rwandan nationals and legal residents. However border crossings between the Democratic Republic of the Congos (DRC) North Kivu province and Rwandas Western province reopened for education and healthcare workers medical patients students and traders with special permission to travel.

Before travel

All travellers five years and older are required to present a negative RT-PCR test no older than 72 hours prior to departure.

A COVID-19 test is also required for travellers entering and exiting Western province from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).

All travellers transiting via Rwanda must present a negative PCR test dated no older than 72 hours before departure. Transit passengers who leave the airport or who are in transit for more than 12 hours must also take a second test on arrival.

Upon arrival

All travellers are required to take a second PCR test on arrival at a cost of USD60. The test can be booked online.

Transit passengers who do not leave the airport or who are in transit for less than 12 hours are exempt from the second test on arrival.

After arrival

All travellers are required to take a PCR test on day 3 after arrival at their own expense.

There is no national contact tracing app.

All inbound travellers regardless of vaccination status are required to quarantine for 24 hours at a designated hotel at their own expense on arrival.

Masks must be worn in public.

All departing travellers are required to present a negative RT-PCR test no older than 72 hours prior to departure.

All Rwandan nationals are required to be fully vaccinated to exit the country.

A nationwide curfew is in place.

A nationwide curfew from 22:00-04:00 is in effect until at least 24 January.

Public transport operate at full capacity for seated passengers only. All passengers on public transport must be fully vaccinated.

All visitors to the countrys national parks must undergo a further COVID-19 test at their own expense. Tests can be booked by appointment via reservationsrdb.rw or +250 (0)788313800.

Until 24 January bars and restuarants must close by 20:00 while other businesses may remain open until 21:00. Restaurants can open at 50 percent capacity indoors and 75 percent capacity outdoors. Most events and gatherings are restricted to people who have been tested or vaccinated.

From 10-24 January weddings are limited to 40 people (unless in the home which may only have 20 attendees) and funerals to 20 people indoors and 50 outdoors.

Covid Pass is required for some domestic activities: Proof of full vaccination is required to access restaurants bars gyms public pools and personal care businesses attend religious services and weddings or use public transport including motorbikes and bike taxis. A negative COVID-19 test no older than 24 hours is required at funerals and wedding and recommended for personal care businesses and gyms.

Covid Pass availability: Vaccination status can be verified via the governments vaccination portal.

The government is currently working on expanding testing and vaccines to fight off a third wave of the virus as cases rise. As of mid-January COVID-19 restrictions were tightened amid an increase in the number of cases. Around 42 percent of the population have been fully vaccinated as of mid-January.

Jan 19 2022

Commercial flights are operating.

Cruise ships are banned from docking.

Before travel

Inbound travellers are required to present a negative COVID-19 test result not older than 72 hours prior to departure.

There is no national contact tracing app.

Travellers will be screened on arrival and those who show symptoms are likely to be subject to isolation measures either at a hospital or government-designated hotel.

The use of masks is mandatory in enclosed public spaces on school grounds and in public and private vehicles unless only the driver is present. Those under the age of 10 are exempt.

Travellers aged 12 and above are required to present a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours of departure.

COVID-19 restrictions are in place as part of a State of Calamity until 31 January.

Travellers between Sao Tome and Principe must take a rapid test within 48 hours prior to departure from either island. Travellers who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 are exempt.

Until at least 31 January discos and nightclubs are closed religious processions parties picnics and music festivals are banned.

Covid Pass is required for some domestic activities: Individuals must present certified proof of vaccination or a negative PCR test to attend some gatherings facilities and events including baptisms weddings care homes and prisons.

Covid Pass availability: Authorities did not immediately disclose how proof of vaccination must be presented in order to be exempt from restrictions.

Authorities have declared a state of calamity with social distancing measures and restrictions on gatherings and business operations in effect on both Sao Tome and on Principe. COVID-19 cases are rising while a slow vaccination drive has resulted in at least 27 percent of the population receiving both doses as of mid-January.

Jan 20 2022

Commercial flights have resumed.

Authorities announced on 7 October 2021 that all passengers arriving by air will be allowed into the country. Permitted travellers must present a negative COVID-19 test result issued within the previous five days or proof of full vaccination against COVID-19.

Overland borders are open to travellers. Sea borders are also open.

