Africa: COVID-19 Trip Support Updates

ALGERIA

Last Updated:  12/03/2020
Subject: Latest Algeria Restrictions
Validity:
Start date: 05 July 20
End date: UFN 
 

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• Not allowed without diplomatic clearance
• Allowed flights are: State Flights, Cargo Flights, MEDEVAC, Repatriation and Private.
• All flights must get Permission from Algerian Civil Aviation authority.

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• Tech stop is possible however crew rest requires CAA permission

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• 14 Days

DATE THE RESTRICTION IS CURRENTLY EXPECTED TO END OR BE RE-

EVALUATED

• No date given (Until further notice)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• NIL 

LATEST NOTAMS 

 CNL NOTAM :

A0986/20

All Flights from and to Algeria are prohibited, flights exempted are:

- State ACFT.

- Cargo flights.

- MEDEVAC flights.

- Technical landing were crews and

passengers do not disembark.

- Private purposes flights.

- Repatriation flights.

NB : it is understood that the flights

mentioned above must have the Overflight

and landing permission from the Algerian

civil aviation authority

ANGOLA

Last Updated:  12/24/2020
Subject: Latest Country Restrictions through January 15, 2021

OPEN WITH RESTRICTIONS ( All aircraft require Prior approval and strict conditions apply.) 
US aircraft: All Aircraft allowed subject to CAA approval. 
US passengers: Not Specified. 
Quarantine: YES
 

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• No Restrictions 
• All passengers require Negative PCR test no older than 72 Hours 

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• No restriction for tech stop, crew rest only at FNLU at approved hotels – check with handler for recommendations.

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• No Quarantine Required.

DATE THE RESTRICTION IS CURRENTLY EXPECTED TO END OR BE RE-EVALUATED

• January 15, 2021

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• N/A

LATEST NOTAMS

• None

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BENIN

Last Updated:  29 AUG 20
Subject: Latest Country Restrictions – Permanent
 
BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• No restrictions on business flights

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• Technical stops allowed  

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• No quarantine requirements for crew however all PAX will be tested upon arrival

DATE THE RESTRICTION IS CURRENTLY EXPECTED TO END OR BE RE-EVALUATED

• N/A

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• N/A

LATEST NOTAMS

• No Notam issued regarding COVID19 as stipulated by handler but they will provide updates when available.

BOTSWANA

Last Updated: 12/18/2020
Subject: Latest Country Restrictions has been lifted

OPEN. NEGATIVE PCR TEST TO BE PROVIDED 
US aircraft: All Aircraft allowed subject to CAA approval. 
US passengers: Not Specified. 
Quarantine: YES if signs of illness

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• All flights permitted subject to CAA approval

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• Crew rest not allowed
• Technical refueling is allowed; prior permission is required.

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• N/A

DATE THE RESTRICTION IS CURRENTLY EXPECTED TO END OR BE RE-EVALUATED

• N/A

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Lockdown has been lifted

LATEST NOTAMS

• No COVID related NOTAM available.

BURKINA FASO

Last Updated:  03/08/2020
Subject: Latest Country Restrictions / Border open
 
BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• All flights may continue as per normal
• Prior permission required

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• Every traveler must provide a negative COVID19 test upon arrival no older than 5days

 
QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS
Nil
 
DATE THE RESTRICTION IS CURRENTLY EXPECTED TO END OR BE RE-
EVALUATED
Unknown
 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• DFFD may be filed as an alternative aerodrome

LATEST NOTAMS

No COVID related NOTAM available.

BURUNDI

Date: 11/10/2020

Subject: Latest Country Restrictions through November 30, 2020

Closed 
US aircraft: All Aircraft as per the exempted below are allowed subject to CAA approval. 
US passengers: Not Specified. 
Quarantine: YES
 

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• All flights to/from HBBA are suspended due to Covid-19 infection prevention
• Exempted are:
  • Cargo flights
  • Humanitarian or medical urgency flights
  • Technical Landings
  • Diplomatic and special flights authorized by the Government
• Prior permission required

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• Technical refueling is allowed; Prior permission is required.

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• Unknown
• Crew will not have to Quarantine if they present a negative PCR/Covid test on arrival. This is applicable only for their movement from HBBA to Hotel at arrival and Hotel to HBBA on departure

DATE THE RESTRICTION IS CURRENTLY EXPECTED TO END OR BE RE-EVALUATED

• November 30, 2020

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• HBBA operating 24/7

LATEST NOTAMS

New Notam should be published soon however Handler have advised the above. 

A0043/20

Q) HBBA/QFAXX/IV/NBO/A/000/999/0319S02919E005
B) FROM: 20/10/01 07:00C) TO: 20/10/30 23:59 EST
E) IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTS, PUBLIC WORKS 
EQUIPMENT AND LAND USE PLANNING AIMING TO PREVENT THE INTRODUCTION 
OR SPREAD OF COVID19 ALL COMMERCIAL FLIGHTS TO AND FROM MELCHIOR 
NDADAYE INTL AP ARE SUSPENDED EXCEPT FOR HUMANITARIAN, CARGO FLTS, 
DIPLOMATIC AND AMBULANCE (SANITARY EMERGENCY).

CAMEROON

Last Updated: 01/03/2021
Subject: Latest Country Restrictions through January 31, 2021

Closed
US aircraft: Subject to restrictions and CAA approval.
US passengers: Not Specified.
Quarantine: No
 

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• ALL CAMEROON AIRPORTS ARE CLOSED TO ALL INBOUND INTL FLIGHTS DUE TO COVID-19 INFECTION PREVENTION.
• THIS RESTRICTION DOES NOT AFFECT THE FOLLOWING FLIGHTS:
  • AIRCRAFT IN STATE OF EMERGENCY
  • CARGO FLIGHTS
  • TECHNICAL LANDING
  • MEDEVAC FLIGHTS
  • REPATRIATION AND SPECIAL FLIGHTS AUTHORIZED BY GOVERNMENT
• BUSINESS FLIGHTS ARE PERMITTED PROVIDED SPECIAL AUTHORIZATION IS OBTAINED FROM THE CAMEROON CAA AT LEAST 48 HRS BEFORE ARRIVAL.

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• TECHNICAL LANDING ARE ALLOWED PROVIDED FLIGHT CLEARANCE IS OBTAINED FROM THE CAMEROON CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITIES.

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• CREW MEMBERS AND PASSENGERS DISEMBARKING MUST FOLLOW THE DIRECTIVES OF THE HEALTH AUTHORITIES AT ALL TIMES
• CREW NIGHT STOP IS PERMITTED PROVIDED CREW HAVE NEGATIVE PCR COVID19 TESTS ON ARRIVAL NO OLDER THAN 72 HRS.

DATE THE RESTRICTION IS CURRENTLY EXPECTED TO END OR BE RE-EVALUATED

• January 31, 2021

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• DUE TO OPERATIONAL REASONS, THE EXEMPTED FLIGHTS MUST TAKE OFF OR LAND AS FAR AS POSSIBLE BETWEEN 06:00 AND 22:00 UTC.

LATEST NOTAMS

A1777/20
Q) FCCC/QAFXX/IV/NBO/E/000/999/0043N01655E999
B) FROM: 20/12/31 17:46C) TO: 21/01/31 23:59 EST
E) ALL CAMEROON AIRPORTS ARE CLOSED TO ALL INBOUND INTL FLIGHTS DUE
TO COVID-19 INFECTION PREVENTION.THIS RESTRICTION DOES NOT AFFECT
THE FOLLOWING FLIGHTS:
1.AIRCRAFT IN STATE OF EMERGENCY
2.CARGO FLIGHTS
3.TECHNICAL LANDING
4.MEDEVAC FLIGHTS
5.REPATRIATION, SPECIAL AND COMMERCIAL FLIGHTS AUTHORIZED BY
GOVERNMENT.
PERSONS ON BOARD EXCEPT CREW SHALL NOT BE PERMITTED TO DISEMBARK
WITHOUT AUTHORIZATION. CREW MEMBERS AND PASSENGERS DISEMBARKING MUST
FOLLOW THE DIRECTIVES OF THE HEALTH AUTHORITIES.
EXCEPT AIRCRAFT IN EMERGENCY, THE EXEMPTED FLIGHTS HAVE TO SEEK
PRE-AUTHORIZATION FROM CAMEROON CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY. LANDING
AUTHORIZATION REQUESTS MUST BE SUBMITTED AT LEAST 48 HOURS BEFORE
THE SCHEDULED FLIGHT DATE,EXCEPT FOR MEDEVAC FLIGHTS THAT ARE TREATED
AS URGENT, BY EMAIL TO SURVOL(A)CCAA.AERO.
DUE TO OPERATIONAL REASONS,THE EXEMPTED FLIGHTS MUST TAKE OFF OR
LAND AS FAR AS POSSIBLE BETWEEN 06:00 AND 22:00 UTC.
ENR ATS IS NORMAL AND AIR OPERATORS ARE ABLE TO FILE DOUALA AND
YAOUNDE-NSIMALEN AS ALTERNATE AERODROMES

