Entry Policies Due to Covid-19 for Africa

Oct 20 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.

Before travel

For all passengers on direct flights from France Italy Tunisia Spain Turkey and Germany 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.

Upon arrival

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

Local authorities have the power to implement lockdowns in cluster areas at short notice. Curfews were lifted on 20 October for an initial period of 21 days. Partial measures remain in place.

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 10 percent of the population are fully vaccinated as of mid-October.

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.

As of October only direct passenger flights from France Italy Tunisia Spain Turkey and Germany are allowed in 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.

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.

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

State media reported that President Abdelmadjid Tebboune was transferred to a medical facility in Germany on 28 October after being hospitalised in Algiers for several days. Officials did not specify the cause of hospitalisation but it comes after the president was self-isolating due to confirmed COVID-19 cases among his aides.

Oct 21 2021

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.

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.

Upon arrival

All travellers are required to take a TDR rapid test and a PCR test on arrival at the traveller39;s expense. Tests can be booked in advance at centresurveillancesanitaire.bj/. Arriving airlines may require proof of registration or proof of ability to pay for the tests prior to boarding.

Transit passengers who do not leave the airport are exempt from testing on arrival.

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). Authorities recommend that travellers be tested at least 72 hours prior to departure to ensure that the result is received in time.

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.

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 on the rise as of September and tighter restrictions could be re-imposed at short notice.

Oct 21 2021

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

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.

As of 30 September authorities lifted the State of Emergency however social distancing and the mask mandate remain in place.

Authorities have lifted a state of emergency along with most domestic restrictions. Phase two of the vaccination rollout program in Greater Gaborone started in August with at least 10 percent of the population fully vaccinated as of October.

Oct 21 2021

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 recommended but not mandatory.

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.

Throughout the pandemic officials have been reluctant to impose domestic restrictions and downplayed the severity of the virus. Limited domestic restrictions remain in place. Authorities announced they expected to start vaccinating the population however as of October the country has yet to roll out a vaccination program.

Oct 21 2021

Restrictions to public transportation capacity have been lifted.

Public gatherings of more than 50 people are banned.

Nonessential businesses were allowed to resume including bars and restaurants.

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 72 hours prior to arrival is required for entry. Arrivals who do not comply with this requirement must undergo testing upon arrival.

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 72 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 closures remain in place alongside limited internal and domestic travel restrictions.

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. Stricter measures may be implemented at short notice should cases rise. A vaccination campaign was launched in April but authorities have since then fought misinformation hesitancy and skepticism about the vaccine.

The United States (US) Embassy has warned foreign nationals have been subject to public harassment and assaults in Yaounde and Douala due to their perceived link with the outbreak of coronavirus.

Oct 17 2021

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. Less than one percent of the population have been fully vaccinated as of October.

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

Places of worship and restaurants are open.

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.

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. 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.

Oct 17 2021

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 October less than one percent of the population have been fully vaccinated.

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.

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 and departure.

After arrival

Travellers are required to then take a second PCR test and provide a receipt on the seventh day of self-quarantine.

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.

Authorities did not immediately renew a state of health emergency which ended on 11 September. A curfew in some regions was lifted and authorities are slowly reopening the country.

Oct 17 2021

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 18 percent of the population fully vaccinated as of October.

A nationwide night time curfew from 21:30 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.

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.

On 25 April 2020 security forces fired tear gas to disperse worshippers at mosques in Mutsamudu and Pomoni Anjouan island who had gathered in violation of COVID-19-related restrictions.

Oct 18 2021

A daily curfew is in effect from 23:00-05:00 local time in Brazzaville and Pointe-Noire. On weekends (Saturday and Sunday) and public holidays the curfew runs from 20:00-05:00 local time.

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.

Markets may operate on Mondays Tuesdays Thursdays Fridays and Saturdays in Brazzaville and Pointe-Noire. Places of worship schools restaurants and bars are open. Gatherings of over 50 people and group walks of more than three people are banned.

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 XAF20000 (USD40).

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.

Effective 18 October 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.

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 2 November.

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 October COVID-19 cases have remained consistently low and only 2.1 percent of the population have been fully vaccinated.