Before travel

All inbound passengers arriving by air are required to present a negative PCR test taken within five days of arrival. Travellers with a 39:pass sanitaire39: (health pass) issued by respective authorities that includes required doses of WHO approved vaccines received at least 14 days prior to travel are exempt.

All unvaccinated transit passengers who stay in the country longer than 24 hours or who wish to exit the airport are required to present a negative PCR test taken within five days of arrival. Those in transit for less than 24 hours are exempt.

There is no national contact tracing app.

Those found to be infected with COVID-19 may be required to isolate in a government-designated facility for 14 days.

Face masks must be worn in public including on public transport and in offices shops and personal vehicles. Violators of restrictions may incur fines or be detained by law enforcement officials.

There are no special requirements to exit the country.

Social distancing guidelines are in place.

Domestic flights are operating and there are no restrictions on inter-region travel. Public transport is in operation.

Most businesses are open and operating with social distancing measures.

Senegal is experiencing a slow rise in COVID-19 cases as of mid-January. A massive vaccine rollout is underway alongside public awareness campaigns however less than 10 percent of the population are fully vaccinated as of mid-January.

Jan 20 2022

Lungi International Airport (FNA/GFLL) Sierra Leones only international airport has reopened to commercial flights.

There is no entry ban on travellers but all individuals seeking to enter Sierra Leone must obtain authorisation before arrival. Overland borders are closed until further notice with the exception of crossings with Guinea. Sea borders are closed until further notice.

Before travel

Travellers must have a negative PCR test result not older than 72 hours prior to departure.

Upon arrival

All travellers are required to undergo both PCR and RDT tests on arrival paid prior to departure on the Government of Sierra Leone online portal (USD 80). All travellers are required to surrender their passports to the Immigration Department until a negative PCR test result is obtained from the National COVID-19 Emergency Response Centre.

After arrival

All unvaccinated travellers must take a PCR test after arrival in order to end their quarantine.

There is no national contact tracing app.

All unvaccinated travellers are required to quarantine at a government-designated hotel at their own expense until a negative PCR test result is obtained. Approved hotels include: Hotel Mariam Radisson Blu Hotel Bintumani Hotel Seaside Hotel Kings Empire Hotel and Hill Valley Hotel. Vaccinated travellers arriving at least 14 days after the final dose of a COVID-19 vaccine are exempt from quarantine.

Face masks must be worn in public places and on public transport.

All outbound travellers must provide a negative COVID-19 PCR test result not older than 72 hours on a government travel authorisation portal prior to departure. Those under five years old or who stayed less than five days in the country are exempt from the testing requirements but will be required to obtain a certificate for the PCR test taken on arrival.

Social distancing measures remain in place.

Social distancing measures are in effect along with hygiene measures.

Covid Pass is required for some domestic activities: People entering public buildings must present proof of having received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.

All persons entering entertainment hospitality and sporting venues must present proof of being vaccinated. Similar measures are in effect for sporting events.

Covid Pass availability: Authorities did not immediately specify how proof of vaccination must be presented in order to be exempt from domestic measures.

The country is currently experiencing a rise in infections and deaths related to the virus particularly in the western areas and Freetown. As of mid-January at least 4 percent of the population was fully vaccinated.

Jan 24 2022

International flights are operating.

Visa-on-arrival service was suspended for Kenyan nationals. Kenyan citizens seeking to enter Somalia must obtain a travel permit from the Somali Embassy in Nairobi prior to departure.

Before travel

Following the resumption of international flights all air travellers are required to obtain a negative COVID-19 test certificate not older than 72 hours.

A test dated within 96 hours is required for entry into Somaliland.

There is no national contact tracing app.

Travellers who have been to high-risk countries including Uganda India Sri Lanka the United Kingdom Mexico South Africa Nepal the United Arab Emirates Iran Saudi Arabia and Bangladesh within 14 days prior to arrival must self-quarantine for 14 days upon arrival.

Travellers showing symptoms will be isolated in quarantine at a government-approved facility on arrival and citizens and residents who arrive without a negative test result are required to self-quarantine for 14 days.

Arrivals to Somaliland showing symptoms will be isolated and citizens and residents who arrive without a negative test result may be required to quarantine at a government-approved facility for 14 days at their own expense.

Wearing masks is mandatory across the country.

In order to leave the country travellers are required to show a valid negative COVID-19 test that is no older than 72 hours. Tests are available at Digfeer Hospital Medipark Diagnostics and other private hospitals.

Authorities imposed restrictions on domestic and international travel and gatherings to contain the spread of the virus.