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CAPE VERDE

Last Updated: 01/03/2020
Subject: Latest Country Restrictions through January 21, 2021

Open with Restrictions
US aircraft: All Aircraft are allowed subject to CAA approval.
US passengers: Not Specified.
Quarantine: NO
 

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• Cape Verde Airports are open to all inbound international flights
• Negative Covid PCR test is required for all passengers and crew that are disembarking, not older than 72 hrs.
• Test can be performed at the airport on arrival at the persons expense.
• Prior permission required

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• Tech Stops are authorized

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• Crew members authorized to disembark shall comply with Sanitary and Health
  Screening procedures

DATE THE RESTRICTION IS CURRENTLY EXPECTED TO END OR BE RE-EVALUATED

• January 21, 2021

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• N/A
   

LATEST NOTAMS

A0135/20
Q) GVSC/QOECH/IV/NBO/E/000/999/1830N02845W999
B) FROM: 20/12/21 16:30C) TO: 21/01/21 16:30 EST
E) COVID-19: ALL INBOUND INTL FLIGHTS, TO AND FROM CABO VERDE, ARE
AUTHORIZED.
OPERATIONS ARE ALSO AUTHORIZED FOR TECHNICAL LANDING AND REFUELING AT
NATIONAL AIRPORTS THAT MAY INVOLVE THE REST OF CREWS AND PASSENGERS,
AND THE RESPECTIVE EMBARKATION AND DISEMBARKATION OF PASSENGERS AND
CREW MEMBERS
HEALTH SURVEILLANCE
CREW MEMBERS AND PASSENGERS INTENDING TO DISEMBARK, ARE REQUIRED TO
PRESENT A NEGATIVE ANTIGEN TEST RESULT OR A NEGATIVE RT-PCR TEST
RESULT, OR ANY OTHER NEGATIVE MOLECULAR TEST RESULT VALIDATED BY
HEALTH AUTHORITIES, CARRIED OUT WITHIN A MAXIMUM PERIOD OF 72 HOURS,
BEFORE BOARDING, UNDER PENALTY OF BEING REFUSED ENTRY INTO THE
COUNTRY.
THE TEST IS ALLOWED TO BE PERFORMED IN CABO VERDE AT THE PASSENGER'S
EXPENSE. IT IS INCUMBENT ON OPERATORS AND AIRPORT AND HEALTH
AUTHORITIES, BEFORE BOARDING, TO REQUEST PASSENGERS TO PRESENT THE
NEGATIVE ANTIGEN TEST RESULT, THE NEGATIVE RT-PCR TEST RESULT OR ANY
OTHER NEGATIVE MOLECULAR TEST RESULT, CARRIED OUT WITHIN A MAXIMUM
PERIOD OF 72 HOURS, AND IN CASE OF NON-COMPLIANCE, IT IS FORBIDEN TO
BE BOARDING OR DISEMBARKING, AS THE CASE MAY BE.
CREW AND PASSENGERS MUST COMPLETE THE SURVEILLANCE AND HEALTH CONTROL
FORM, PREFERABLY VIA THE WEB, WITHOUT PREJUDICE TO BEING ABLE TO DO
IT ON BOARD UPON AVAILABILITY BY THE AIR OPERATOR.
PEOPLE ARRIVING IN CABO VERDE MUST UNDERGO A HEALTH SCREENING AT
THE ENTRANCE TO THE TERMINAL AND WHEN A FEVER IS DETECTED, THEY MUST
BE IMMEDIATELY TAKEN TO THE ISOLATION SPACE WHERE THEY WILL BE
SUBJECTED TO A SECOND FEVER SCREENING, WITHOUT PREJUDICE TO OTHER
LEGAL HEALTH MEASURES IMPOSED. IF THE SITUATION ASSESSMENT JUSTIFIES
IT, THEY MUST BE SUBJECTED TO AN ANTIGEN TEST OR A RT-PCR TEST OR ANY
OTHER MOLECULAR TEST VALIDATED BY COVID-19, BY THE COMPETENT
ENTITIES. 
EXCEPTIONAL REGIME
1.PASSENGERS WHO, EXCEPTIONALLY, DO NOT CARRY PROOF OF TESTING TO
COVID-19, WITH A NEGATIVE RESULT, UNDER THE TERMS OF THE PREVIOUS
NUMBERS, ARE IMMEDIATELY REFERRED BY THE COMPETENT SECURITY
AUTHORITIES, TO CARRY OUT THE SAID TEST, AT THEIR OWN EXPENSE.
2. THE CREW OF OPERATORS WHO CARRY OUT REGULAR COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES,
DULY AUTHORIZED BY THE AIR AUTHORITIES, ARE EXEMPT FROM THE
PRESENTATION OF AN ANTIGEN TEST, AN RT-PCR TEST OR ANY OTHER
VALIDATED MOLECULAR TEST WITH A NEGATIVE RESULT, CARRIED OUT WITHIN A
MAXIMUM PERIOD OF 72 HOURS, WITHOUT PREJUDICE TO COMPLIANCE WITH THE
OTHER MEASURES DETERMINED BY HEALTH AUTHORITIES.
3. PASSENGERS IN TRANSIT OR IN TRANSFER, WHO DO NOT CROSS THE
NATIONAL BORDER, ARE EXEMPTED FROM THE PRESENTATION OF THE ANTIGEN
TEST, THE RT-PCR TEST OR ANY OTHER MOLECULAR TEST, WITHOUT PREJUDICE
TO THE OBSERVANCE OF THE OTHER MEASURES DETERMINED BY THE HEALTH
AUTHORITIES.
4.  CHILDREN UNDER 7 YEARS OF AGE ARE EXCLUDED FROM THE PRESENTATION
OF THE ANTIGEN TEST, THE RT-PCR TEST OR ANY OTHER MOLECULAR TEST

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CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC

Last Updated: 01/03/2021
Subject: Latest Country Restrictions through March 09, 2021
Open with Restrictions
US aircraft: All Aircraft are allowed subject to CAA approval.
US passengers: Not Specified.
Quarantine: No
 

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• BANGUI M'POKO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT IS GRADUALLY REOPENED TO ALL INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS. HOWEVER COMMERCIAL PASSENGER FLIGHTS ARE AUTHORIZED ON THE BASIS OF ONE FLIGHT PER WEEK AND COMPANY ON DEPARTURE AND ARRIVAL.
• ALL PASSENGERS ON DEPARTURE AND ARRIVAL ARE SUBJECT TO THE BARRIER MEASURES ISSUED BY THE CENTRAL AFRICAN GOVERNMENT FOR THE FIGHT AGAINST COVID-19
• ALL AIRLINES WISHING TO SERVE BANGUI M'POKO AIRPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH NOTAM A1318/20 ARE REQUIRED TO FILE FLIGHT PLANS 24 HOURS BEFORE EOBT

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• TECHNICAL LANDING ALLOWED
• PRIOR PERMISSION REQUIRED

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• N/A

DATE THE RESTRICTION IS CURRENTLY EXPECTED TO END OR BE RE-EVALUATED

• March 09, 2021

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• N/A

LATEST NOTAMS

A1695/20

Q) FCCC/QPLXX/IV/M/AE/000/999/0424N01831E005
A) FEFF B) FROM: 20/12/10 17:31C) TO: 21/03/09 23:59 EST
E) DUE TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC AND THE DROP OF AIR TRAFFIC IN ASECNA
SPACE, ALL AIRLINES WISHING TO SERVE BANGUI M'POKO AIRPORT IN
ACCORDANCE WITH NOTAM A1691/20 ARE REQUIRED TO FILE FLIGHT PLANS 24
HOURS BEFORE EOBT

A1691/20

Q) FCCC/QFALT/IV/NBO/A/000/999/0424N01831E005
B) FROM: 20/12/10 14:55C) TO: 21/03/09 23:59 EST
E) BANGUI M'POKO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT IS GRADUALLY REOPENED TO ALL
INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS. HOWEVER COMMERCIAL PASSENGER FLIGHTS ARE
AUTHORIZED ON THE BASIS OF ONE FLIGHT PER WEEK AND COMPANY ON
DEPARTURE AND ARRIVAL. ALL PASSENGERS ON DEPARTURE AND ARRIVAL ARE
SUBJECT TO THE BARRIER MEASURES ISSUED BY THE CENTRAL AFRICAN
GOVERNMENT FOR THE FIGHT AGAINST COVID-19​​​

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CHAD

LAST UPDATED:  JANUARY 03, 2021
SUBJECT: LATEST COUNTRY RESTRICTIONS THROUGH TO JANUARY 31, 2020
OPEN WITH RESTRICTIONS

LANDING PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ALL FLIGHTS

 
BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• NO RESTRICTIONS ARE IN PLACE AGAINST ANY FLIGHT TYPES PROVIDED THAT A LANDING PERMIT IS GRANTED BY THE CAA.