Oct 17 2021

Authorities have previously implemented nationwide lockdowns and the closure of all borders. The number of active cases in the country is currently low however tighter restrictions could once again be re-imposed if infections rise sharply. As of mid-October social distancing measures remain in place and at least 30 percent of the population have been fully vaccinated.

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.

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 who test negative upon arrival will be required to self-isolate at their home or accommodation. The duration of the isolation period will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Vaccinated travellers over the age of 25 are exempt from quarantine on arrival.

Unvaccinated foreign travellers who test positive for COVID-19 on arrival will be required to quarantine in a hotel of their choice at their own expense for 10 days. 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.

Oct 17 2021

Egypt the Arab worlds most populous country has registered the second-highest COVID-19 death toll in Africa since the outbreak began. Several villages in governorates that are popular with tourists or are home to regular travellers who work or reside in Italy and other European countries such as Luxor Aswan and Damietta have previously been under lockdown but Cairo and Giza remain the worst-hit areas. Hundreds of new cases continue to be detected on a daily basis and tighter restrictions cannot be ruled out. As of mid-October less than seven percent of the population have been fully vaccinated.

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.

All airports have reopened.

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

The border crossing with Rafah in Gaza is open.

Before travel

All unvaccinated travellers aged six and older including Egyptian nationals must present a negative PCR test result for COVID-19 no older than 72 hours. Travellers arriving from some locations including Japan China Thailand North America South America New Zealand Australia and Canada as well as London Heathrow Paris Charles De Gaulle and Frankfurt airports will be permitted to enter with a PCR test no older than 96 hours.

Fully vaccinated travellers are exempted from taking the pre-travel PCR test if providing a COVID-19 vaccination certificate.

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 USD 30.

Only paper copies of the test results are accepted.

Upon arrival

Travellers entering the country from locations which have high instances of COVID-19 variants will be requested to undergo a test to confirm their negative PCR test.

There is no national contact tracing app.

There is no requirement for foreign travellers arriving at any airport to quarantine. Only those showing symptoms will be forced to isolate at a local hospital.

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.

Oct 17 2021

Strict lockdown measures were implemented early on but have started to be relaxed from mid-2021. Dozens of new cases continue to be detected in the country on a daily basis as of October.

A 22:00 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.

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.

Limited commercial flights were allowed to resume but authorities did not immediately confirm specific entry requirements or whether an entry ban will be in effect.

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.

Oct 19 2021

Community gatherings are limited to 100 people indoors and 200 people outdoors. Supermarkets and businesses close at 19:00 and restaurants are allowed to operate until 20:00.

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

As of mid October at least 18 percent of the population have been fully vaccinated. Countrywide domestic restrictions have been partially relaxed but international travel remains restricted for essential reasons including medical education and business.

The nationwide curfew is in place to run from 21:00-04:00 local time.

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

Prime Minister Ambrose Mandvulo Dlamini died after being hospitalised for COVID-19 in December 2020.

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.

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 10 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 10 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 remains in effect after a partial lockdown was relaxed.

Oct 17 2021

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 due to high case numbers as of October.

All urban areas in the Amhara Region except Debre Berhan were placed under a 20:00-06:00 local time curfew 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.

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

The United States (US) Embassy has warned that foreign nationals have been subject to public harassment and assaults in Addis Ababa and other locations due to their perceived link with the outbreak of coronavirus cases in Ethiopia.

Activists called for protests across the Tigray region on 18 May 2020 to denounce the Tigray Peoples Liberation Front (TPLF) after TPLF forces killed at least one person and injured two others who allegedly violated a ban on gatherings in Mekele on 17 May.

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.

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.

Oct 17 2021

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 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 with a negative PCR test certificate with a 14-day validity or those who have received a full vaccination at least two weeks earlier.

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: Those who have received a full vaccination at least two weeks earlier are exempt from the curfew.

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

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 were on the rise as of September.

Authorities allowed for two 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

Unvaccinated travellers will also be tested on arrival at Libreville Airport (LBV/FOOL) at their own expense (FCFA20000/USD36).

There is no national contact tracing app.

Unvaccinated travellers will be required to self-quarantine in an approved hotel at their own expense for at least 24 hours or until the results from the upon arrival test are available. Their passports will be confiscated during this period. If positive travellers are then required to continue to self-isolate at home or in a hotel while awaiting instructions from health officials which will likely include further testing. Hotels are bookable via voyageurs.assistcovid19.ga/home.

