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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
Hassan Djamous International Airport and land borders have reopened. The security situation following the death of President Idriss Déby remains volatile with a heightened risk of violent conflict and civil unrest in all parts of the country. If you’re in Chad, you should remain vigilant, activate your emergency arrangements and consider leaving by commercial means […]
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 […]
Limited international flights from Algeria have resumed. Domestic flights are operational. On arrival in Algeria you must present evidence of a negative COVID-19 (PCR) test result, taken in the 36 hours before departure. Further testing applies on arrival (see ‘Travel’). Measures to stop the spread of COVID-19, including curfews, are in place in large cities […]
The Australian Government has announced the Biosecurity Emergency Determination relating to COVID-19 will not be renewed.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many of Australia’s embassies, high commissions and consulates have had to adjust to local regulations on social distancing and self-isolation. Our ability to provide consular services may be limited due to restrictions on our movements.