Africa’s COVID-19 Travel Rules

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Updated May 2021

Learn More About How To Travel In the Age of COVID-19!

Travelling during a pandemic can be a minefield.

Whilst some people can afford to hire a professional to work it out for them, for many this may not be an option.

That’s why the Epicentre team has put together this list to help you plan that much-needed holiday, business trip, family visit or return trip home.

Please note that we will keep this list as up to date as possible, so join our newsletter to be alerted on the latest updates.

Also note that we have not included every country, although we are working on it. So if you want a country added to the list please email: sales@epicentre.org.za

Please note that we do try to keep this information as up-to-date as possible, but please use the resources provided to keep ahead of shifting regulations. Epicentre cannot be held liable for missed flights or changing regulations

Where are you traveling to?

Africa

America

Asia

Caribbean

Europe

Middle East

Australia

Africa

Algeria

If you are planning to travel to Algeria, view this blog article for the most updated travel regulations.

Angola

This Emirates article contains the most recent travel regulations related to Angola.

Benin

For all necessary information about travel to Benin view this official website or take a look at this helpful blog.

Botswana

If you are traveling to Botswana, see this blog article.

Cameroon

Those traveling to Cameroon should view this blog article for all the necessary information.

Chad

For more information view this blog article.

Egypt

Keep an eye on this blog article if you are planning on traveling to Egypt.

Eritrea

To see what you need to know about traveling to Eritrea, see this blog article.

Ethiopia

Ethiopia Airlines has information on the restrictions and procedures that is kept up to date which those traveling to this region should keep an eye on.

Gambia

Check out this blog article if you are planning to travel to Gambia any time soon.

Ghana

If you are traveling to this country you should take a look at the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority for more information.

Kenya

For everything you need to know about traveling to Kenya, view this blog article.

Lesotho

For more information view this blog article.

Madagascar

Check Madagascar’s tourism board for the latest information on which countries are banned from flying to Nosy Be.

Malawi

If you are traveling to Malawi please keep an eye on this resource to stay up to date.

Mauritius

If you are traveling to this area please keep an eye on this resource to stay up to date.

Morocco

View this blog article for the most updated information about traveling to Morocco.

Mozambique

For more information view this blog article.

Namibia

Fill out a questionnaire prior to departure. For more information, take a look at this official resource.

Nigeria

For more information view this blog article.

Rwanda

For more information please visit this official resource.

Senegal

For more information please visit this resource.

Seychelles

For more information, take a look at this blog post.

Sierra Leone

For more information view this blog article.

Somaliland

Somaliland has its own set of travel regulations which are covered in this blog article.

South Africa

To stay updated on the latest travel rules and regulations related to South Africa, read this government article.

South Sudan

If you are going to travel to South Sudan any time soon, read this blog article.

Swaziland

For more information, please visit this resource.

Tanzania

This blog article covers the most important travel regulations for travel to Tanzania.

Tunisia

If you are traveling to this country please take a look at the Tunisian Ministry of Public Health website.

Uganda

For more information view this blog article.

Zambia

For more information view this blog article.

Zimbabwe

For more information view this blog article.

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