A nighttime curfew is in place in Mogadishu. No further details about it were immediately available.

Domestic flights have resumed.

All public gatherings and events are banned and all civil servants must work from home. Individuals were advised to abide by social distancing measures. Gyms sport centres and playgrounds are closed. Sports events weddings and protests are banned and federal and state governments were authorised to impose nightly curfews. Working from home is required for non-essential employees until at least 15 January.

Somalia has severely limited healthcare infrastructure to monitor and treat cases due to ongoing internal conflict. The pandemic has also exacerbated ongoing humanitarian crises in the country. Vaccinations are underway as part of the COVAX scheme. As of late January less than six percent of the population was fully vaccinated.

Jan 18 2022

International flights were allowed to resume through Durban King Shaka (DUR/FALE) Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB/FAOR) and Cape Town (CPT/FACT) airports. However several countries banned flights and travel to South Africa following the discovery of a new strain of COVID-19.

International travel from all countries is permitted. Some land borders remain closed.

Before travel

Travellers must provide a negative COVID-19 PCR test result not older than 72 hours prior to departure.

Travellers arriving without a test will be quarantined until a negative result is obtained. All travellers will be screened upon arrival. Those who fail to pass screening protocols will also be required to quarantine.

Transit travellers must provide a negative COVID-19 PCR test result not older than 72 hours prior to departure.

Travellers will be asked to download the COVID Alert South Africa mobile app for contact tracing.

Following the resumption of flights only travellers entering South Africa without a PCR test will be required to quarantine at a government facility at their own expense.

Facial coverings must be worn for activities conducted in all public spaces including in shops stores and markets as well as in taxis and public transport.

Adjusted Level 1 restrictions are in force nationwide. A state of disaster is in force until 15 February.

Inter-provincial travel is permitted but capacity restrictions on long-distance public transport are in effect.

Gatherings are limited to 1000 people indoors and 2000 people outdoors.

Covid Pass is required for some domestic activities: Some venues and events may require a vaccination certificate for entry.

Covid Pass availability: The COVID-19 vaccine certificate system was launched allowing South Africans to obtain a digital certificate with a QR code to facilitate travel and access establishments and events which require proof of vaccination.

The emergence of a South African variant of COVID-19 has prompted other countries to implement bans on travel to and from South Africa and while the new strain appears to be more contagious there is no evidence that it is more deadly. A level 1 lockdown is currently in place and at least 27 percent of the population have been fully vaccinated as of mid-January.

Jan 24 2022

Khartoum International Airport (KRT/HSSS) and Port Sudan International Airport (PZU/HSPN) are open to limited international passenger flights from several locations including Ethiopia Egypt the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Turkey. Cargo humanitarian repatriation and oil company charter flights are operating.

Sudans eastern border crossings with Ethiopia are closed.

Land border points between Sudan and South Sudan have re-opened. Cargo and passenger movement by land river and rail are expected to resume.

Before travel

All travellers arriving from the European Union the United Kingdom North and South America Australia and New Zealand need a negative PCR test result no older than 96 hours. Children aged seven and under are exempt.

All travellers who are not arriving from the European Council countries South and North America Australia UK and New Zealand require a negative PCR test result no older than 72 hours for entry.

All travellers arriving from Botswana Kingdom of eSwatini Lesotho Mozambique Namibia South Africa and Zimbabwe must have two negative PCR test results to enter the country. The first PCR test must be taken at most 24 hours before departure and the second PCR test must be taken at most 6 hours before departure. This requirement is in effect until at least 19 March.

Upon arrival

Travellers from Ethiopia and Egypt will be re-tested upon arrival.

There is no national contact tracing app.

Travellers arriving from Botswana Kingdom of eSwatini Lesotho Mozambique Namibia South Africa and Zimbabwe must self-quarantine for 14 days upon arrival.

Travellers arriving without a negative result from a pre-travel PCR test will be required to quarantine for 14 days at their own expense.

Individuals were advised to wear face masks in public.

All departing foreign nationals are required to present a negative PCR test dated within 72 hours.

Social distancing measures are in effect until further notice.

Large social gatherings including prayer gatherings were banned nationwide while workplaces were also ordered to operate with reduced capacities and education institutions were closed.

A state of emergency was imposed in North Kordofan state: all social political and tribal gatherings in governmental and private institutions as well as the collective breaking of the fast of Ramadan are banned until further notice. Civil servants work at half capacity and prayers in mosques were capped at 15 minutes.

