Madagascar: Authorities to gradually ease international COVID-19 restrictions from Oct. 23 /update 35

Authorities in Madagascar to gradually ease international COVID-19 restrictions from Oct. 23

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Officials have announced they will gradually ease international COVID-19 restrictions from Oct. 23.

Travel Restrictions

Routine international air travel to Madagascar will gradually resume from Oct. 23.

As of October 23, regional flights from the islands of Mauritius and Reunion will be authorized. Long-haul flights from Europe to Antananarivo, as well as charter flights from Milan and Rome, Italy, to Nosy Be island, will resume from November 6.
Travelers who enter the country will need to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken no more than 72 hours before arrival.
All passengers entering the country will be subject to a COVID-19 test, for which the cost will be included in the flight ticket price.
Travelers will be subject to a quarantine period of up to two days until a negative test result has been received. In case of a positive result, travelers will have to quarantine for 14 days.
Sea borders remain closed as of Oct. 18.
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 travels to Madagascar will remain prohibited. These red-listed countries will be those where the epidemic is considered very active.

Domestic Restrictions

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

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.