12 Jul 2021 | 06:24 PM UTC
Tanzania: COVID-19-related restrictions remain largely unchanged as of July 12 by comparison with those in force during early June /update 13
COVID-19 restrictions in Tanzania remain largely unchanged as of July 12 as compared with those in place in early June.
Event
As of July 12, the COVID-19-related restrictions in force in Tanzania remain largely unchanged by comparison with the measure in effect during the first week of June. Under current directives, all travelers entering Tanzania must provide a negative result from a PCR COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours before arrival. Additionally, all incoming passengers must complete and submit an online Traveller’s Surveillance Form within 24 hours before arrival. Travelers who will be in transit for more than 72 hours must be re-tested upon arrival.
Moreover, all travelers arriving from or having traveled through India within the 14 days prior to entering Tanzania must take a rapid test on arrival followed by 14 days of mandatory quarantine at a government facility at their own expense. Tanzanian nationals returning from India, however, are reportedly allowed to quarantine in their homes under strict supervision.
Additional measures put in place concerning cross-border traffic by commercial trucks and other cargo vehicles include:
No more than three persons are allowed per vehicle.
Drivers suspected of being infected with COVID-19 will be quarantined at designated facilities at their own expense.
Crew members must declare their final destinations at the point of entry; only one stop will be allowed at government-designated locations.
Drivers and crew members who possess negative results from COVID-19 tests may be randomly retested upon arrival.
Authorities could reimpose, extend, further ease, or otherwise amend any restrictions with little-to-no notice depending on disease activity over the coming weeks.
Advice
Follow all official instructions. Reconfirm all travel arrangements before departure, including possible self-isolation requirements. Maintain contact with your diplomatic representation. Consider delaying travel if showing COVID-19-like symptoms as they may prompt increased scrutiny and delays.