The Red Sea State Governor has declared a COVID-19 health emergency in Port Sudan Suakin and Halayeb districts. Under the declaration all educational and religious institutions as well as parks clubs stadiums funeral halls and most markets remain closed.

Authorities lifted a curfew along with most other domestic restrictions and have also started to relax restrictions on international travel despite consistently high COVID-19 cases and a failed healthcare system. Authorities may implement harsher restrictions at short notice. As of late January less than 3 percent of the population were fully vaccinated.

Jan 24 2022

Khartoum International Airport (KRT/HSSS) and Port Sudan International Airport (PZU/HSPN) are open to limited international passenger flights from several locations including Ethiopia Egypt the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Turkey. Cargo humanitarian repatriation and oil company charter flights are operating.

Sudans eastern border crossings with Ethiopia are closed.

Land border points between Sudan and South Sudan have re-opened. Cargo and passenger movement by land river and rail are expected to resume.

Before travel

All travellers arriving from the European Union the United Kingdom North and South America Australia and New Zealand need a negative PCR test result no older than 96 hours. Children aged seven and under are exempt.

All travellers who are not arriving from the European Council countries South and North America Australia UK and New Zealand require a negative PCR test result no older than 72 hours for entry.

All travellers arriving from Botswana Kingdom of eSwatini Lesotho Mozambique Namibia South Africa and Zimbabwe must have two negative PCR test results to enter the country. The first PCR test must be taken at most 24 hours before departure and the second PCR test must be taken at most 6 hours before departure. This requirement is in effect until at least 19 March.

Upon arrival

Travellers from Ethiopia and Egypt will be re-tested upon arrival.

There is no national contact tracing app.

Travellers arriving from Botswana Kingdom of eSwatini Lesotho Mozambique Namibia South Africa and Zimbabwe must self-quarantine for 14 days upon arrival.

Travellers arriving without a negative result from a pre-travel PCR test will be required to quarantine for 14 days at their own expense.

Individuals were advised to wear face masks in public.

All departing foreign nationals are required to present a negative PCR test dated within 72 hours.

Social distancing measures are in effect until further notice.

Large social gatherings including prayer gatherings were banned nationwide while workplaces were also ordered to operate with reduced capacities and education institutions were closed.

A state of emergency was imposed in North Kordofan state: all social political and tribal gatherings in governmental and private institutions as well as the collective breaking of the fast of Ramadan are banned until further notice. Civil servants work at half capacity and prayers in mosques were capped at 15 minutes.

The Red Sea State Governor has declared a COVID-19 health emergency in Port Sudan Suakin and Halayeb districts. Under the declaration all educational and religious institutions as well as parks clubs stadiums funeral halls and most markets remain closed.

Authorities lifted a curfew along with most other domestic restrictions and have also started to relax restrictions on international travel despite consistently high COVID-19 cases and a failed healthcare system. Authorities may implement harsher restrictions at short notice. As of late January less than 3 percent of the population were fully vaccinated.

Jan 20 2022

Authorities allowed international flights to resume.

There is currently no entry ban in place. The border with Burundi is open only at the Kobero-Kabanga and Mugina crossings.

Before travel

All travellers must present a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test or a Nucleic Acid Amplification Test (NAAT) no older than 96 hours before departure. Children aged 5 and below are exempted from testing requirements.

Upon arrival

All travellers are subject to a rapid test on arrival at their own expense. Travellers to mainland Tanzania can pay for the test via a link obtained when completing the pre-departure surveillance form while travellers to Zanzibar can pay for the test on zanzibarcovidtesting.co.tz/app/home.

There is no national contact tracing app.

Travellers who test positive upon arrival will also be subject to 14 days self-quarantine and produce a negative RT-PCR test in order to be released.

Face masks are mandatory in crowded areas including markets health care facilities offices and restaurants in Dar es Salaam. Individuals were urged to wear face masks across the rest of the country however it is not compulsory except at border crossings and airports.

All travellers will be subject to a rapid test at their own expense before exiting the country.

International air travel has resumed alongside limited domestic restrictions.

Commercial flights and public transportation are operating.

There are no restrictions on public gatherings. Most busineses are open.

Restrictions such as the use of masks and social distancing are largely absent throughout Tanzania. Medical facilities personnel and treatment are limited. However a vaccine campaign is underway with about 2.2 percent of the population vaccinated as of mid-January.