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• TECHNICAL STOPS ARE PERMITTED
• CREW REST IS PERMITTED PROVIDED THAT APPROVAL IS GRANTED BY THE CAA
• NEGATIVE COVID19 PCR TEST CERTIFICATES AREN’T MANDATORY FOR CREW HOWEVER IT IS RECOMMENDED TO HAVE ONE

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• ALL ARRIVING PASSENGERS ARE TO HAVE NEGATIVE COVID19 PCR TESTS UPON ARRIVAL AND SELF-QUARANTINE WILL BE MANDATORY IF FOUND TO BE POSITIVE – THIS WILL BE AT THE PASSENGER’S OWN EXPENSE.
• PASSENGERS AND CREW WILL HAVE THEIR TEMPERATURE CHECKED UPON ARRIVAL

DATE THE RESTRICTION IS CURRENTLY EXPECTED TO END OR BE RE-EVALUATED

• ONGOING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• A CURFEW REMAINS IN EFFECT DAILY FROM 20:00 Z TO 04:00 Z – NO PAX FLIGHTS ARE PERMITTED TO DISEMBARK DURING THIS TIME.
• FTTJ IS OPEN TO ALL INTERNAITONAL FLIGHTS

LATEST NOTAMS

• NIL

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COMOROS

Last Updated:  09/17/2020
Subject: Latest Country Restrictions through December 07, 2020
 
 

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• Business Flights allowed on the following conditions:
  • Due to COVID-19, proof of disinfection of all aircraft must be presented on arrival
  • All passengers must complete a Health Report relating to Covid-19 which will be made available to them on arrival
  • All passengers on international flights must present a negative Covid-19 test dated no later than 3 days prior to arrival at the Union of Comoros by an approved diagnostic Center
  • The Disembarking of passengers who do not meet the above conditions in a Comorian AP, will be subject to sanctions as well as responsible for the expenses of all transport costs to the point of departure

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• N/a

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• N/a

DATE THE RESTRICTION IS CURRENTLY EXPECTED TO END OR BE RE-EVALUATED

• December 07, 2020

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• N/a

 
LATEST NOTAMS

Q) FMMM/QFAXX/IV/NBO/A/000/999/1132S04316E005
B) FROM: 20/09/07 03:00C) TO: 20/12/07 23:59 EST
E) DUE TO 'COVID-19', PAX RESTRICTIONS AND HEALTH MEASURES:
1-CTL SHEET: DISINFECTION OF THE ACFT AGAINST 'COVID-19' MUST 
BE PRESENTED AT THE ARR OF EACH INTL COMMERCIAL FLT.
2-ANY PAX ON INTL FLT MUST COMPLETE A HEALTH REPORT RELATING TO
'COVID-19' WHICH WILL BE MADE AVBL TO THEM BY THE HEALTH AUTHORITY.
3-ANY PAX BOARDING A FLT TO THE UNION OF COMOROS MUST PROVE THEIR
NEGATIVITY TO A 'RT-PCR' TEST FOR 'COVID-19' DATING THREE DAYS (72HR)
BFR THE DOF BY AN APPROVED DIAGNOSTIC CENTER.
4-THE DISEMBARKING OF PAX WHO DOES NOT MEET THE ABV CONDITIONS IN A
COMORIAN AP, EXPOSE THE RESPONSIBLE AIRLINE TO ADMINISTRATIVE
SANCTIONS AND THE OBLIGATION TO TRANSPORT AT ITS EXPENSE THE 
NON-COMPLIANT PAX TO ITS POINT OF DEP BOARDING.

CONGO

LAST UPDATED:  01/03/2021
SUBJECT: LATEST COUNTRY RESTRICTIONS THROUGH TO JANUARY 31, 2021

OPEN WITH RESTRICTIONS

 
BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• NO RESTRICTIONS ARE IN PLACE AGAINST ANY FLIGHT TYPES PROVIDED THAT A LANDNING PERMIT IS GRANTED BY THE CONGO CAA.

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• TECHNICAL STOPS ARE PERMITTED PROVIDE NO PASSENGERS DISEMBARK FROM THE AIRCRAFT
• CREW REST IS PERMITTED PROVIDED THAT APPROVAL IS GRANTED BY THE CAA AND AIRPORT AUTHORITIES – CONTACT A HANDLING AGENT TO ENSURE AUTHORIZATION IS GRANTED
• NEGATIVE COVID19 PCR TEST CERTIFICATES AREN’T MANDATORY FOR CREW HOWEVER IT IS RECOMMENDED TO HAVE ONE

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• ALL ARRIVING PASSENGERS ARE TO HAVE NEGATIVE COVID19 PCR TESTS UPON ARRIVAL AND SELF-QUARANTINE WILL BE MANDATORY IF FOUND TO BE POSITIVE.
• PASSENGERS AND CREW WILL HAVE THEIR TEMPERATURE CHECKED UPON ARRIVAL AND WILL BE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE A HEALTH CARD

DATE THE RESTRICTION IS CURRENTLY EXPECTED TO END OR BE RE-EVALUATED

• ONGOING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• THE BORDER HAS BEEN OPENED AS OF 24 TH AUGUST 2020 HOWEVER THERE IS A CURFEW THAT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE FROM 11:00 PM TO 05:00 PM LOCAL DAILY.

LATEST NOTAMS

• NIL

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DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO

Last Updated: 12/07/2020
Subject: Latest DRC Restrictions through 22/02/2022

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• None

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• None

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• None

DATE THE RESTRICTION IS CURRENTLY EXPECTED TO END OR BE RE-EVALUATED

• February 22, 2022

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Nil

LATEST NOTAMS

Q) FZZA/QOECH/IV/NBO/E/000/999/0248S02226E999 
B) FROM: 20/08/17 06:00C) TO: 22/02/22 22:22 
E) COVID-19:
AIRPORTS OPEN TO INTERNATIONAL AND NATIONAL PAX TRAFFIC.
PAXES ARE REQUIRED TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS ON MEASURES
BARRIERS FOR SANITARY HYGIENE ON ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE IN PARTICULAR:
1) WEAR A MASK
2) HAND WASHING OR DISINFECTION
3) PRESENTATION OF MEDICAL CERTIFICATE CONFIRMING THE RESULT
   NEGATIVE COVID-19 TEST CARRIED OUT THREE DAYS BEFORE
   THE TRIP.
4) RESPECT OF PHYSICAL DISTANCIATION DURING FORMALITIES
   OF MIGRATION, EMBARKATION AND DISEMBARKATION.
5) COMPLIANCE WITH AIRPORT PERSONNEL INSTRUCTIONS.
   NOTAM A0075 / 20 CANCELED

Djibouti

Last Updated:  03 DEC 2020
Subject: Latest Country Restrictions through: Open
Open
US aircraft: All Aircraft are allowed subject to CAA approval.
US passengers: Not Specified.
Quarantine: No
 

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• None

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• Tech stops Allowed
• Crew rest Allowed

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• Crew will be tested on-arrival. 2hrs quarantine in the airport until the results.

