Current Entry Requirements for East Africa  - updated 11th May 2023

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TANZANIA

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VISA

• Visitors visas can be obtained in advance by e-visa at https://eservices.immigration.go.tz/visa/

• Visas are also available in person on arrival to Tanzania

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YELLOW FEVER

• Proof of yellow fever vaccination is required for entry to Tanzania if arriving from Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, Ethiopia

• Transit of less than 12 hours through theses countries is permitted 

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COVID-19​

• No testing or proof of vaccination is required for entry

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ZANZIBAR

Arrivals directly into Zanzibar from overeseas (not TZ mainland) must in addition to the abouve rules also complete the online health form within 24 hours prior to arrival.

https://healthtravelznz.mohz.go.tz/traveller/#/home

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KENYA

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VISA

• Visitors (and transit) visas MUST be obtained in advance by e-visa at https://evisa.go.ke/evisa.html

• Visas are NOT available in person on arrival to Kenya

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YELLOW FEVER

• Proof of yellow fever vaccination is required for entry to Kenya if arriving from Uganda, Ethiopia

• Transit of less than 12 hours through theses countries is permitted 

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​COVID-19​

• No testing or proof of vaccination is required for entry

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UGANDA

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VISA

• Visitors visas MUST be obtained in advance by e-visa at https://visas.immigration.go.ug/

• Visas are NOT available in person on arrival to Uganda

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YELLOW FEVER

• Proof of yellow fever vaccination is required for entry FOR ALL ARRIVALS

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​COVID - 19

• No testing or proof of vaccination is required for entry​

 

 

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RWANDA

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VISA

• Visitors visas may be obtained in advance by e-visa - however currently the processing time is erratic.

• Visas are also available in person on arrival to Rwanda - recommended.

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YELLOW FEVER

• Proof of yellow fever vaccination is required for entry to Rwanda if arriving from Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia

• Transit of less than 12 hours through theses countries is permitted 

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COVID-19

• All testing and vaccination requirements for arrivals and departures have been removed

• PCR test is required within 24 hours prior to primate trekking and some other park activities

• Please see the info for passengers here

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Testing in Rwanda

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• Efficient PCR testing is available in Kigali and Musanze with results within 24 hours. 

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