Vaccinated travellers are exempted from testing and 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.

On 18 February 2021 at least two people were killed when security forces fired tear gas and flash grenades in an attempt to disperse demonstrators gathered in Librevilles PK6 area and Port Gentil to protest COVID-19 restrictions namely the overnight curfew in place. Related protests were also reported in Lambarene Franceville Mouila and Oyem. Further protests are possible particularly in urban hubs if the restrictions continue.

Oct 17 2021

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 decreasing following a spike in infections due to the Indian variant. Social distancing measures are in effect as part of minimal domestic restrictions. As of early October approximately seven percent of the population have been fully vaccinated.

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.

Upon arrival

Travellers arriving from countries where a new strain of the virus has been detected including Austra.ia Belgium Canada Chile Denmark Finalnd France Germany India Ireland Italy Japan Jordan Lebanon Mexico Netherlands Norway Pakistan Portugal Singapore Slovenia South Africa South Korea Spain Sweden Switzerland Turkey United Kingdom and the United States of America are required to undergo a rapid test upon arrival in addition to the pre-travel negative PCR test.

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 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.

Oct 22 2021

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.

A nationwide curfew was lifted on 21 October. Some restrictions on businesses and movement remain in effect.

At least six people were killed during clashes in Coyah and Dubreka on 12 May 2020 amid protests over alleged corruption and bribery by security forces at COVID-19 checkpoints. That same day violent protests erupted in the port city of Kamsar over power cuts and a lack of drinking water leading to one death. Further protests related to the issue remain likely in the near-term.

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. From 6 September all air and land borders reopened for commercial and humanitarian reasons following the ousting of President Alpha Conde.

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

Travellers arriving from countries where COVID-19 variants (Alpha Beta Gamma and or Delta) are circulating will be required to take a second PCR test on arrival; vaccinated travellers are exempt. Unvaccinated travellers are required to undergo quarantine at the Onomo hotel in Conakry at their own expense until the test result (which can take between 48-72 hours). If tested positive travellers will be taken to a government treatment centre.

The World Health Organization (WHO) provides a list of countries where variants have been confirmed in their weekly epidemiological updates available via www.who.int/publications/m.

There is no national contact tracing app.

Unvaccinated travellers arriving from locations where variants of COVID-19 are active are required to undertake a second PCR test upon arrival and will be subject to quarantine at the Onomo hotel in Conakry at their own expense until the test result is obtained (usually up to 72 hours).

Those who do not have a pre-departure test result have outdated test results or test positive on arrival will be subject to institutional quarantine until two negative tests are obtained.

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).

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 strict restrictions and high case numbers are expected to continue in the near term as less than eight percent of the population have been fully vaccinated as of late October.

Oct 21 2021

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

Taxis are limited to three people.

Gatherings of over 25 people are banned. Bars clubs and other entertainment venues are closed.

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

On 29 April Prime Minister Nuno Gomes Nabiam announced that he was self-isolating after testing positive for COVID-19. Several other senior ministers and officials have also been diagnosed with the illness including the National Police Commissioner Biom Nantchongo who became the countrys first confirmed virus-related fatality on 26 April.

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

Borders are open.

Before travel

A negative COVID-19 test result acquired 120 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 26 October.

A vaccine campaign is underway but remains limited due to supply disruptions; as of late October around three percent of the population have been fully vaccinated. Infection rates are relatively low and officials are likely to continue easing restrictions on movement and gatherings in the near-term.

Oct 18 2021

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.

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.

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-October at least 20 percent of the population have been fully vaccinated.

Oct 17 2021

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. Nightclubs and bars must close by 23:00. Gatherings are capped at 20 people.

Following an uptick in COVID-19 cases the countrys healthcare system is experiencing severe capacity constraints including oxygen and hospital bed shortages. A national vaccination campaign is underway but only 0.6 percent of the population was vaccinated as of early October.

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

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 96 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 if they are in possession of a negative test result less than 96 hours old. 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 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.

Oct 17 2021

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 3.9 percent of the population as of mid-October.

Public transport is operating but remains limited.

Intercity travel has previously been banned.

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

Universities and research institutes were closed at the end of July until further notice.

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 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.