DATE THE RESTRICTION IS CURRENTLY EXPECTED TO END OR BE RE-
EVALUATED

• N/A

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Negative PCR certificates required valid for 72hrs prior to the arrival

LATEST NOTAMS

• None

EGYPT

Last Updated:  24/08/2020
Subject: Latest Country Restrictions through September 30, 2020
 
BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• Entry is allowed to:
  • All citizens (crew and pax) regardless of nationality
    • As long as they have a negative PCR certificate upon arrival to Egypt.
  • The PCR test must be completed with 72hrs prior to arrival into Egypt and the person must carry the PCR certificate with them
  • Airport lists are as follows:
    • HEMM
    • HEGN
    • HESH
    • HEMA
    • HETB
• - REQUIREMENTS
  • MANDATORY USE OF MASKS FOR PASSENGER THROUGHOUT THE FLIGHT
  • KEEP SOCIAL SEPARATION BTN PASSRNGERS WHEN EMBARK AND COMING DOWN FROM THE
• ACFT
  • COMMITMENT OF THE PASSENGER TO FULFILL (DECLARATION FROM) BEFORE EMBARK THE
• ACFT IN DEP AIRPORT AND SUBMIT THERETO TO QUARANTINE AUTHORITY IN THE DEST AIRPORT
• - PROCEDURES FOR AIRLINES
  • 1-AIRLINES COMMITMENT TO PROVIDE (DECLARATION FORM) AT DEP AIRPORT AND ENSURE THAT IT IS FULFILLED AND SIGNED BY THE PASSENGER BEFORE EMBARK ON EVERY INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT.
  • 2-EXAMINATION FOR DEPARTING PASSENGERS AT THE DEP AIRPORT (EXIT SCREENING),INTENDING ENTRY TO EGYPT.
  • 3-AIRLINES COMMITMENT NOT TO ALLOW ANY PASSENGER TO BOARD WITH A TEMPERATURE
• EQUAL OR OVER 38 DEGREE OR SUFFERING FROM ANY RESPIRATORY SYSTEM SYMPTOMS AND REGISTERING THERETO IN THE PASSENGER LIST AND DELIVER TO THE QUARANTINE AUTHORITY IN THE DEST AIRPORT.
  • 4-AIRLINES COMMITMENT TO FULFILL THE GENERAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THE ACFT AND DELIVER IT TO THE QUARANTINE AUTHORITY IN THE DEST AIRPORT.
  • 5-AIRLINES COMMITMENT TO SUBMIT A FORM TO THE QUARANTINE AUTHORITY AT THE DEST AIRPORT,IN ORDER TO STATE THE CLEANSING OF THE ACFT COMING FROM ABROAD.
    • NOTE 1 / TRANSIT PERSONS ON BOARD EXCEPT CREW SHALL NOT BE PERMITTED TO DISEMBARK WITHOUT AUTHORISATION.
    • NOTE 2 /THE PREVENTIVE MEDICINE BULLETIN WAS DISTRIBUTED TO ALL AIRLINES AND AGENCY COMPANIES OPERATING WITHIN THE A.R.E)

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• Technical refueling allowed
• Crew rest is allowed

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• Self-quarantine is no longer mandatory

DATE THE RESTRICTION IS CURRENTLY EXPECTED TO END OR BE RE-
EVALUATED

• Borders are open with the only limitation being the PCR test.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• N/A

LATEST NOTAMS
A0237/20
Q) HECC/QAFXX/IV/NBO/E/000/999/2721N03009E999
B) FROM: 20/06/30 22:00C) TO: 20/09/30 23:59 EST
E) COVID-19: PASSENGERS AND AIRLINES REQUIREMENTS:
CONCERNING PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES TO DEAL WITH THE HEALTH CRISIS
CAUSED BY COVID-19
-PROCEDURES FOR PASSENGER
1-MANDATORY USE OF MASKS FOR PASSENGER THROUGHOUT THE FLIGHT
2-KEEP SOCIAL SEPARATION BTN PASSRNGERS WHEN EMBARK AND COMING DOWN
FROM THE ACFT
3-COMMITMENT OF THE PASSENGER TO FULFILL (DECLARATION FROM) BEFORE
EMBARK THE ACFT IN DEP AIRPORT AND SUBMIT THERETO TO QUARANTINE
AUTHORITY IN THE DEST AIRPORT
- PROCEDURES FOR AIRLINES
1-AIRLINES COMMITMENT TO PROVIDE (DECLARATION FORM) AT DEP AIRPORT
AND ENSURE THAT IT IS FULFILLED AND SIGNED BY THE PASSENGER BEFORE
EMBARK ON EVERY INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT.
2-EXAMINATION FOR DEPARTING PASSENGERS AT THE DEP AIRPORT (EXIT
SCREENING),INTENDING ENTRY TO EGYPT.
3-AIRLINES COMMITMENT NOT TO ALLOW ANY PASSENGER TO BOARD WITH A
TEMPERATURE EQUAL OR OVER 38 DEGREE OR SUFFERING FROM ANY
RESPIRATORY SYSTEM SYMPTOMS AND REGISTERING THERETO IN THE PASSENGER
LIST AND DELIVER TO THE QUARANTINE AUTHORITY IN THE DEST AIRPORT.
4-AIRLINES COMMITMENT TO FULFILL THE GENERAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THE
ACFT AND DELIVER IT TO THE QUARANTINE AUTHORITY IN THE DEST AIRPORT.
5-AIRLINES COMMITMENT TO SUBMIT A FORM TO THE QUARANTINE AUTHORITY AT
THE DEST AIRPORT,IN ORDER TO STATE THE CLEANSING OF THE ACFT COMING

FROM ABROAD.
NOTE 1 / TRANSIT PERSONS ON BOARD EXCEPT CREW SHALL NOT BE PERMITTED
TO DISEMBARK WITHOUT AUTHORISATION.
NOTE 2 /THE PREVENTIVE MEDICINE BULLETIN WAS DISTRIBUTED TO ALL
AIRLINES AND AGENCY COMPANIES OPERATING WITHIN THE
A.R.E)

EQUATORIAL GUINEA

Last Updated:  09/04/2020
Subject: Latest Country Restrictions through September 30, 2020
 
 

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• The airport is open 24/7 for passenger flights, at a rate of one flight per week for each airline.
• Due to COVID 19 crisis, the crew and passengers must present a PCR tests, negative 48 hours before arriving into the country.

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• Allowed

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• No information available - Local handling agents can advise

DATE THE RESTRICTION IS CURRENTLY EXPECTED TO END OR BE RE-EVALUATED

• September 30, 2020

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• All flights to abide by pandemic preventative measures issued by WHO.

LATEST NOTAMSA1261/20
FCCC/QAFXX/IV/NBO/E/000/999/0345N00843E999
FROM: 20/08/31 09:07C) TO: 20/09/30 23:59 EST
COVID-19
SECOND PHASE OF RELAXATION OF CONTAINMENT MEASURES:
1. INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT TO ALL AIRLINES OPERATING IN EQUATORIAL GUINEA
ARE AUTHORIZED AT THE RATE OF ONE WEEKLY FLIGHT PER COMPANY. FOR
ADDITIONAL FLIGHT, AIRLINES MUST REQUEST SPECIAL AUTHORIZATION. EACH
COMPANY WILL REQUEST AN AIRPORT SLOT, NOT HAVING TO COINCIDE IN THE SCHEDULE.
2. PASSENGERS AND CREWS ARRIVING IN MALABO MUST PRESENT A NEGATIVE
PCR TEST CERTIFICATE VALID FOR 48 HOURS. IN CASE OF NOT PRESENTING
IT IS COMPULSORY TO TEST AND PAY BY THE PASSENGER OR CREW AT THE AIRPORT.
3. NATIONAL AIRLINES ARE AUTHORIZED TWO FLIGHTS PER DAY (MALABO-BATA-MALABO).
AIRLINES MUST GIVE PRIORITY TO PASSENGERS WHO ALREADY HAD PURCHASED TICKETS.
4. ALL FLIGHT MUST ABIDE BY ALL PANDEMIC PREVENTION MEASURES ISSUED BY THE WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION.

ERITREA

Last Updated:  12/03/2020
Subject: Latest ERITREA Restrictions Closed
 
 

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• Airports are still closed in Eritrea for business flights
• Kindly note that Eritrea HHAS Is Closed for Commercial Flights UFN.
   

