Tanzania travel restrictions

Tanzania Latest News:

International Restrictions:
*Testing/screening on arrival: All passengers arriving in Tanzania will be required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test certificate upon arrival. The test should be taken within 96 hours of departure for Tanzania. All passengers travelling to Tanzania must complete an online Traveller’s Surveillance Form. This form must be submitted no more than 24 hours before arrival.
All passengers entering Tanzania will be subjected to enhanced screening for COVID-19 including a mandatory rapid test. The cost for rapid testing is 10 USD per traveller for arrivals in mainland Tanzania and 25 USD for arrivals in Zanzibar. The fee can be paid for through the online Traveller Surveillance Form or in cash on arrival.
Children 5 years and under are exempt from both pre-departure PCR tests and rapid tests on arrival. The Government of Tanzania is also implementing temperature scanning for all international passengers arriving into Tanzania.
*Quarantine requirements: If you test positive for COVID-19 on arrival, you will be required to self-isolate for 14 days. You should comply with any additional screening measures put in place by the authorities.
*Data collection: The Government of Tanzania is collecting tracking information for all international passengers arriving into Tanzania.

Internal Restrictions:
*Travel in Tanzania: The Tanzanian government last released numbers on COVID-19 cases or deaths on 29 April. If you’re in Tanzania, you should continue to take sensible precautions and preventive steps to reduce the risk of infection. Limit your movements and the number of visitors entering your accommodation. You should visit the NaTHNaC and WHO websites for further advice.Everyone should comply with the measures put in place in Tanzania to limit the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19).
*Accommodation: Some hotels remain closed for the time being. You should contact your accommodation provider for more information.

*Public spaces and services: There are no restrictions on public gatherings or services. Some hotels, bars and restaurants remain closed for the time being. You should continue to practice measures recommended by PHE such as hand washing and social distancing.

Tanzania Latest News: Tanzania lifts suspension on all Kenyan flights (The Star Kenya, 16.09.2020)

International Restrictions:
Commercial flights are operating to and from Tanzania. To enter Tanzania, passengers must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test, performed within the 72 hours prior to boarding their flight. Passengers should fill in Health Surveillance Form in the plane, or any other transport means and submit them to Port Health authorities upon arrival. The Government of Tanzania is implementing temperature scanning for all international passengers arriving into Tanzania. If you show symptoms of COVID-19 on arrival, you may be required to quarantine at a government-designated facility at your own expense. Travellers entering the country should be aware of possible health risks posed by inadequate protocols and facilities within the quarantine locations. You should comply with any additional screening measures put in place by the authorities. The Government of Tanzania is collecting tracking information for all international passengers arriving into Tanzania.
Public health requirements for humanitarian flighs here.

Internal Restrictions:
If you’re in Tanzania, you should continue to take sensible precautions and preventive steps to reduce the risk of infection. Limit your movements and the number of visitors entering your accommodation. You should visit the NaTHNaC and WHO websites for further advice.
Everyone should comply with the measures put in place in Tanzania to limit the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). Some hotels remain closed for the time being. You should contact your accommodation provider for more information. There are no restrictions on public gatherings or services. Some hotels, bars and restaurants remain closed for the time being. You should continue to practice measures recommended by PHE such as hand washing and social distancing.

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International restrictions:

Commercial flights are operating to and from Tanzania. To enter Tanzania, passengers must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test, performed within the 72 hours prior to boarding their flight. Passengers should fill in Health Surveillance Form in the plane, or any other transport means and submit them to Port Health authorities upon arrival. The Government of Tanzania is implementing temperature scanning for all international passengers arriving into Tanzania. If you show symptoms of COVID-19 on arrival, you may be required to quarantine at a government-designated facility at your own expense. Travellers entering the country should be aware of possible health risks posed by inadequate protocols and facilities within the quarantine locations. You should comply with any additional screening measures put in place by the authorities. The Government of Tanzania is collecting tracking information for all international passengers arriving into Tanzania.

Public health requirements for humanitarian flighs [https://humanitarianbooking.wfp.org/en/wfp-aviation/]

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Internal restrictions:

Everyone should comply with the measures put in place in Tanzania to limit the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). Many hotels remain closed for the time being. The Government of Tanzania has announced that it is relaxing the ban on public gatherings, university and school openings, and sporting competitions. Many hotels, bars and restaurants remain closed for the time being, though some restaurants offer take away service.

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International restrictions:

Commercial flights are operating to and from Tanzania. The Government of Tanzania is implementing temperature scanning for all international passengers arriving into Tanzania. The Government of Tanzania is collecting tracking information for all international passengers arriving into Tanzania. If you show symptoms of COVID-19 on arrival, you may be required to quarantine at a government-designated facility at your own expense.

Public health requirements for humanitarian flighs [https://humanitarianbooking.wfp.org/en/wfp-aviation/]

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Internal restrictions:

If you’re in Tanzania, you should continue to take sensible precautions and preventive steps to reduce the risk of infection. Limit your movements and the number of visitors entering your accommodation. Many hotels remain closed for the time being. The Government of Tanzania has announced that it is relaxing the ban on public gatherings, university and school openings, and sporting competitions. Many hotels, bars and restaurants remain closed for the time being, though some restaurants offer take away service. Hand washing and social distancing should be practiced.