Libyan authorities unilaterally reopened the borders with Tunisia and allowed flights to resume between the two countries in mid-August however Tunisian authorities kept the borders closed on their side until 17 September. Borders are officially opened on both Libyan and Tunisian sides.

Before travel

Travellers 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.

Fighting between the rival GNA and LNA governments remains ongoing across the country and will continue in the medium- to long-term. Multiple people have been killed and injured by LNA shelling that has struck medical facilities in the capital since 6 April 2021 including Tripoli Central Hospital. General Khalifa Haftar leader of the LNA declared a unilateral ceasefire on 29 April for the month of Ramadan (23 April-23 May 2021) however GNA officials did not recognise the truce and fighting has continued.

Oct 21 2021

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.

Police fired tear gas in an attempt to disperse protesting vendors who burned tyres and erected roadblocks in Limbe Blantyre district Southern region on 17 April 2020 to protest proposed lockdown measures. On 14 April doctors in Blantyre also held a protest denouncing their working conditions and lack of relevant protective gear amid the outbreak. Clashes also erupted at Blantyres Chichiri Prison on 23 and 24 April over a lack of personal protective equipment for prison guards; riot police used force and fired tear gas to disperse the guards who responded by throwing stones. Graduate interns held a rally at Capital Hill in Lilongwe on 7 August to protest the governments decision to postpone the Youth Internship Programme (YIP) due to COVID-19.

On 20 April 2020 nurses launched a nationwide strike for several days to demand that the government hire more healthcare workers increase health insurance plans and provide more protective gear.

Health workers burying COVID-19 victims have been subject to attacks by people demanding that the bodies not be interred in their communities.

Limited international commercial flights have resumed.

There are no restrictions on air or land travel from any country.

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 negative result must undergo testing at the airport and remain there or at a testing centre until their results are known typically within 24-48 hours.

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.

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.

In June 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 October following a drop in new COVID-19 infections and deaths the Malawi government announced the easing of restrictive measures including the adjustment of curfew hours. However less than three percent of the population have been fully vaccinated.

Oct 17 2021

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 September COVID-19 infections were on the decrease.

Limited commercial flights are available.

There are no restrictions on intercity or interstate travel.

Large public gatherings including Friday prayers are banned but most businesses have been allowed to reopen.

Airports have reopened to international flights.

Land border crossings with Morocco are closed to non-commercial traffic but the borders with Mali and Senegal have reopened. Foreign nationals are allowed to enter the country via air.

Before travel

Travellers eligible to enter the country must present a negative PCR that is no older than 72 prior to departure.

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

There is no national contact tracing app.

All travellers from the United Kingdom (UK) South Africa Brazil and India or from another country identified as affected by new COVID-19 variants must self-quarantine at a hotel at their own expense or at their residence for 10 days. If a negative PCR test result is obtained during the quarantine period travellers will then be allowed to end it sooner.

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 while waiting for the test result. If a negative test result is obtained they will be allowed to end the quarantine. If a positive test result is obtained they will have to quarantine for 10 days.

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

A nationwide curfew was lifted on 30 September. 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.

Oct 17 2021

Namibia like many African countries has extremely poor access to vaccines with less than eight percent of the population vaccinated as of October. Cases are falling following the end of a third wave of the virus however authorities are maintaining restrictions on movement and gatherings.

Most businesses are operating but under strict health guidelines. Nightclubs and other entertainment venues are allowed to operate at 50 percent capacity.

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.

Buisnesses are allowed to operate with limited hours while most shops and other venues or activities suspended on Sundays.

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.

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 seven days (168 hours) prior to entry. Those under five are exempt.

There is no national contact tracing app.

Arrivals who possess a negative test result of no older than 168 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.

Citizents and residents of Namibia arriving with a de-isolation certificate valid within a period of three months are exempt from quarantine. It was not immediately clear how such a certificate is to be obtained.

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

Oct 17 2021

Authorities lifted a curfew in Niamey and have since reopened the borders to international travel however 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 1 percent of the population have been fully vaccinated as of mid October.

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

On 19 April 2020 residents clashed with security forces in Niameys Lazaret district over a ban on mosque services while several other similar protests were also reported in the capital on the same day.

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 120 hours.

Those without a pre-travel negative PCR test must pay a fine of EUR 500 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.