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• Stops are only allowed on flight by flight basis if absolutely needed
• Crew rest not possible  
   

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• All passengers and crew from COVID-19 hotspot regions in the world are  subject to quarantine of not less than 14 days 

DATE THE RESTRICTION IS CURRENTLY EXPECTED TO END OR BE RE-
EVALUATED

• No date has been advised

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Permits have to be obtained through Ministry of foreign affairs

LATEST NOTAMS

• NO CURRENT NOTAMS

ETHIOPIA

Last Updated:  09/28/2020
Subject: Latest Country Restrictions through October 31, 2020
 

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• There are no restrictions to Ethiopia at this time. 
• Kindly be informed starting from 23 September 2020 all passengers travelling to the FDRE are required to present a valid Negative COVID-PCR test result issued within 120 hours starting from the time the sample is collected when arriving at ADD Bole Int. Airport. The test result should be issued from accredited laboratory centers any other medical certificates are considered to be invalid and are not accepted. 
• Kindly be informed that either pax or crew cannot get in without the negative PCR certificate, its mandatory. Additional information is that there is no quarantine hotels in Addis Ababa right now.

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• Technical refueling allowed
• There are no Quarantine facilities available in HAAB 

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• Kindly be informed that either pax or crew cannot get in without the negative PCR certificate, its mandatory. Additional information is that there is no quarantine hotels in Addis Ababa right now.

DATE THE RESTRICTION IS CURRENTLY EXPECTED TO END OR BE RE-EVALUATED

• TBC

 
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

•  None

LATEST NOTAMS

• No Covid19 related Notams
   

GABON

Last Updated: 01/03/2021
Subject: Latest Country Restrictions through January 15, 2021
 

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• Commercial Passenger flights, domestic and international flights are authorized – maximum of two flights per week per company.

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• None

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• There is no information as to whether there will be Quarantine or not.

DATE THE RESTRICTION IS CURRENTLY EXPECTED TO END OR BE RE-EVALUATED

• January 15, 2021 as per Notam

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• None

LATEST NOTAMS

A1482/20
Q) FCCC/QOECH/IV/NBO/E/000/999/0153S01156E999
B) FROM: 20/10/23 09:21C) TO: 21/01/15 23:59 EST
E) GABON: INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL FLIGHTS ARE AUTHORIZED FOR THREE 
FREQ PER WEEK, PER COMPANY AND ILLIMITED FOR DOMESTIC FLIGHTS

PDF version of this information attached HERE

GAMBIA

LAST UPDATED: 11 NOVEMBER 2020
SUBJECT: LATEST GAMBIA RESTRICTIONS THROUGH TO 31 DECEMBER 2020
OPEN WITH RESTRICTIONS
 
BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• THE FOLLOWING FLIGHTS ARE PERMITTED PROVIDED A LANDING PERMIT IS OBTAINED FROM THE CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY AND CLEARANCE IS OBTAINED FROM THE PORT HEALTH AUTHORITIES:
  • 1. FLIGHTS IN A STATE OF EMERGENCY
  • 2. TECHNICAL STOPOVERS WITHOUT DESEMBARKING PASSENGERS
  • 3. HUMANITARIAN, EVACUATION FLIGHTS AND RESCUE OPERATIONS
  • 4. UNITED NATIONAL FLIGHTS
  • 5. CARGO FLIGHTS AND REPATRIATION APPROVED BY THE STATE
  • 6. NATIONAL COMMERCIAL FLIGHTS
  • 7. MEDICAL FLIGHTS
  • 8. BUSINESS FLIGHTS
• A LANDING PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ALL FLIGHTS TO GAMBIA

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• THE DISEMBARKATION OF PASSENGERS AND CREW ARE SUBJECT TO AUTHORIZATION AND CONDITIONS SET AND SUPERVISED BY THE NATIONAL AUTHORITIES

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• 14 DAYS FOR ALL ARRIVING PASSENGERS
• ALL CREW AND PASSENGERS ARE TO HAVE A NEGATIVE COVID19 PCR TEST CERTIFICATE UPON ARRIVAL IN GAMBIA 

DATE THE RESTRICTION IS CURRENTLY EXPECTED TO END OR BE RE-EVALUATED

• ON GOING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• GBYD BANJUL INTL AIRPORT IS OPERATIONAL 24/7

LATEST NOTAMS
N/A

GHANA

Last Updated:  12/24/2020
Subject: Latest country Restrictions through January 30, 2021

OPEN WITH RESTRICTIONS ( All aircraft require Prior approval.) 
US aircraft: All Aircraft allowed subject to CAA approval. 
US passengers: Not Specified. 
Quarantine: NO
 

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• Kotoka International Airport (KIA) is open to all international flight from the 1st September 2020 
• The Ghana Health Service/Ministry of Health has instituted measures to prevent and control the spread of COVID 19 in Ghana related to international travel.
• The Ghana Health Service in collaboration with other partners will provide Port Health Services to ensure safety of flight crew, passengers and users of the airport. Port Health Services at the airport includes all health-related activities within the terminal including laboratory testing, inspection of relevant health documents, screening and triaging of passengers and the management of ill persons including transfer to appropriate health facilities; environmental inspections, supervision of cleaning and disinfection of aircraft and the entire airport terminal among others.
• All Passengers require PCR test 

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST   

• No restrictions

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• None

DATE THE RESTRICTION IS CURRENTLY EXPECTED TO END OR BE RE-EVALUATED

• January 30, 2021

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• COVID-19 PROTOCOLS OBSERVATION FOR AIRCRAFT OPERATORS AND FLIGHT CREW 
  • Airline crew arriving or departing on international flights at the KIA including those from the ECOWAS region will be required to meet the health requirements outlined below prior to admission into Ghana by the Ghana Immigration Service. 
  • 1. Crew Members on Departing Flights 
    • All crew members on international flights departing KIA must adhere to COVID-19 testing requirements for the destination countries. In addition, they must always wear a face mask appropriately (extending from the middle of the nasal bridge to halfway between the chin and the neck) and adhere to social distancing and hygiene protocols. 
  • 2. Crew Members on Arriving Flights 
    • Crew members must not have any symptoms suggestive of COVID-19 including body temperature 38°C. All persons must be wearing face mask appropriately upon arrival (extending from the middle of the nasal bridge to halfway between the chin and the neck) and adhere to social distancing and hygiene protocols. 
    • COVID-19 PROTOCOLS OBSERVATION FOR DEPARTING AND ARRIVING PASSENGERS 
    • All passengers departing or arriving on international flights at KIA including those from the ECOWAS region will be required to meet the health requirements outlined below prior to admission into Ghana by the Ghana Immigration Service. 
  • 3. Departing Passengers 
    • All passengers on international flights departing KIA will be required to adhere to COVID-19 testing requirements for the destination countries. All persons must be wearing a face mask appropriately (extending from the middle of the nasal bridge to halfway between the chin and the neck) and adhere to social distancing and hygiene protocols. Departing passengers will undergo COVID-19 screening including the checking of temperature. 
  • 4. Arriving Passengers 
    • All arriving passengers must not have any symptoms suggestive of COVID-19 including body temperature 38°C. They must be in possession of a COVID-19 negative PCR test result from an accredited laboratory in the country of origin. The test should have been done not more than 72 hours before the scheduled departure time from the country of origin. For passengers who transit through other countries before arriving in Ghana, the first country of departure will be the reference point. For passengers who depart Ghana and return within one (1) week, the passengers will not be required to present a COVID-19 test result from the country of departure. A negative COVID-19 test from Ghana used on departure will serve as evidence of meeting the COVID-19 test criteria for arriving in Ghana. In addition, all persons must be wearing face mask appropriately upon arrival (extending from the middle of the nasal bridge to halfway between the chin and the neck). All passengers will be subject to a mandatory COVID-19 test at the airport terminal at the cost to the passenger. All persons testing positive will receive further clinical assessment and treatment. All persons testing negative will be advised to continue to observe COVID-19 safety precautions following arrival in Ghana. 
    • Airlines who board passengers without a PCR test result or a Positive PCR test result will be sanctioned 
  • 5. Exemptions 
    • The following categories of passengers and crew are exempt from COVID-19 PCR test Testing 
      • i) Children under-5 years of age will not be required to undergo testing at the airport. 
      • ii) Persons who arrive under emergency circumstances such as diverted flights will not be required to undergo testing if they do not leave the airport or if they remain in transit such that they do not leave the hotel. 
      • iii) Airline crew are exempt from the pre-departure and arrival testing and should follow airline policy for testing. 
• MANAGEMENT OF CONFIRMED CASES OF COVID-19 
  • All persons testing positive will receive further clinical assessment and treatment. Confirmed COVID-19 positive will be handled by the Port Health Unit for the remainder of their arrival processes. Following completion of the arrival procedures, they will be sent to the Ga East Municipal Hospital for further clinical assessment and management. All persons testing negative will be advised to continue to observe COVID-19 safety precautions following arrival in Ghana.

