Madagascar: Authorities maintain preexisting COVID-19-related domestic measures and international travel restrictions as of Jan. 24 /update 38

Authorities in Madagascar maintain preexisting COVID-19-related domestic measures and international travel restrictions as of Jan. 24.

Event

Authorities in Madagascar have maintained the country's preexisting COVID-19-related domestic measures and international travel restrictions as of Jan. 24.

Domestic Measures

Outdoor events and sports competitions are permitted.
The number of people allowed to gather in indoor areas remains limited to 400.
Wearing a protective facemask remains mandatory in all public spaces.
Domestic flights operated by Tsaradia (TZ) are permitted. A negative COVID-19 test result is required three hours before departure.

International Travel Restrictions

Regional flights from Reunion are authorized. Authorities in Madagascar have, however, suspended commercial flights from Mauritius.
Long-haul flights from Europe to Antananarivo have resumed.
Nosy Be airport (NOS) remains closed to international flights as of Jan. 24.
Travelers who enter the country need to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken no more than 72 hours before arrival.
All passengers entering the country are subject to a COVID-19 test in the amount of EUR 25 per traveler.
Travelers will be subject to a quarantine period of up to two days until a negative test result has been received. In the case of a positive result, travelers will have to quarantine for 14 days.
Cargo transport is ongoing.
Special and repatriation services may be conducted with authorities' approval.

Authorities have yet to publish a list of countries from which travel to Madagascar will remain prohibited. These red-listed countries will be those where the epidemic is considered very active.

Authorities could change COVID-19 restrictions with little-to-no warning.

Advice

Follow all official instructions. Abide by national health and safety measures. Reconfirm all travel arrangements. Liaise with trusted contacts for further updates and guidance. Maintain contact with your diplomatic representation. Ensure contingency plans account for further disruptive measures or extensions of current restrictions.