After arrival

All travellers staying for longer than 14 days in the country must self-quarantine for seven days. On the 7th day of 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.

There is no national contact tracing app.

All travellers staying for longer than 14 days in the country must self-quarantine for seven days. On the 7th 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.

Oct 17 2021

Vaccine access remains poor nationwide with approximately 1.4% of the population fully vaccinated as of mid October. COVID-19 cases are steady however health authorities have reintroduced a range of COVID-19 related restrictions which have periodically triggered violent unrest. A countrywide nightly curfew is strictly enforced.

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.

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.

Bars nightclubs gyms event centres and recreational venues were ordered to cease operations nationwide while restaurants are allowed to provide eat-in service at half-capacity only.

Schools have resumed. 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.

Violence has repeatedly erupted across the country as police attempt to enforce curfews leading to the deaths of at least 18 people as of 17 April. Protest clashes against anti-COVID-19 measures also occurred in Sapele Delta state on 15 April in Aba Abia state on 17 April and in Ibeju-Lekki Lagos state on 27 April. On 2 May at least four people were killed and 11 others were injured when soldiers opened fire to disperse a cultural festival that was being held in violation of COVID-19-related restrictions in Jen Karim Lamido Taraba state. Several student groups protested nationwide on 19 August including in Abuja where demonstrators gathered at the Federal Ministry of Education to demand that schools be reopened amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Further related demonstrations and clashes are likely in the near-term.

Healthcare workers have launched multiple strikes over working conditions and lack of protective measures. Public doctors represented by the National Association of Resident Doctors of Nigeria (NARD) launched a nationwide strike on 15-21 June to denounce a lack of protective equipment and unpaid salaries. On 24 June physicians in Ondo state launched an indefinite strike to protest salary reductions. Doctors in Cross River State also went on strike indefinitely as of 6 July over the handling of COVID-19 tests in the state. On 13 July doctors represented by the Medical Guild Association launched a three-day strike in Lagos over pay and working conditions; doctors treating COVID-19 patients in isolation wards will continue to work. Doctors in Abuja represented by the Association of Resident Doctors (ARD) launched an indefinite strike on 1 September 2020 to demand a hazard allowance amid the COVID-19 outbreak.

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

Regular commercial flights are suspended to and from South Africa Turkey and Brazil until further notice.

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

Non-resident foreign nationals who have visited Brazil Turkey and South Africa in the last 14 days were banned from entering Nigeria until further notice.

Transit travellers are exempt.

Before travel

All inbound travellers must present a negative COVID-19 PCR test result in English not older than 72 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

Travellers must also undergo a prepaid second test on day seven of their stay in order to continue their journey.

Nigerian nationals and residents arriving from Brazil India South Africa or Turkey must also take a PCR test within 24 hours of arrival.

There is no national contact tracing app.

All inbound travellers are subject to medical screening and self-quarantine for seven days upon arrival as well as a COVID-19 PCR test on the seventh day after arrival.

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.

Nigerian nationals and residents arriving from Brazil South Africa and Turkey must quarantine at a government-designated facility for seven days 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.

There are no special requirements to exit the country. Abuja International Airport (ABV) 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.

Oct 17 2021

The government is currently working on expanding testing and vaccines to fight off a third wave of the virus as cases rise. Officials strengthened measures as of July to combat the rise. As of mid October COVID-19 cases were decreasing and 13 percent of the population were fully vaccinated.

Effective 14 October-14 November a nationwide curfew is in force from 00:00-04:00.

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.

Most businesses may resume operations at reduced capacity. Restaurants can open at 50 percent capacity indoors and 70 percent capacity outdoors. Private gatherings are capped at 50 people. Most events and gatherings are restricted to people who have been tested or vaccinated.

Covid Pass is required for some domestic activities: Individuals wishing to access most recreational and entertainment venues/events as well as swimming pools massage parlours saunas and weddings must present proof of vaccination or a negative PCR test dated within 72 hours.

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

Upon providing proof of a negative pre-travel COVID-19 PCR test and undergoing a second test upon arrival at the airport at a cost of USD 60 (RWF 58815) non-vaccinated arrivals must then enter quarantine at a designated hotel for up to 24 hours while waiting for their test result. A full list of hotels is available via: travel.rbc.gov.rw/travel/src/Designated%20Hotels.pdf.