LATEST NOTAMS

• None

PDF version of this information attached HERE

GUINEA

Last Updated:  12/17/2020
Subject: Latest Country Restrictions through Permanent

OPEN WITH RESTRICTIONS
US aircraft: All Aircraft allowed subject to CAA approval.
US passengers: Not Specified.
Quarantine: Only if signs of illness

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• Conakry airport has been reopened to all public passenger air traffic.

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• Technical landing is allowed
• Crew rest allowed except for crew.

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• Only if there are signs of illness.

DATE THE RESTRICTION IS CURRENTLY EXPECTED TO END OR BE RE-EVALUATED

• No New Notam

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Crew and pax should fly with a valid negative COVID 19 test certificate to GUCY.
• Having the valid negative test certificate will be allowed for over night PAX and crew.
• Airport working time 0400Z-2300Z/Better to plan flts for day time

LATEST NOTAMS

• No Notam

PDF version of this information attached HERE

GUINEA BISSAU

Last Updated:  07/29/2020
Subject: Latest Country Restrictions through 31 July, 2020
 
BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• GUINEE-BISSAU OSVALDO VIEIRA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT IS REOPENED TO ECOWAS COUNTRIES FLIGHTS to the 31 July and ALL countries from 1 August.
• These are 15 members of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) are Benin, Burkina Faso, Cabo Verde, Cote d'Ivoire, The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, and Togo

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• GUINEE-BISSAU OSVALDO VIEIRA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT IS REOPENED TO ECOWAS COUNTRIES FLIGHTS. HOWEVER TO ALL FLIGHTS FROM 1ST AUGUST 2020

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

No information Available

 
DATE THE RESTRICTION IS CURRENTLY EXPECTED TO END OR BE RE-
EVALUATED

• GUINEA-BISSA OSVALDO VIEIRA INTL AIURPORT WILL REOPEN TO ALL FLIGHTS FROM THE 1 ST OF AUG 2020

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
N/A 

LATEST NOTAMS
A1262/20
Q) GOOO/QFAXX/IV/NBO/A/000/999/1153N01539W005
B) FROM: 20/07/26 00:00C) TO: 20/07/31 23:59
E) GUINEE-BISSAU OSVALDO VIEIRA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT IS REOPENED
TO ECOWAS COUNTRIES FLIGHTS.
HOWEVER TO ALL FLIGHTS FROM 1ST AUGUST 2020

IVORY COAST

Last Updated:  12/03/2020
Subject: Latest Country Restrictions through: Open

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• None

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• Tech stop Allowed
• Crew rest Allowed

 QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• No Quarantine

DATE THE RESTRICTION IS CURRENTLY EXPECTED TO END OR BE RE-EVALUATED

• N/A 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Crew and Pax must have a Negative PCR certificate – Validity 7 days 

LATEST NOTAMS

• None

KENYA

Last Updated:  08/27/2020
Subject: Latest Country Restrictions through: Borders Open (31 OCT 2020)
 
 

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• All passenger flights allowed.

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• Tech stop Allowed
• Crew rest Allowed - All crew shall be exempt from quarantine after operating any flight if their body temperature is not above 37.5° C (99.5°F); do not exhibit symptoms of COVID–19 and there is no suspected case of COVID-19 on their flight. With a suspected case of COVID-19 on the flight, the crew shall be quarantined at home or designated facility. If results are negative they shall be allowed to resume normal duties.

 
QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• All arriving passengers on international flights whose body temperature is NOT above 37.5° C (99.5°F); do not have a persistent cough, difficulty in breathing or other flu-like symptoms; have negative PCR based COVID – 19 test carried out within 96 hours before travel and are from countries considered low to medium risk COVID – 19 transmission areas shall be exempt from quarantine.
• Travelers from the following countries will be exempt from quarantine:
  • Canada / South Korea / Namibia / Uganda / China / Rwanda / Morocco / Japan / Zimbabwe / Ethiopia / Switzerland / The United States of America (except for California, Florida and Texas) / United Kingdom / France / Netherlands / Qatar / United Arab Emirates / Italy / Germany 

 
DATE THE RESTRICTION IS CURRENTLY EXPECTED TO END OR BE RE-EVALUATED

• Borders Open (31 OCT 2020)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• The air operators shall be responsible for ensuring proper screening, medical briefing and reporting any cases to the relevant authorities
• For those passengers traveling out of the country, they will be required to abide by the particular travel, health and COVID-19 related requirements of the destination country;
• Passengers arriving on flights after the curfew, with a valid Air Ticket and Boarding Pass shall be allowed to proceed to their hotels and/or residences;
• Drivers should have evidence that they have come from the Airport to drop or pick up passengers;
• Air Operators shall provide guidance material to passengers regarding application of the preventive measures on board;
• Where physical distancing cannot be guaranteed because of the seat configuration or other operational constraints, the crew members will make constant on-board announcements reminding passengers to adhere at all times to all the other preventive measures including strict hand hygiene and respiratory etiquette and should wear a surgical face mask. In addition, other measures such as cabin high efficiency particulate filters (HEPA) where available will be employed.
• Kenya Airports Authority, Kenya Civil Aviation Authority and the Ministry of Transport, Infrastructure, Housing, Urban Development and Public Works is reviewing frequency and timing of flights to facilitate physical distancing at the Airports.

 
LATEST NOTAMS

A0335/20

Q) HKNA/QAFXX/IV/NBO/E/000/999/0215S03903E999
B) FROM: 20/08/18 11:30C) TO: 20/10/31 23:59 EST
E) COVID 19: RESUMPTION OF INTL PAX FLIGHTS. REF AIC 20/20.
1.THE FLW GUIDELINES SHALL APPLY TO ALL PAX INTO KENYA AND ON
TRANSIT THROUGH INTL AIRPORTS:
I.PAX FM THE LIST OF APPROVED STATES WHOSE BODY TEMPERATURE IS NOT
ABOVE 37.5 C (99.5 DEG FAHRENHEIT) DO NOT HAVE A PERSISTENT COUGH,
DIFFICULTY IN BREATHING OR OTHER FLU-LIKE SYMPTOMS HAVE NEGATIVE
PCR BASED COVID-19 TEST CARRIED OUT WITHIN 96 HOURS BEFORE TRAVEL
SHALL BE EXEMPT FROM QUARANTINE.
NON-COMPLIANT PAX WILL BE CHECKED INTO QUARANTINE FACILITIES AND
UNDERGO COVID-19 TEST AT THEIR OWN COST.
II.THE LIST OF APPROVED STATES CAN BE ACCESSED FM KCAA WEBSITE
HTTPS://WWW.KCAA.OR.KE/QUARANTINE-EXEMPTED-STATES AND WILL BE
REVIEWED AS NECESSARY TO ACCOMMODATE CHANGES COMMUNICATED BY THE
APPROVING AUTHORITY.
III.THE MANDATORY MINISTRY OF HEALTH TRAVELLERS HEALTH SERVICE
ONLINE FORM MUST BE FILLED AND SUBMITTED PRIOR TO TRAVEL.
IV.THE ONLINE FORM CAN BE ACCESSED FM THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH
WEBSITE HTTPS://BIT.LY/COVID19MOH
V.PAX DISEMBARKING SHOULD BE RELEASED FROM THE AIRCRAFT IN BATCHES
OF THIRTY PERSON (S) TO AVOID OVERCROWDING AT SCREENING AREA.
AIRLINE GROUND HANDLERS TO COORDINATE PAX RELEASE AT INTERVALS WITH
PORT HEALTH.
2.ALL FLIGHT CREW, AIR OPERATORS AND PAX ARE ADZ TO STRICTLY FLW
COVID-19 PREVENTION PROTOCOLS AT ALL AIRPORTS AND INSIDE THE
ACFT.
 

LESOTHO

Date: 01/03/2021
Subject: Latest Country Restrictions through January 20, 2021

OPEN WITH RESTRICTIONS
US aircraft: All Aircraft allowed subject to CAA approval. 
US passengers: Not Specified. 
Quarantine: No
 

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• All international, regional and domestic flights are now allowed.
• Negative Covid-19 test required, no older than 72hrs. 

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• Technical stops are allowed.

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• Only if no negative test can be presented. 

