African Countries Entry requirements update
- Update on Malawi
- Update of information regarding vaccination certificates
- Update on Kenya
- Introduction of exemption from mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination categories introduced
- All passengers arriving into Kenya through any point of entry must have a certificate of
- COVID-19 vaccination. The following categories of travelers are exempt from the requirement:
- a. Travelers below the age of eighteen (18) years.
- b. Travelers with medical conditions preluding vaccination. Such persons shall be
- required to provide a letter from a recognized medical practitioner detailing the medical reason preluding vaccination.
- c. Travelers who have recovered from an active COVID-19 infection or received convalescent plasma in the preceding 90 days. Such persons shall be required to provide a letter from a recognized medical practitioner showing that the person may have recovered from an active infection in the preceding 90 days.
- d. Returning unvaccinated Kenyans who have difficulty accessing vaccines in their current country of residence. Such persons must be prepared to be vaccinated immediately upon arrival and must register for vaccination on Chanjo-Ke platform before departure. Proof of registration shall be required before entry in to the country
- PCR -ve test requirements currently remain for ALL travellers
- Introduction of exemption from mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination categories introduced
- Update on Republic of Congo
- Addition of requirement of PCR test on arrival
- Update on Rwanda
- Quarantine period for all arriving passengers reduced from 3 days to 24 hours pending PCR Test Results
- Updated information document for all passengers arriving in Rwanda
- Update on Zambia
- List of ‘High Risk’ countries removed
- Update on Tanzania
- All travellers who have been in the countries listed in the preceding 14 days will be subject to a rapid test on arrival at a cost of US$10 (US$25 for direct arrivals into Zanzibar)