Africa travel restrictions, page 4

Sao Tome and Principe
26.04.2023

Total doses given	263.9K
People fully vaccinated	112K
% Fully vaccinated	49.25%

Crossing Rules:

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Masks Not required COVID-19 test Not required Quarantine Not required Passenger Locator Form Not required Health form Not required Vaccination Not required Visa Visa not required for 7 countries Permission Not required

Pre-travel testing (vaccinated): None

Pre-travel testing (unvaccinated): PCR / LFT

Test on arrival (vaccinated): None

Test on arrival (unvaccinated): None

Central African Republic
26.04.2023

Total doses given	3.3M
People fully vaccinated	2.5M
% Fully vaccinated	44.54%

Crossing Rules:
Test requirementsUnvaccinated passengers: Passengers must hold a negative RT-PCR test result tested within 72 hours prior to arrival.Vaccinated passengers: Test is not required for passengers who are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 with 3 doses of the vaccine.Form requirements Passengers are required to complete a health form upon arrival in Central African Republic.

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Masks Mask is required in all public indoor, public transport and all outdoor areas COVID-19 test A negative RT-PCR test result tested within 72 hours prior to arrival is required. Quarantine Not required Passenger Locator Form Not required Health form A health form must be completed on arrival Vaccination Not required Visa Visa not required for 0 countries Permission Not required

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Nigeria
25.04.2023

Total doses given	133M
People fully vaccinated	81.3M
% Fully vaccinated	37.20%

Crossing Rules:
Entry restrictions Passengers holding a residence permit issued by Nigeria that expired outside the country after 23rd March 2020 are permitted to return.Form requirementsPassengers are advised to submit a completed online Health Declaration Form prior to travel. Paper-based versions will be provided on arrival for passengers unable to fill the form online.

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Airline Updates Flight Restriction Quarantine Vaccination

Masks Not required COVID-19 test Not required Quarantine Not required Passenger Locator Form Not required Health form Passengers are advised to submit a Health Declaration Form prior to arrival in Nigeria Vaccination Not required Visa Visa not required for 13 countries Permission Not required

Pre-travel testing (vaccinated): None

Pre-travel testing (unvaccinated): None

Test on arrival (vaccinated): None

Test on arrival (unvaccinated): None

Mauritania
25.04.2023

Total doses given	4.1M
People fully vaccinated	1.5M
% Fully vaccinated	32.53%

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Masks Not required COVID-19 test Not required Quarantine Not required Passenger Locator Form Not required Health form Not required Vaccination Not required Visa Visa not required for 0 countries Permission Not required

Pre-travel testing (vaccinated): None

Pre-travel testing (unvaccinated): PCR

Test on arrival (vaccinated): None

Test on arrival (unvaccinated): None

Ivory Coast
19.04.2023

Total doses given	25.3M
People fully vaccinated	12.2M
% Fully vaccinated	43.20%

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Airline Updates Flight Restriction Quarantine Vaccination

Masks Not required COVID-19 test Not required Quarantine Not required Passenger Locator Form Not required Health form Not required Vaccination Not required Visa Visa not required for 0 countries Permission Not required

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Eritrea
18.04.2023

Total doses given	-
People fully vaccinated	-
% Fully vaccinated	-

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Airline Updates Flight Restriction Quarantine Vaccination

Masks Not required COVID-19 test Not required Quarantine Not required Passenger Locator Form Not required Health form Not required Vaccination Not required Visa Visa not required for 2 countries Permission Not required

Pre-travel testing (vaccinated): PCR

Pre-travel testing (unvaccinated): PCR

Test on arrival (vaccinated): LFT

Test on arrival (unvaccinated): LFT

Djibouti
13.04.2023

Total doses given	442.2K
People fully vaccinated	401.2K
% Fully vaccinated	35.79%

Full Restrictions:
All travellersYou will need a visa to enter or travel through Djibouti as a visitor. See VisasIf you’re fully vaccinatedProvided you show evidence of having completed a first round of vaccination there are no additional requirements.Foreign residents in Djibouti (as well as Djiboutian Nationals) are required to show evidence of vaccination to leave Djibouti.Proof of vaccination statusDjibouti will accept the UK’s proof of COVID-19 recovery and vaccination record and proof of COVID-19 vaccination issued in the Crown Dependencies. Your NHS appointment card from vaccination centres is not designed to be used as proof of vaccination and should not be used...