DATE THE RESTRICTION IS CURRENTLY EXPECTED TO END OR BE RE-EVALUATED

• Restriction valid until January 20, 2021

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Airport hours (0500 – 1600 UTC) daily 

LATEST NOTAMS

A0028/20

Q) FAJA/QOEXX/IV/NBO/AE/000/999/2927S02733E999
A) FXMM B) FROM: 20/10/20 12:11C) TO: 21/01/20 23:59 EST
E) COVID-19 PASSENGER REQUIREMENTS: PUBLIC HEALTH COVID-19 RISK
DETERMINATION AND MITIGATION MEASURE (N0.4) REGULATION 2020: INTL,
REGIONAL AND DOM FLT ARE ALLOWED. THE FLW COND MUST BE OBS: NO
TRAVELLER SHALL BE PERMITTED TO TRAVEL TO AND FM LESOTHO EXCEPT THE
FLW CAT OF TRAVELLERS FM A COUNTRY IN THE AFRICAN CONTINENT AND FM A
COUNTRY OUTSIDE THE AFRICAN CONTINENT WITH A LOW COVID-19 INFECTION
AND TRANSMISSION RATE: PATIENT, BUSINESS PEOPLE, MIGRANT WORKERS, DLY
COMMUTING AND BOARDING SCHOLARS, TERTIARY EDUCATION SCHOLARS,
TRAVELLERS ATTENDING A FAMILY FUNERAL, FOREIGN PERMANENT RESIDENT
PERMIT HOLDERS, TRAVELLERS WHO TRAVEL FOR PURPOSES OF IDENTIFYING A
DECEASED PERSON IN SOUTH AFRICA OR ACCOMPANYING A FAMILY MEMBER
REMAINS FOR BURIAL, DLY COMMUTING WORKERS RESIDING IN SOUTH AFRICA
AND WORKING IN LESOTHO, PENSIONERS, RETRENCHED BASOTHO MIGRANT
WORKERS, BASOTHO WHO WISH TO RETURN TO LESOTHO, TRAVELLERS WHO TRAVEL
A TRAVELLER IS PERMITTED TO TRAVEL TO AND FM LESOTHO SUBJ TO THE
FLW COND: A). THE TRAVELLER SHALL PROVIDE A 72-HR VALID NEGATIVE
COVID-19 TEST CERTIFICATE CONDUCTED BEFORE THE DATE OF TRAVEL B).
WHERE THE TRAVELLER FAILS TO SUBMIT A 72-HR VALID NEGATIVE COVID-19
TEST CERTIFICATE, HE SHALL, AT HIS OWN COST TAKE A RAPID TEST AT THE
BORDER CONTROL IF THE TEST IS AVAILABLE C). WHERE THE RESULT OF THE
RAPID TEST IS POSITIVE THE TRAVELLER SHALL BE SUBJ TO A CONFIRMATORY
PCR TEST OR, IF THE RESULT OF THE CONFIRMATORY PCR TEST ARE POSITIVE,
THE TRAVELLER SHALL BE SUBJ TO ISOLATION
SCHEDULE: 0500 - 1600

PDF version of this information is available HERE

LIBERIA

Last Updated:  07/01/2020
Subject: Latest Country Restrictions through N/A – Borders are Open
ANAC note 

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• No Restrictions

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• Tech Stop allowed
• Crew Rest allowed 

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• None

DATE THE RESTRICTION IS CURRENTLY EXPECTED TO END OR BE RE-EVALUATED

• N/A – Boarders are Open

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• The crews/passengers are thereby required to observe and practice the FLW health protocols as prescribed by the Health ministry of the republic of Liberia:
  • Everyone is required to wear face mask at all times;
  • Constantly wash your hands;
  • Social distancing;
  • Avoid touching your face with your hands; and
  • Catch coughs and sneezes in a tissue and dispose of it Immediately 

LATEST NOTAMS
A0059/20 NOTAMC A0056/20
Q)GLRB/QFAXX/ / /A/000/999/061425.60N0102135.56W
A)GLRB B)2007010001

E)ROBERT INTL AP REOPENED TO ALL COMMERCIAL AIRLINES
CREWS/PASSENGERS REQUIREMENTS:
THE CREWS/PASSENGERS ARE THEREBY REQUIRED TO OBSERVE AND
PRACTICE THE FLW HEALTH PROTOCOLS AS PRESCRIBED BY THE
HEALTH MINISTRY OF THE REPUBLIC OF LIBERIA:
1)EVERYONE IS REQUIRED TO WEAR FACE MASK AT ALL TIMES;
2)CONSTANTLY WASH YOUR HANDS;
3)SOCIAL DISTANCING;
4)AVOID TOUCHING YOUR FACE WITH YOUR HANDS; AND
5)CATCH COUGHS AND SNEEZES IN A TISSUE AND DISPOSE OF IT
IMMEDIATELY

June 30 Notam

LIBYA 

 
Date:               06/19/2020
Subject:          Latest Country Restrictions appear to be permanent as per Notam 

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS 

• All flights into Libya require a diplomatic clearance and all airports in Libya are operating between sunrise and sunset,

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• Technical fuel stops/crew rest are not allowed. 

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• Quarantine Requirement for Chadian citizens

DATE THE RESTRICTION IS CURRENTLY EXPECTED TO END OR BE RE-EVALUATED

• These restrictions are until further notice.

ANY OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION

• Nothing has changed for LIBYA. It appears the Notams are now stating Permanent on the Restrictions due the Covid-19 Pandemic.
• Libya is still considered a no fly zone.

LATEST NOTAMS

Q) HLLL/QAFLP/IV/NBO/E/000/999/2800N01754E999
B) FROM: 20/04/25 10:45C) TO: PERM
E) COVID-19. FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS, ALL FLIGHTS TO/FROM ALL LIBYAN 
(HLLL) AERODROMES ARE SUSPENDED DUE TO COVID-19 INFECTION PREVENTION.
THIS RESTRICTION DOES NOT AFFECT THE FOLLOWING FLIGHTS:
1-ACFT IN STATE OF EMERGENCY
2-VIP FLIGHTS
3-MEDAVAC FLIGHTS
4-CARGO FLIGHTS
5-UNITED NATIONS FLIGHTS
6-REPATRIATION FLIGHTS
PRE-AUTHORISATION FROM THE LIBYAN CIVIL AVATION AUTHORITIES IS
REQUIRED VIA LYCAA ADDRESS : EMAIL :  ATD(AT)CAA.GOV.LY
FAX +218213618075
A0027/20

MADAGASCAR

Last Updated: 01/03/2021
Subject: Latest Country Restrictions through January 16, 2021

Closed
US aircraft: Restricted and subject to CAA approval.
US passengers: Not Specified.
Quarantine: Yes
 

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• Cargo, Tech stop, Humanitarian, UN, Repatriation and Medevac flights
• International passenger flights suspended (Domestic passenger flight allowed subject to a negative PCR test result no older than 72HRS before boarding)

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• Only Cargo flights are allowed and Crew may not disembark the aircraft and operator must ensure they have sufficient crew/time for the return flight
• Crew rest Not Allowed

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• 14 day Quarantine for returning Malagasy Nationals

DATE THE RESTRICTION IS CURRENTLY EXPECTED TO END OR BE RE-EVALUATED

• January 16, 2021

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Only FMMI may be used as a Port of entry

LATEST NOTAMS

A2069/20
Q) FMMM/QOECH/IV/NBO/E/000/999/1953S04457E999
B) FROM: 20/12/30 07:04C) TO: 21/01/16 23:59 EST
E) 'COVID-19' - FLT RESTRICTIONS:
COMPLETE SUSPENSION OF ALL INTL AND REGIONAL FLT CONNECTING
MADAGASCAR EXC FOR CARGO FLT.

A2070/20
Q) FMMM/QOEXX/IV/NBO/E/000/999/1953S04457E999
B) FROM: 20/12/30 07:08C) TO: 21/01/16 23:59 EST
E) 'COVID-19' - FLT RESTRICTIONS:
CARGO FLT ARE STILL ALLOWED BUT THE DISEMBARKATION OF CREWS FM THESE
FLT IS PROHIBITED AND AIRLINES MUST TAKE THE NECESSARY MEASURES TO
ENSURE THAT THE NUMBER OF CREW IS SUFFICIENT FOR THE RETURN FLT.

A2071/20
Q) FMMM/QOEXX/IV/NBO/E/000/999/1953S04457E999
B) FROM: 20/12/30 07:12C) TO: 21/01/16 23:59 EST
E) 'COVID-19' - INFO:
NON SKED FLT ARE AUTOMATICALLY PROHIBITED, HOWEVER MEDEVAC ARE AUTH
SUBJ THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE COUNTRY OF DEST AND THE COMMITMENT OF THE
CREW MEMBERS AND PAX TO ACCEPT QUARANTINE ON THEIR RETURN.