Jan 18 2022

International flights are operating to and from the country but remain very limited.

Authorities have implemented an entry policy based on the principle of reciprocity. Travellers arriving from countries that require individuals arriving from Togo to be vaccinated will need to bring proof of full vaccination in order to enter Togo. They are also not exempt from the requirement of presenting a negative PCR test result no older than seven days on arrival.

Land borders are closed until further notice.

Before travel

All arriving travellers must present a negative PCR test obtained within seven days of departure.

Upon arrival

All travellers must undertake a second pre-paid PCR test upon entry at a cost of XOF40000 (USD72).

Arrivals must download TOGO SAFE a mobile app for contact tracing during their stay in the country. As of 26 January the app appears to be unvailable for downloads for Android.

All travellers must self-quarantine until results from the second PCR test taken upon arrival are obtained (usually within 24 hours) and if positive will be required to quarantine for 10 to 21 days at home or at a government-designated facility until a negative test result is obtained.

All travellers from South Africa must quarantine at a government-designated facility at their own expense for three days.

Masks must be worn in public spaces.

All travellers including infants and children must register and complete an online traveller declaration form and undergo a COVID-19 test at their own expense within three days of departure. Departing travellers who test positive will not be allowed to board their flights and will be isolated by the authorities.

COVID-19 related domestic restrictions were slightly eased on 10 October 2021 and will remain in place until further notice.

Public transport is operating at reduced capacity.

COVID-19 related restrictions were slightly eased on 10 October 2021 following a decline in new cases. All large bars and places of worship were allowed to reopen but weddings cultural sporting and political events are banned and nightclubs are closed. Funerals are limited to a maximum of 15 participants and require government approval.

Covid Pass is required for some domestic activities: Only vaccinated individuals are allowed entry into public buildings.

Covid Pass availability: Vaccination passes can be downloaded online or paper versions can be obtained at health centres.

Authorities have previously imposed curfews and lockdown measures but most international and domestic restrictions have now been lifted. As of mid-January COVID-19 infection rates are high and around 13 percent of the population have been fully vaccinated. A state of emergency is in effect through at least 16 September.

Jan 16 2022

Authorities have periodically imposed lockdowns and curfews to help control the spread of the virus. However international travel has been allowed to resume to help the countrys struggling tourism sector. Authorities continue to implement local lockdown on areas with a high number of cases. As of mid-January approximately 50 percent of the population have been fully vaccinated.

Flights to and from Morocco are banned until further notice.

All incoming passengers aged 18 and above must bring proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 in order to be allowed entry. Those who arrive without proof will be permitted entry but required to quarantine for 10 days.

Before travel

All travellers arriving in Tunisia must present a negative PCR test result with a QR Code no older than 48 hours prior to departure.

All travellers transiting via Tunisia must present a negative PCR test result with a QR Code no older than 48 hours prior to departure. Transit travellers must also comply with entry requirements for their final destination.

Upon arrival

All travellers will be subject to a PCR test on arrival. Some travellers might be randomly selected for a rapid COVID-19 test as well.

Individuals are required to download the E7mi app for contact tracing. As of 13 January the app appears to be unavailable on App Store.

Incoming travellers who are not fully vaccinated will be required to pay for a mandatory 10-day hotel quarantine in one of the approved quarantine hotels below:

• Penthouse Hotel Tunisia
• Palace Hotel
• Golden Carthage Hotel amp: Residences
• Lac Leman Hotel
• Elmouradi Elmenzah Hotel
• Palm Beach Club
• Sousse City Beach Hotel (ex Karawan Hotel)
• Cosmos Tergui Club
• Kanta Hotel
• Sun Beach Resort

The following groups are exempt from the mandatory quarantine:

• Unaccompanied minors
• Disabled and elderly passengers with special needs
• Diplomats Official delegations arriving for a short-term work assignment (less than five days)

Face masks are mandatory for those over the age of six in public spaces and on public transportation including private taxis: violators may be fined.

There are no special requirements to exit the country: though Tunisians wishing to travel abroad must present a vaccine pass.

A nationwide curfew is in effect until 26 January: all gatherings and non-essential domestic travel is banned.

Authorities may impose tighter restrictions in areas with a high infection rate.

A 22:00-05:00 curfew is in effect nationwide until 26 January.

All non-essential domestic travel is banned until 26 January.