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Airline Updates Flight Restriction Quarantine Vaccination

Masks Mask is required in all public indoor, public transport and certain outdoor areas COVID-19 test Not required Quarantine May be required if a positive test result is received Passenger Locator Form Not required Health form Not required Vaccination Not required Visa Visa not required for 1 country Permission Not required

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Zambia
12.04.2023

Total doses given	13.5M
People fully vaccinated	9.2M
% Fully vaccinated	46.03%

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Airline Updates Flight Restriction Quarantine Vaccination

Masks Not required COVID-19 test Not required Quarantine Not required Passenger Locator Form Not required Health form Not required Vaccination Not required Visa Visa not required for 1 country Permission Not required

Pre-travel testing (vaccinated): None

Pre-travel testing (unvaccinated): PCR

Test on arrival (vaccinated): None

Test on arrival (unvaccinated): None

South Sudan
12.04.2023

Total doses given	4.4M
People fully vaccinated	4.3M
% Fully vaccinated	39.16%

Crossing Rules:
Form requirements Passengers must submit a completed International Health Arrival Form (IHA) on arrival.Test requirementsUnvaccinated passengers: Passengers aged 5 years and older must hold a hard copy or verifiable QR code of negative PCR test result from a recognised laboratory obtained within 72 hours prior to arrival. Vaccinated passengers: Test is not required for passengers who hold proof that they are fully vaccinated against Covid-19.Other exempt passengers: Crew members; Medical emergencies; orNationals of South Sudan.Vaccination requirementsVaccination is not required for travel but if you are fully vaccinated you may face less travel restrictions.Passengers are considered fully vaccinated against Covid-19 if they...

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Airline Updates Flight Restriction Quarantine Vaccination

Masks Mask is required in all public indoor, public transport and certain outdoor areas COVID-19 test Negative PCR test within 72 hours prior to arrival required Quarantine May be required if a positive test result is received on arrival Passenger Locator Form Not required Health form International Health Arrival Form (IHA) is required Vaccination Not required Visa Visa not required for 3 countries Permission Not required

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Morocco
05.04.2023

Total doses given	55.4M
People fully vaccinated	23.5M
% Fully vaccinated	62.80%

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Airline Updates Flight Restriction Quarantine Vaccination

Masks Not required COVID-19 test Not required Quarantine Not required Passenger Locator Form Not required Health form Not required Vaccination Not required Visa Visa not required for 0 countries Permission Not required

Pre-travel testing (vaccinated): None

Pre-travel testing (unvaccinated): PCR

Test on arrival (vaccinated): None

Test on arrival (unvaccinated): PCR

Sierra Leone
03.04.2023

Total doses given	9.2M
People fully vaccinated	5M
% Fully vaccinated	57.66%

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Airline Updates Flight Restriction Quarantine Vaccination

Masks Not required COVID-19 test Not required Quarantine Not required Passenger Locator Form Not required Health form Not required Vaccination Not required Visa Visa not required for 13 countries Permission Not required

Pre-travel testing (vaccinated): None

Pre-travel testing (unvaccinated): PCR

Test on arrival (vaccinated): None

Test on arrival (unvaccinated): PCR / ISO

Mauritania
03.04.2023

Total doses given	4.1M
People fully vaccinated	1.5M
% Fully vaccinated	32.53%

Full Restrictions:
Entry rules in response to coronavirus (COVID-19)Entry to MauritaniaInternational flights to and from Mauritania are operating.On 31 March 2023, the Mauritanian authorities removed the requirement for travellers arriving into Mauritania to present a negative PCR test and/or proof of vaccination against COVID-19.Travellers leaving Mauritania do not have to show a negative PCR test and/or proof of vaccination against COVID-19, unless this is a requirement of the country to which you are travelling.Regular entry requirementsVisasYou need a visa to enter Mauritania. Visas are issued on arrival. The current cost is €55 (euros) or $60 (US dollars) in cash only. The visa...

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Airline Updates Flight Restriction Quarantine Vaccination

Masks Not required COVID-19 test Not required Quarantine Not required Passenger Locator Form Not required Health form Not required Vaccination Not required Visa Visa not required for 0 countries Permission Not required

Pre-travel testing (vaccinated): None

Pre-travel testing (unvaccinated): PCR

Test on arrival (vaccinated): None

Test on arrival (unvaccinated): None

Uganda
30.03.2023

Total doses given	26.4M
People fully vaccinated	13.1M
% Fully vaccinated	27.64%

Full Restrictions:
All travellersYou’ll need a visa to enter Uganda. Following an announcement by the Ugandan Ministry of Internal Affairs on October 14 2021, you are required to have a visa before your trip. Visas will not be issued on arrival.See the Visas section for more information.As of 7 March, you are no longer required to show proof of vaccination status or provide a negative COVID-19 PCR test certificate on arrival. If transiting or departing, you should be aware of entry requirements at your final destination.Arriving passengers may be subject to temperature checks and will be screened for infectious diseases by the...

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