A nationwide curfew is in place until 14 November whilst other social distancing measures remain in place.

Public transport is operating at 75 percent capacity across the country.

On April 15 2020 police dispersed a group of detainees at an emergency COVID-19 transit centre in Gashora Bugesera district who were protesting their confinement at the facility.

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 COVID-19 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.

There is no national contact tracing app.

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.

Oct 17 2021

Public gatherings are capped at eight people and weddings and religious events at 50 percent capacity and commercial establishments may operate with normal business hours and social distancing measures in place. Festival venues and nightclubs are closed and team sports banned as part of the state of calamity.

Authorities have maintained 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 decreasing while a slow vaccination drive has resulted in 12 percent of the population receiving both doses as of mid October.

A nationwide state of calamity is in effect until 31 October to reinforce prevention measures amid an uptick in COVID-19 infections.

A curfew remain in place on Principe only from 17:00-05:00 local time.

Travellers between Sao Tome and Principe must take a rapid test within 48 hours prior to departure from either island.

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 are required to present a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours of departure or a rapid antigen test taken within 48 hours to board outbound flights. Children aged five years and under are exempt.

Oct 17 2021

Senegal has faced multiple surges in COVID-19 however cases were low as of early October. A massive vaccine rollout is underway alongside public awareness campaigns however less than 10 percent of the population are fully vaccinated as of early October.

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.

Commercial flights have resumed.

Authorities announced on 7 October 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.

Demonstrators burned tyres and vehicles and looted office buildings in Dakar and Touba on 2 and 3 June 2020 amid protests to demand the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions. The protests prompted authorities to ease the nationwide curfew and lift some other restrictions. On 6 January youth demonstrations occured across Dakar in response to a renewed curfew; tear gas was deployed against demonstrators that stormed a police station in the capitals Thiaroye district. Further related protests remain possible in the near-term.

Oct 17 2021

The country is currently battling a dramatic rise in infections and deaths related to the virus particularly in the western areas and Freetown. As of mid October less than one percent of the population have been fully vaccinated.

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.

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.

Oct 17 2021

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. Cases were on the increase as of mid October.

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.

On 24 April 2020 at least two people were killed for breaking COVID-19 curfew in Bondhere district Mogadishu triggering widespread protests across the capital.

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 Bangladesh India Mexico Nepal Saudi Arabia South Africa Sri Lanka Uganda the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom 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.

Oct 18 2021

A nationwide nightly curfew is in effect from 00:00-04:00 until further notice.

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

Most non-essential establishments including retail shops restauarants and bars fitness centres and cultural venues must close by 23:00. Gatherings are limited to 750 people indoors and 2000 people outdoors.

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 including a curfew are in force nationwide. A state of disaster is in force until 15 November.

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 15 percent of the population have been fully vaccinated as of October.

Violent looting and clashes with police took place in and around Cape Town on several occasions in mid-April including the targeting of food delivery trucks redistribution centres grocery stores and other shops selling essential goods. On 22 June taxi drivers in Laudium Olievenhoutbosch Soshanguve and Mabopane Tshwane municipality Gauteng province blocked traffic and demanded the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions. Hospitality workers in Cape Town and other urban areas launched protests on 22 and 24 July to denounce COVID-19-related restrictions negatively affecting the sector. The National Education Health and Allied Workers Union (Nehawu) held protests nationwide from 24-27 August and a strike on 28 August. Further protests were held 3 September including in Pretoria. National Education Health and Allied Workers Union (Nehawu) ralied outside the Union Buildings in Pretoria on 21 September to demand greater protections and wage increases for medical professionals amid the pandemic.

As of 26 December at least 15 fatalities were recorded along the Beitbridge border with Zimbabwe due to severe congestion triggered by COVID-19 testing procedures on the road. The deaths were blamed on a lack of sanitation and services as well as an uptick in lootings and attacks on vehicles by criminal groups.

Oct 17 2021

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 early October 1.4 percent of the population have been vaccinated.

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.

Demonstrators have held weekly rallies in Khartoum Omdurman Kassala West Kordofan South Darfur and other states to protest the governments handling of the crisis and demand the release of former president Omar al-Bashir from prison. Police frequently disperse these gatherings with force. The demonstrations are likely to continue in the near-term particularly in response to food and fuel shortages.