Non-emergency movements are prohibited during the 22:00-05:00 nationwide curfew.

Houses of worship restaurants hotels and cafes were operating at 50 percent capacity with social distancing measures in place. Hospitality establishments must close at 22:00 local time daily.

All gatherings are banned regardless of attendees vaccination status.

Covid Pass is required for some domestic activities: A vaccine pass is mandatory to attend demonstrations public and private activities or indoor and outdoor gatherings as well as enter all public and private administrations including cafes restaurants hotels and tourist establishments: public transport will be unaffected.

Covid Pass availability: An authorised vaccine certificate from a healthcare provider is required.

Vaccinated foreign nationals arriving in the country will be provided with a pass on arrival.

Jan 18 2022

International flights were allowed to resume.

Tourist and business visas are available on arrival and in advance.

Before travel

All inbound travellers must present a negative COVID-19 PCR test result of not older than 72 hours prior to departure.

Inbound travellers must also upload a copy of their PCR test to the Global Haven System for authentication before arrival.

There is no national contact tracing app.

Symptomatic travellers will be quarantined either at home or a government facility until a negative test result is obtained.

Individuals are advised to wear masks in most public places. Masks are mandatory on public transport.

Effective 1 December travellers are required to present a Ministry of Health approved travel certificate of a negative COVID-19 PCR test result from a certified laboratory prior to outbound travel. Inbound outbound and transiting travellers should validate their test results via the African Union Trusted Travel or UNDP Global Haven systems or through local health authorities.

The government has advised individuals to wear face masks and maintain social distancing.

Regional airports are open and domestic flights are operational though services may be limited.

Individuals are advised to maintain social distancing measures and avoid all gatherings.

Restrictions on capacity and operating hours of some businesses may be in effect.

The government has periodically tightened and relaxed restrictions in line with infection rates. A slow vaccination campaign is underway with at least seven percent of the population fully vaccinated as of mid-January.

Jan 20 2022

International flights to and from the country have resumed.

Unvaccinated travellers can enter the country through a land border if they are transiting Zimbabwe and flying out of the country on the same day. However they must produce a printed version of their flight ticket. Proof of reason for cross-border travel is required. Returning nationals and essential transport workers are exempt.

The Kazungula and Victoria Falls border posts are open to vaccinated tourists.

All other cross-border travel except for cargo transport and humanitarian cases is suspended until further notice.

Before travel

Travellers are required to present a negative PCR test result from an approved facility no older than 48 hours prior to departure. Test results must be presented on the Trusted Travel Initiative Platform. However returning residents may opt to get tested upon arrival and remain in a government facility while awaiting the results.

Upon arrival

All incoming travellers are subject to a PCR test on arrival.

After arrival

All travellers must take a PCR test on day 5 of quarantine.

There is no national contact tracing app.

All incoming travellers will be required to quarantine for 10 days. Those have spent more than 14 days outside Zimbabwe before arrival will be subject to quarantine at a government-designated facility at their own expense while those who have been outside Zimbabwe for less than 14 days can quarantine at home if their accommodation is suitable. All travellers will be re-tested on day 5 of quarantine.

Face masks must be worn in public.

A negative PCR test no older than 48 hours is required for departure.

Level 2 restrictions including a nightly curfew were imposed nationwide. Individuals violating curfew may be subject to fines and/or arrest.

A countrywide curfew from 21:00-06:00 local time is in effect. Government employees and health workers are exempt from these restrictions.

Domestic Air Zimbabwe flights were allowed to resume between Harare and Bulawayo and Victoria Falls.

Public gatherings of up to 100 people are allowed as part of Level 2 restrictions while offices can operate at half capacity. Hotel and lodge bars and restaurants are open to their residents. All other restaurants bars and fast food outlets are open only for those fully vaccinated from 07:00 to 19:00. Nightclubs are closed.

Covid Pass is required for some domestic activities: Cinemas theatres gyms art galleries and health spas as well as markets restaurants churches and university exams were allowed to reopen for fully vaccinated individuals.

Covid Pass availability: Authorities did not immediately specify how vaccination status must be presented in order to be exempt from domestic restrictions.

Lockdowns have been periodically imposed following a spike in cases and authorities are known to arrest violators. The latest lockdown was relaxed in early September 2021. The country has a shortage of vaccines amid a nationwide fourth wave. As of mid-January approximately 21 percent of the population is fully vaccinated.