En De

Africa travel restrictions:

Total doses
given
3.2M
People fully
vaccinated
1.5M
% Fully
vaccinated
8.93%
Airline Updates:
Air Senegal announces an increase of flight frequencies on the Dakar-Douala-Libreville route (via Cotonou) from 4 to 5 rotations per week.
More information
Pre-travel testing (vaccinated): None
Pre-travel testing (unvaccinated): PCR
Test on arrival (vaccinated): None
Test on arrival (unvaccinated): None
Total doses
given
10.6M
People fully
vaccinated
7.7M
% Fully
vaccinated
43.57%
Quarantine:
Quarantine requirement subject to PCR. International arrivals displaying signs and symptoms of COVID-19 may be requested to undergo rapid antigen testing, and be quarantined in a hotel at their own cost if they test positive.
More information
Pre-travel testing (vaccinated):
Pre-travel testing (unvaccinated):
Test on arrival (vaccinated):
Test on arrival (unvaccinated):
Total doses
given
4.9M
People fully
vaccinated
3.2M
% Fully
vaccinated
11.45%
Airline Updates:
Camair-Co makes its maiden flight between Douala- Yaoundé- N’Djamena
More information
Pre-travel testing (vaccinated): None
Pre-travel testing (unvaccinated): PCR
Test on arrival (vaccinated): None
Test on arrival (unvaccinated): None
Total doses
given
41.8M
People fully
vaccinated
21M
% Fully
vaccinated
35.13%
Airline Updates:
South African Airways seeks up to seven A320s, one A330
More information
Pre-travel testing (vaccinated): None
Pre-travel testing (unvaccinated): None
Test on arrival (vaccinated): None
Test on arrival (unvaccinated): None
Total doses
given
1.3M
People fully
vaccinated
0.9M
% Fully
vaccinated
40.68%
Airline Updates:
Latest News:
More information
Pre-travel testing (vaccinated): None
Pre-travel testing (unvaccinated): None
Test on arrival (vaccinated): None
Test on arrival (unvaccinated): None
Total doses
given
41.8M
People fully
vaccinated
21M
% Fully
vaccinated
35.13%
Airline Updates:
South Africa: Comair withdraws retrenchment plans, but still aiming to cut costs
More information
Pre-travel testing (vaccinated): None
Pre-travel testing (unvaccinated): None
Test on arrival (vaccinated): None
Test on arrival (unvaccinated): None
Total doses
given
1.3M
People fully
vaccinated
0.9M
% Fully
vaccinated
40.68%
Certification:
COVID-19 negative certification required for entering the country. Partially vaccinated and unvaccinated travellers must show a negative PCR test result that was obtained no more than 72 hours before arrival at the border. Unvaccinated Basotho and Lesotho Residence Permit holders may take a Rapid Antigen Test when entering Lesotho at their own cost, or may be offered free vaccination. Children 5 years and below are exempted from requiring vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test.
More information
Pre-travel testing (vaccinated): None
Pre-travel testing (unvaccinated): None
Test on arrival (vaccinated): None
Test on arrival (unvaccinated): None
Total doses
given
23.8M
People fully
vaccinated
11.1M
% Fully
vaccinated
20.53%
Airline Updates:
Kenya Airways resumes flights to Madagascar
More information
Pre-travel testing (vaccinated): None
Pre-travel testing (unvaccinated): PCR
Test on arrival (vaccinated): None
Test on arrival (unvaccinated): RAT
Total doses
given
-
People fully
vaccinated
-
% Fully
vaccinated
-
Airline Updates:
Kuva Air to launch in Zimbabwe as 'world's first blockchain powered airline'
More information
Pre-travel testing (vaccinated): None
Pre-travel testing (unvaccinated): PCR
Test on arrival (vaccinated): None
Test on arrival (unvaccinated): None
Total doses
given
23.8M
People fully
vaccinated
11.1M
% Fully
vaccinated
20.53%
Airline Updates:
Kenya Airways says partnership with SAA to be launched early 2023.
More information
Pre-travel testing (vaccinated): None
Pre-travel testing (unvaccinated): PCR
Test on arrival (vaccinated): None
Test on arrival (unvaccinated): RAT
Total doses
given
23.8M
People fully
vaccinated
11.1M
% Fully
vaccinated
20.53%
Airline Updates:
Kenya Airways extends codeshare agreement with Saudi Arabia Airlines
More information
Pre-travel testing (vaccinated): None
Pre-travel testing (unvaccinated): PCR
Test on arrival (vaccinated): None
Test on arrival (unvaccinated): RAT
Total doses
given
10.6M
People fully
vaccinated
7.7M
% Fully
vaccinated
43.57%
Airline Updates:
Latest News:
More information
Pre-travel testing (vaccinated):
Pre-travel testing (unvaccinated):
Test on arrival (vaccinated):
Test on arrival (unvaccinated):
Total doses
given
10.6M
People fully
vaccinated
7.7M
% Fully
vaccinated
43.57%
Certification:
COVID-19 negative certification required for entering the country. Fully vaccinated travellers with proof of vaccination issued by a legitimate and competent authority are exempt from this requirement. A negative COVID-19 PCR test certificate with a QR code from an authorised service provider, taken no more than 72 hours prior to arrival at the final destination, is required for entry into Somalia. Somaliland: A negative COVID-19 PCR test, taken no more than 96 hours before travel, is required for entry into Somaliland
More information
Pre-travel testing (vaccinated):
Pre-travel testing (unvaccinated):
Test on arrival (vaccinated):
Test on arrival (unvaccinated):
Total doses
given
1.3M
People fully
vaccinated
0.9M
% Fully
vaccinated
40.68%
Quarantine:
Self-isolation at own accommodation- subject to screening. Travellers showing symptoms of coronavirus will be required to self-isolate at their permanent or temporary residence or may be placed in an isolation facility in a government hospital at their own expense.
More information
Pre-travel testing (vaccinated): None
Pre-travel testing (unvaccinated): None
Test on arrival (vaccinated): None
Test on arrival (unvaccinated): None
Total doses
given
9.2M
People fully
vaccinated
5M
% Fully
vaccinated
57.66%
Certification:
COVID-19 negative certification is required to enter the country. Vaccinated passengers do not require a pre-departure or on arrival PCR test. Unvaccinated or partially vaccinated passengers do not require a pre-departure PCR test. They do however require an on arrival PCR test that should be booked and paid for in advance of departure through the Government of Sierra Leone travel portal. There are no specific requirements for children and young people.
More information
Pre-travel testing (vaccinated): None
Pre-travel testing (unvaccinated): PCR
Test on arrival (vaccinated): None
Test on arrival (unvaccinated): PCR / ISO