Gabon has partially reopened its borders, allowing a limited number of flights each week. It’s mandatory to wear a face mask in public. There’s a curfew in place from 6pm to 5am. Follow the advice of local authorities.
There’s heightened political unrest in Guinea, with the potential for the situation to deteriorate without warning. You should remain vigilant, monitor local media, and avoid movement (see ‘Safety’). Land borders are closed and some flights have been cancelled. Contact your airline for more information. The Australian High Commission in Accra has very limited capacity to […]
Some international flights into and from Asmara have resumed but remain limited. Check with your airline. Local authorities have relaxed COVID-19 restrictions. There remains the possibility of curfews, travel restrictions or other measures being re-introduced at short notice. Regularly check the advice of local authorities.
The travel advice level has been lowered to ‘Reconsider your need to travel’ to Eswatini due to the impacts of COVID-19 health risks and disruptions to global travel. Several destinations continue to restrict entry or transit of travellers from Estwatini. These restrictions may change at short. A curfew is in place.
International commercial flights to Côte d’Ivoire have resumed. All land and sea borders remain closed to regular commercial passenger travel. You’ll need to present a negative COVID-19 test result taken no more than seven days before arrival or departure. If you’re arriving from a country where the COVID-19 Omicron variant has been detected, you’ll be […]
A nationwide State of Emergency is in force. The Central African Republic’s airspace is closed to foreign governments and NGOs. A nationwide curfew is in place from 6pm to 5am. COVID-19 is widespread in CAR. If you’re travelling to CAR, despite our advice, you may be required to self-isolate for 14 days or obtain a […]
Land and sea borders in Burundi are mostly closed except for the movement of goods. There are limited commercial flights into and out of Bujumbura International Airport. You must present proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours of boarding your flight when entering the country. On arrival, you must take a COVID-19 […]
Angola is under a ‘state of public calamity’ until further notice. Most shops and services are now allowed to operate with some restrictions. Angola has opened its borders to South Africa, Botswana, Eswatini, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia and Zimbabwe.
Visas to enter Benin are restricted. You’re only allowed to enter or exit Benin if it is an ‘extreme necessity’. You must register entry or exit information online in advance of travel. If you enter by air, you’ll be tested for COVID-19 on arrival at your own expense. If you’re sick, you may be quarantined […]
Various COVID-19 restrictions on movements and gatherings are in place, including wearing a face mask in public. Follow the advice of local authorities on COVID-19 related restrictions. Reduced international commercial flights are available.