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16 Mar 2022 | 09:51 AM UTC

Namibia: Officials relax COVID-19 restrictions beginning March 16 /update 31

Officials in Namibia relax international entry and domestic COVID-19 restrictions beginning March 16.

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Officials announced relaxed domestic and international entry COVID-19 restrictions beginning March 16. Domestically, masks in public are no longer mandatory, though it is encouraged on public transport or at indoor public meetings. Individuals must maintain a one-meter distance with others at all times. The number of attendees allowed at public gatherings has also risen. Vaccinated travelers entering the country no longer require a pre-departure PCR test. Non-vaccinated travelers must present a negative PCR test result.

Domestic Measures

  • Public gatherings of up to 1,000 people are allowed, but social distancing must be observed.

  • Casinos and bars can operate at a 50-percent capacity.

  • The sale of alcohol remains restricted from 09:00-18:00 from Monday through Friday and 09:00 to 13:00 on Saturdays.

International Travel Restrictions

  • Unvaccinated travelers must present a negative PCR test result taken less than 72 hours before arrival. Only test results obtained from the Trusted Travel Platform will be valid for entry into Namibia. The QR code that the website generates after submitting the test result should be presented upon boarding a flight to Namibia and upon arrival in the country.

  • Travelers who arrived without a test result or with a result outside the outlined period will be subject to quarantine and a test. Travelers will remain in quarantine until negative test results are returned.

  • Returning citizens and permanent residents that have a certified de-isolation (successful quarantine) from the government of the country of departure will not be subject to quarantine.

  • Random PCR tests may be conducted on incoming travelers at any point of entry.

  • Travel for tourism via land or sea is limited to select ports of entry, including the Katima Mulilo, Ariamsvlei, and Noordoewer border posts and Walvis Bay Harbor.

Officials could amend restrictions at short notice. Authorities will issue fines to persons not complying with the COVID-19-related measures.

Advice

Follow all official instructions. Confirm with local authorities or diplomatic missions on the status of quarantine and or other restrictive measures. Reconfirm all travel arrangements. Maintain contact with your diplomatic representation.

Resources

World Health Organisation (WHO)
Ministry of Health and Social Services

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