At least two civilians were killed and a soldier was arrested following an altercation at a checkpoint in Khartoum during late evening hours local time on 16 May 2020. Officials said that a tuk-tuk driver transporting a passenger both of whom were killed by gunfire ran the roadblock in violation of the COVID-19 curfew.

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.

From 1 October land border points between Sudan and South Sudan will re-open. 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.

Upon arrival

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

There is no national contact tracing app.

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.

Oct 17 2021

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 early October 1.4 percent of the population have been vaccinated.

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.

Demonstrators have held weekly rallies in Khartoum Omdurman Kassala West Kordofan South Darfur and other states to protest the governments handling of the crisis and demand the release of former president Omar al-Bashir from prison. Police frequently disperse these gatherings with force. The demonstrations are likely to continue in the near-term particularly in response to food and fuel shortages.

At least two civilians were killed and a soldier was arrested following an altercation at a checkpoint in Khartoum during late evening hours local time on 16 May 2020. Officials said that a tuk-tuk driver transporting a passenger both of whom were killed by gunfire ran the roadblock in violation of the COVID-19 curfew.

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.

From 1 October land border points between Sudan and South Sudan will re-open. 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.

Upon arrival

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

There is no national contact tracing app.

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.

Oct 17 2021

The government stopped releasing COVID-19 data in April 2020. 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 got underway in early August with 0.9 percent of the population fully vaccinated by early October.

Authorities allowed international flights to resume.

All flights to and from Russia were banned until 1 November.

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

Travellers who have visited countries with high COVID-19 rates or countries with COVID-19 variants of concern 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.

As of mid-September the list from where a rapid test will be required includes: the United States (US) India South Africa Uganda Rwanda France the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Egypt Malawi and the United Kingdom. Passengers from other countries are subject to enhanced screening measures including a possible rapid test.

Updates to the list are published on www.moh.go.tz/en/announcements.

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.

Commercial flights and public transportation are operating.

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

There is no national contact tracing app.

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.

Oct 17 2021

Public transport is operating at reduced capacity.

COVID-19 related restrictions were slightly eased on 10 October 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 October COVID-19 infection rates are decreasing and although less than five percent of the population have been fully vaccinated. A state of emergency is in effect through 12 September 2022.

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

Authorities have implemented a 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.

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 Brazil South Africa India Russia Portugal Tunisia and the United Kingdom (UK) 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 and will remain in place until further notice. International travel measures and entry requirements however have not been modified.

Oct 17 2021

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 October approximately 34 percent of the population have been fully vaccinated.

Before travel

All unvaccinated travellers arriving in Tunisia must present a negative PCR test result with a QR Code no older than 72 hours prior to departure. Vaccinated individuals are exempt from the testing requirement.

Some travellers might be randomly selected for a rapid COVID-19 test upon arrival and placed in quarantine if positive.

All unvaccinated travellers transiting via Tunisia must present a negative PCR test result with a QR Code no older than 72 hours prior to departure. Transit travellers must also comply with entry requirements for their final destination.

After arrival

All unvaccinated travellers are subject to mandatory quarantine for a period of seven days and will be required to take a PCR test in order to end the quarantine.

Incoming travellers who are not fully vaccinated will be required to pay for a mandatory seven-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)

There is no ban on travel within the country but all non-emergency movements are prohibited during 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 private gatherings are banned unless participants are fully vaccinated.

Covid Pass is required for some domestic activities: Proof of vaccination is required to attend demonstrations public and private activities or indoor and outdoor gatherings.

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

On 16 April authorities announced that two suspected Islamist militants were arrested in Kebili governorate for inciting people to intentionally infect members of the security forces with COVID-19.

On 20 April some 700 Tunisian nationals who had been stranded in Libya forced open the Ras Ajdir border crossing in Tunisia to re-enter the country prompting additional security forces to deploy to the border crossing that had been closed since March. On 28 May hundreds of demonstrators including striking taxi drivers rallied in Gafsa Hajeb El Ayoun Sidi Bouzid Beja Kasserine Tozeur and Safax to demand that the government take action to address unemployment caused by economic shutdowns. On 19 October clashes erupted in al-Shaba Mahdia govenrorate over the closure of schools and universities. On 5 November cafes and restuarant owners march through the city centre in Sidi Bouzid to protest business closures. Further related protests over economic conditions are likely in the near-term.

