Tanzania travel restrictions
| Airlines Updates | Published on 19.01.2021 Published on 26.10.2020 22.10.2020 Air Tanzania starting next week plans to resume additional International routes, including Harare, Kilimanjaro and Lusaka. Planned International operation for the period of 25OCT20 – 30NOV20 as follows. Dar es Salaam – Harare – Lusaka – Dar es Salaam eff 27OCT20 2 weekly Dash 8 Published on 09.09.2020 Published on 20.07.2020 19.06.2020 Air Tanzania this week expands operational frequencies on domestic routes, as the airline increases overall service from 92 to 109 weekly flights, starting 16JUN20. Planned operation for the period of 16JUN20 – 30JUN20 as follows. Dar es Salaam – Dodoma 1 daily Dash 8 Published on 18.06.2020 |
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| Flight Restrictions | published 07.08.2020 |
| Quarantine | Quarantine requirement at government designated site, if symptomatic. 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. Data collection |
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| Certification | COVID-19 negative certification is required for entering the country. To enter Tanzania, passengers must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test, performed within the 72 hours prior to boarding their flight. All passengers are required to truthfully fill out a Traveller’s Surveillance Form available on board, to be submitted to the Port Health Authorities upon arrival. All passengers will be subject to enhanced screening for COVID-19 infection. There will be NO mandatory quarantine. All passengers should observe measures such as hand hygiene, wearing masks and keeping physical distancing as appropriate. |
| Vaccination | Yellow fever (2018) Generally not recommended for travellers going to United Republic of Tanzania. Malaria (2018) |
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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.