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International restrictions:

All international passenger, chartered and private flights have been suspended indefinitely. Repatriation flights, flights for humanitarian, medical and relief purposes, as well as technical landings not requiring disembarkation have been allowed. Goods and services personnel, whose vehicles must have no more than three passengers to speed up border crossings, must declare their final destination and are only allowed to stop at specific government-designated locations. If a passenger is suspected to be exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms the vehicle will be decontaminated. The Tanzania-Zambia Railways Authority (TAZARA) suspended cross-border passenger train services until further notice, though cross-border freight trains and domestic trains operated by TAZARA in either country will not be affected. All travellers including returning citizens and foreigners are required to go through a 14-day quarantine at their own cost at government-designated facilities.

Internal restrictions:

Domestic flights remain operational, but options are limited. Public gatherings have been banned and all educational institutions remain closed. Most hotels in Zanzibar island have been closed. Markets are only open from dawn to 18.00. until further notice. All public gatherings, including weddings, family events and seminars, are prohibited until further notice. All restaurants, bars, and recreational centres are closed. Until further notice. Goods and services personnel, whose vehicles must have no more than three passengers, must declare their final destination and are only allowed to stop at specific government-designated locations until further notice.

Tanzania 1. Passengers are subject to medical screening upon arrival.
2. Airline crew are subject to medical screening upon arrival and will be isolated if they are suspected of Coronavirus (COVID-19) infection.
3. Airline crew arriving in Zanzibar (ZNZ) will be quarantined at the airlines designated hotels.

International restrictions:

All international passenger, chartered and private flights have been suspended indefinitely. Repatriation flights, flights for humanitarian, medical and relief purposes, as well as technical landings not requiring disembarkation have been allowed. Goods and services personnel, whose vehicles must have no more than three passengers to speed up border crossings, must declare their final destination and are only allowed to stop at specific government-designated locations. If a passenger is suspected to be exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms the vehicle will be decontaminated. The Tanzania-Zambia Railways Authority (TAZARA) suspended cross-border passenger train services until further notice, though cross-border freight trains and domestic trains operated by TAZARA in either country will not be affected. All travellers including returning citizens and foreigners are required to go through a 14-day quarantine at their own cost at government-designated facilities.

Internal restrictions:

Domestic flights remain operational, but options are limited. Public gatherings have been banned and all educational institutions remain closed. Most hotels in Zanzibar island have been closed. Markets are only open from dawn to 18.00. until further notice. All public gatherings, including weddings, family events and seminars, are prohibited until further notice. All restaurants, bars, and recreational centres are closed. Until further notice. Goods and services personnel, whose vehicles must have no more than three passengers, must declare their final destination and are only allowed to stop at specific government-designated locations until further notice.

Tanzania Tanzania relaxes restrictions on international flights. The relaxation will affect repatriation flights, operations related to humanitarian aid, medical and relief flights, technical landings where passengers do not disembark and other safety-related operations. (Daily Nation, 11.05.2020). Tanzania suspends all international passenger flights (PML Daily, 13.04.2020). Cargo flights are exempt from the suspension, but crew members will be quarantined at Tanzania government facilities during their stay. Zanzibar bans all tourist flights from entering region because of COVID-19 (All Africa, 21.03.2020) 1. All passengers must undergo quarantine for 14 days at their own expense. – This does not apply to airline crew. 2. Airline crew arriving in Zanzibar (ZNZ) will be quarantined at the airlines designated hotels. 3. A completed “Health Form” must be presented to the Ministry of Health personnel upon arrival. The Tanzania-Zambia Railways Authority (TAZARA) will suspend cross-border passenger train services from 30 March until further notice, though cross-border freight trains and domestic trains operated by TAZARA in either country will not be affected. Domestic flights remain operational, but options are limited.

Source: https://www.pmldaily.com/news/2020/04/tanzania-suspends-international-flights-due-to-covid-19-inbound-travelers-to-be-quarantined-at-own-expense.html https://allafrica.com/stories/202003210066.html https://www.iatatravelcentre.com/international-travel-document-news/1580226297.htm UNHAS

Tanzania Tanzania suspends all international passenger flights (PML Daily, 13.04.2020). Cargo flights are exempt from the suspension, but crew members will be quarantined at Tanzania government facilities during their stay.

Zanzibar bans all tourist flights from entering region because of COVID-19 (All Africa, 21.03.2020)

1. All passengers must undergo quarantine for 14 days at their own expense.

– This does not apply to airline crew.

2. Airline crew arriving in Zanzibar (ZNZ) will be quarantined at the airlines designated hotels.

3. A completed “Health Form” must be presented to the Ministry of Health personnel upon arrival.

The Tanzania-Zambia Railways Authority (TAZARA) will suspend cross-border passenger train services from 30 March until further notice, though cross-border freight trains and domestic trains operated by TAZARA in either country will not be affected.

Domestic flights remain operational, but options are limited.