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Covid-19 - Info & Updates
PLUS Visa and Yellow Fever info

Current Entry Requirements for East Africa  - updated 30th January 2023

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TANZANIA

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VISA

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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

 

Testing In Tanzania

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  • PCR testing is available in various locations - Arusha, Moshi, Dar es Salaam, Zanzibar, Karatu, Serengeti (Seronera, Ndutu & Kogatende)

  • Results times are variable 48 - 72 hours.

  • Certificates are dated as when sample processed in lab (not when sample taken)

  • Tests should be booked online     Mainland Tanzania    Zanzibar

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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​

FULLY VACCINATED

  • All travellers to Kenya aged 12 years and above, who are fully vaccinated shall be exempt from the requirements of a PCR test.

  • Testing is not required for fully vaccinated arrivals.

  • There will be no paper verification of COVID-19 test results and vaccination certificates upon arrival into Kenya. Travelers are advised to upload both documents into Global Haven https://globalhaven.org/ before boarding. Those who have not done this will not be allowed to board the flight to Kenya.

NON VACCINATED

  • Unvaccinated visitors over the age of 12 to KENYA are required to present a valid negative RT - PCR COVID-19  certificate tested within 72 hours prior to DEPARTURE

  • Travelers below the age of 12 are exempt from testing.

  • Departing passengers will only need a negative COVID-19 test if their onward destination or airline require it.

 

Transiting through Kenya​

  • All airline passengers transiting through Kenya/Nairobi are required to complete the online Health Surveillance Form  prior to arrival and upload their vaccination certificate or test results to Global Haven.

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Testing in Kenya​

  • Efficient testing is available in Nairobi - results within 24 hours

  • On-location testing is already available with some camps and is expected to increase in availability to more - results within 48 hours

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UGANDA

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VISA

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YELLOW FEVER

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

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​COVID - 19

  • All travelers arriving in Uganda must have proof of vaccination OR negative PCR test within 72 hours of DEPARTURE​

 

Testing in Uganda 

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  • Efficient testing is available in Kampala/Entebbe with results within 24 hours.

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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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