East Africa COVID-19 Updates as at 03rd February, 2021 (subject to change on daily basis – please confirm daily before sharing with guests). Courtesy of ATTA.
If in doubt of any protocol the respective airlines have the latest information.
Visit
www.kcaa.or.ke/ ...ted-states for states approved to be exempted from mandatory quarantine (of course unless they exhibit COVID-19 symptoms on arrival in Kenya).
COUNTRY Int. Airports Open: Yes/No.
Land Borders Open: Yes/No.
PRE-DEPARTURE REQUIREMENTS
ON ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE
OTHER DETAILS & LINKS
KENYA Int. Airports Open: Yes.
Land Borders Open: Yes All travellers (incl. Those in transit) must complete the Travellers Health Surveillance Form. On submission, travellers will receive a QR code to be presented to Health Officials on arrival.
- All travellers must take a PCR COVID- 19 test within 96 hours of departure from their home country.
- All travellers must register for a Trusted Travel Code (TT Code) prior to arriving in Kenya. This is an online process to be actioned as soon as the negative PCR test results have been received.
- All travellers must obtain their visa in advance. ON ARRIVAL
- Presentation of COVID-19 PCR negative certificate as outlined, TT code & QR code from Traveller Health Surveillance Form.
- All travellers will be screened on arrival & required to quarantine if they display symptoms of COVID-19 for 14 days
- Arrival without a negative PCR certificate will result in a 14-day quarantine.
- Passengers whose certificates expire while in transit will be required to deposit their passport with the airport Port of Health Authorities and facilitate testing in a recognized facility at their own cost.
- This includes those transiting through Kenya.
ON DEPARTURE
A COVID-19 test is not required for departing Kenya but may be required depending on the requirements of the flight company or country you are travelling to. For those that do need a COVID-19 test pre boarding, this must also be digitally verified and a TT code obtained.
- Digital COVID-19 Verification Requirements from 13 Jan'21
- Approved Labs for COVID-19
Testing in Kenya Jan’21
- Countries with approved exemption from quarantine on arrival
TANZANIA Int. Airports Open: Yes.
Land Borders Open: Yes All passengers from countries or travelling with airlines that require a negative COVID-19 PCR test will be required to show this on arrival
Into Tanzania ON ARRIVAL
- Presentation of COVID-19 PCR negative certificate as outlined.
- Health form will need to be completed on arrival into Tanzania.
- Screening for symptoms on arrival but NO quarantine. Travelers
With symptoms may undergo testing at their own expense. Travel Advisory No. 5 of 05 Aug 20
ZANZIBAR (direct only) Int. Airports Open: Yes.
Land Borders
Open: N/A AS ABOVE AS ABOVE COVID-19 testing details on Zanzibar
UGANDA Int. Airports Open: Yes.
Land Borders Open: NO All Travellers must take a COVID-19 PCR test issued no more than 120hrs before boarding the aircraft to Uganda. ON ARRIVAL
- SOP For Arriving and Departing Passengers
- Presentation of COVID-19 PCR negative certificate as outlined
- Temperature and health screening.
- With a negative test certificate, temperature less than 37.5 degrees and no flu like symptoms, you will be exempt quarantine on arrival.
- Any travellers showing symptoms will be taken to an isolation centre.
- If a passenger tests positive for COVID-19 he/she will be taken to a COVID-19 treatment centre or repatriated for treatment outside of Uganda at their own cost following COVID-19 medical evacuation procedures.
ON DEPARTURE
- Travellers may be required to have a COVID-19 PCR test within 120 hours before travel. Please check with your airline for exact requirements. If positive, they will not be allowed to board the plane
– see full details in end tab. SOP For Arriving and Departing Passengers
Uganda - Resumption of International Air Travel
Uganda - Government of Uganda COVID-19 Response Information Hub
RWANDA
Int. Airports Open: Yes.
Land Borders Open: NO
All passengers must take a COVID-19 PCR test within 120 hours of departure.
- All Travellers must complete a Passenger Locator Form before arrival into Rwanda. On completion of the form, you will be provided with a Unique Health Code (UHC) which you must present on arrival. ON ARRIVAL
- COVID-19 PCR negative certificate as outlined and your UHC.
- All arrivals will be tested on arrival then taken to a designated hotel for 24 hours whilst awaiting the results. The test costs US$50 plus US$10 medical service fee. The test will take 8 hours to return for tourists. Once results are received, travels are free to visit any national park following health guidelines provided by the government. This test is valid for 72 hours (3 days). For travellers staying more than 3 days, a further test will need to be carried out (which is then applicable for 3 days). Refer to your DMC / hotel for further information on test centres available.
- All travellers will go through health screening and will also need to complete a short health questionnaire.
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ON DEPARTURE
- All travellers departing from Rwanda must test negative for COVID-
19. The only accepted test is a PCR performed within 120 hours before departure. Other tests, such as Rapid Diagnostics Test (RDTs), are not accepted. We encourage travellers to book and pay for their tests at least 2 days prior to departure through the online platform available on
www.rbc.gov.rw or their DMC.
Rwanda Biomedical Centre Website with links to: Passenger Locator Form | Information for all Passengers arriving into
Rwanda | COVID-19 Test & Results
Rwanda Re-Opens: Frequently Asked Questions
Volcanoes National Park re- opening guidelines
Kigali entered a 15-day lockdown on 18th Jan. Kigali airport, hotels for testing & tourism can continue.
Curfew from 6pm to 4am. Tourists can apply for a police pass to allow pick-ups and drop-offs.