President Kais Saied imposed a nightly curfew nationwide from 26 July after suspending the parliament and dismissing Prime Minister Hichem Mechichi following nationwide anti-government protests. Movement between cities and towns was also banned except for basic needs and health urgencies. Public gatherings of over three people were banned.

International flights have resumed.

Fights to and from countries with outbreaks of COVID-19 new variants might be banned at short notice.

Borders have reopened however travel bans might be imposed at short notice.

Individuals are required to download the E7mi app for contact tracing.

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.

Restrictions on gatherings and businesses remain in effect after a nationwide curfew was lifted. Authorities may impose tighter restrictions in areas with a high infection rate.

Oct 17 2021

Zambia is currently exiting a third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. Some measures have been relaxed and a vaccination campaign is underway with 1.7 percent of the population fully vaccinated as of mid October.

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

Most gatherings are banned excluding funerals which may have up to 50 attendees.

Hospitality establishments nightlife venues houses of worship work offices and markets are operating at normal capacity.

On 20 May 2020 at least one person was shot and injured while another nine were arrested following clashes between security forces and motorcycle operators protesting against COVID-19 restrictions in Nakonde Muchinga province.

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.

Upon arrival

Travellers arriving from or who have transited through (for more than 24 hours) the designated quot;high-riskquot; countries of Argentina Colombia Chile Brazil Netherlands Belgium India Peru Iran Turkey Iraq Spain and Tunisia will be tested again upon arrival; the list of quot;high riskquot; countries is subject to sudden changes.

Those with a test result older than three days and those who show symptoms may also be tested on arrival.

There is no national contact tracing app.

Travellers arriving from or who have transited through the designated high-risk countries of Argentina Colombia Chile Brazil Netherlands Belgium India Peru Iran Turkey Iraq Spain and Tunisia must self-quarantine at home for 14 days or until a negative PCR test result conducted upon arrival in Zambia is obtained. High-risk countries are defined as countries with more than 200 cases per 1000000 people; the list of high risk countries is subject to sudden changes.

Other travellers with a negative test result of no older than 72 hours are exempt from quarantine requirements.

Protective face masks must be worn while on public transport and in public places.

Social distancing measures are in effect including limitations on public gatherings.

Oct 20 2021

A countrywide 22:00-05:30 local time curfew is in effect until at least 2 November. All businesses and retails outlets are allowed to operate daily between 08:00-19:00. 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 and fast food outlets can only serve takeaways. Bars are open for fully vaccinated patrons 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.

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

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. The country has a shortage of vaccines amid a nationwide third wave.

Police in Harare detained multiple nurses outside Harare Central Hospital as they rallied to protest working conditions and demand that salaries be paid in United States Dollars (USD) in early July. Similar demonstrations were also held in Bulawayo.

Public sector nurses represented by the Zimbabwe Nurses Association (ZINA) went on strike from 29 June until 9 September to demand better pay and protective equipment. Public sector doctors represented by the Senior Hospital Doctors Association (SHDA) threatened to launch an indefinite nationwide strike from 29 July if their demands to be paid in United States Dollars (USD) and receive more COVID-19 protective equipment are not met.

Officials on 27 July 2020 suspended most parliamentary business after two legislators a journalist and a driver tested positive for COVID-19. Parliament buildings were closed for disinfection and cleaning. Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Development Joel Matiza Minister of Foreign Affairs Sibusiso Moyo and Minister of State for Provincial Affairs of Manicaland Ellen Gwaradzimba all died to COVID-19 the week of 22 January.

As of 26 December at least 15 fatalities were recorded along the Beitbridge border with South Africa due to severe congestion triggered by COVID-19 testing procedures on the road. The deaths were blamed on a lack of sanitation and services as well as an uptick in lootings and attacks on vehicles by criminal groups.

International flights to and from the country have resumed.

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

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.

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.

There is no national contact tracing app.

All travellers will be required to self-quarantine at home or in a hotel for 10 days on arrival. Travellers arriving without a test or exhibiting COVID-19 like symptoms on arrival will be subject to isolation at a designated hotel or government facility at their own expense for 10 days.

Face masks must be worn in public.

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