A2073/20
Q) FMMM/QAFXX/IV/NBO/E/000/999/1953S04457E999
B) FROM: 20/12/30 07:24C) TO: 21/01/16 23:59 EST
E) 'COVID-19': OPN OF ALL DOMESTIC FLT FM ANTANANARIVO TO SAMBAVA,
ANTSIRANANA, TOLAGNARO, TOLIARY, NOSY-BE, TOAMASINA, MAHAJANGA,
SAINTE-MARIE, MAROANTSETRA, MORONDAVA AND VICE VERSA FM 01 SEP 2020
AT 0300 SUBJ PRESENTATION OF 'PCR' TEST RESULT CARRIED OUT WI 72HR
BFR BOARDING.

A2074/20
Q) FMMM/QOECH/IV/NBO/E/000/999/1953S04457E999
B) FROM: 20/12/30 07:28C) TO: 21/01/16 23:59 EST
E) 'COVID-19' - FLT RESTRICTIONS:
ALL FLT FM FOREIGN COUNTRIES THAT INTEND TO LAND ON MADAGASCAR AP
MUST LAND FST AT ANTANANARIVO/IVATO AP (FMMI) AND LEAVE THE COUNTRY
AT THE SAME AP (FMMI), EXC NOSY-BE (FMNN).

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MALAWI

Last Updated: 12/03/2020
Subject: Latest Country Restrictions through: Open

Open 
US aircraft: All Aircraft are allowed subject to CAA approval. 
US passengers: Not Specified. 
Quarantine: No

 
BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• None

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• Tech stops Allowed
• Crew rest Allowed

 
QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• No quarantine

DATE THE RESTRICTION IS CURRENTLY EXPECTED TO END OR BE RE-EVALUATED

• N/A

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Wear masks all the time they visit Arrival / departure halls and ATS buildings.
• Crew and Pax must have a Negative PCR certificate 

LATEST NOTAMS

• None

MALDIVES 

Last Updated:  10/14/2020
Subject: Latest Country Restrictions through UFN: Borders Open
 
 

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• All international airports in Maldives will be open for normal operations from September 10, 2020

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• Tech stop Allowed
• Crew rest Allowed

 
QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• Passengers except those specified in paragraph 3.2.3 and 3.2.5 are required to undergo mandatory home quarantine (in their place of residency or work) for l4 days, conduct test for Covid- | 9 and obtain a COVID-19 Negative PCR Test Result before they are released from quarantine.
• Health protection Agency's Guideline for Quarantine: - "Travel related Home Quarantine procedure for those travelling from abroad returning to Male'and travelling from Male'to other islands" is available from https://covid I 9.health'gov mv/downloads/

DATE THE RESTRICTION IS CURRENTLY EXPECTED TO END OR BE RE-EVALUATED

• Borders Open

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Below is the immigration & health declaration form LINK as mentioned in AT 13-2020: 3.1.2 and 3.2.3.   https://imuga.immigration.gov.mv/ethd/create
• 3.1.2 All arrival passengers should complete their online Health Declaration forms before arrival (but not exceed 24 hours before arrival time).
• 3.2.3 The following categories of travelers must hold a negative result for a nucleic acid test (PCR test) for COVID- 19 prior to entry into the Maldives.
  • (a) All Tourist
  • (b) Special Visa holders who duration of stay in the Maldives will be up to seven days
  • (c) Business visa holders whose duration of stay in the Maldives will be up to seven days
  • (d) Foreign diplomats and their accompanying family members
  • (e) Airline/aircraft crew whose transit stay in the Maldives;
    • is arranged in an accommodation other than a designated transit facility
    • will exceed seven days
  • (f) Crew of ships who arrive by air to sign onto a ship
• 3.2.4 The sample for the PCR test must be taken not more than 96 hours prior to the scheduled time of departure from the first port of embarkation en-route to the Maldives.
• 3.2.5 Children below the ages of 1 years old are exempt from all requirements of a Covid test 
• Kindly note that as per authorities, transit crew (Crew on GENDEC) will require PCR negative test result on arrival as per above if crew is staying in a Hotel (HOWEVER IF CREW IS STAYING IN A Hotel WHICH IS REGISTERED AS A TRANSIT FACILITY, CREW WILL NOT REQUIRE PCR NEGATIVE TEST RESULT).
• If crew on GENDEC is staying at a transit Guesthouse, for a maximum 7 days (crew will not require PCR test result/ if exceeding seven days means crew will require negative PCR test result)
• You are advised to take note of the requirements stipulated in the current Circulars. All the Current Air Transport Circulars are available on https://www.caa.gov.mv/rules-and-regulations/air-transport-circulars

LATEST NOTAMS 
A0133/20
Q) VRMF/QAFXX/IV/NBO/E/000/999/0011N07246E999
B) FROM: 20/09/10 05:50C) TO: 20/10/15 23:59
E) ALL INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTS IN MALDIVES OPEN FOR NORMAL
OPERATIONS. FOR DETAILS RELATING TO THE ENTRY OF PASSENGERS AND 
CREWS PLEASE REF AIR TRANSPORT CIRCULAR 14/2020. THIS CIRCULAR CAN 
BE DOWNLOADED FROM THE LINK  BELOW
HTTPS://WWW.CAA.GOV.MV/ATTACHMENTS/NGLJAE58HHHCXUWZR6Z0LJCL68QNTNWZA1

MALI

Last Updated: 12/03/2020
Subject: Latest Country Restrictions through: Open

Open 
US aircraft: All Aircraft are allowed subject to CAA approval. 
US passengers: Not Specified. 
Quarantine: No

 
BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• None

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• Tech stop Allowed – Wearing a Mask is Compulsory 
• Crew rest Allowed  

 
QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• No quarantine

 
DATE THE RESTRICTION IS CURRENTLY EXPECTED TO END OR BE RE-EVALUATED

• N/A

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Crew and Pax must have a Negative PCR certificate 
• If a Crew member or Passenger crosses the borders of Mali without this document, their passport will be withdrawn, a sample will be taken and they will be quarantined (14days) at their own expense 
• Only once the crew member or passenger receive a Negative test then their passport will be returned to them 

LATEST NOTAMS

• None

MAURITANIA

Last Updated: 12/03/2020
Subject: Latest Country Restrictions through: Open

Open 
US aircraft: All Aircraft are allowed subject to CAA approval. 
US passengers: Not Specified. 
Quarantine: No
 

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• None

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• Tech stop Allowed 
• Crew rest allowed

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• No quarantine

DATE THE RESTRICTION IS CURRENTLY EXPECTED TO END OR BE RE-EVALUATED

• N/A

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Crew and Pax must have a Negative PCR certificate - Validity: 72 Hrs. prior to arrival 

LATEST NOTAMS

• None 

MAURITIUS

Last Updated: 12/23/2020
Subject: Latest Country Restrictions through February 15, 2021

OPEN WITH RESTRICTIONS ( All aircraft require Prior approval and strict conditions apply.) 
Closed to South African and United Kingdom Residents. 
US aircraft: All Aircraft allowed subject to CAA approval. 
US passengers: Not Specified. 
Quarantine: YES 
 

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• All Aircraft require Prior Approval and conditions apply. 
• All passengers will have to carry a negative Covid/PCR test no older than 72 hours.
• All passenger will under go swabbing on arrival into Mauritius 
• Any person having resided in the United Kingdom or South Africa or with a history of travel to and from the United Kingdom and South Africa within the last 15 days will not be allowed entry or transit in the Republic of Mauritius – Valid to 31 Dec 2020

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• Tech stop is allowed. 
• Crew members will be allowed entry in the Republic of Mauritius for crew rest purposes as per their flight time limitation scheme at Holiday Inn hotel which has been designated as the sole state-designated quarantine facility for crew rest purpose.
• The crew shall be confined to their hotel rooms.

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• All passengers are required to quarantine on arrival into Mauritius for 14 Days 

DATE THE RESTRICTION IS CURRENTLY EXPECTED TO END OR BE RE-EVALUATED

• February 15, 2021

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• N/A

LATEST NOTAMS

Q) FIMM/QXXXX/IV/NBO/AE/000/999/2025S05740E005
B) FROM: 20/07/02 08:13C) TO: PERM
E) TO FACILITATE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF PREVENTIVE MEASURES AGAINST
THE INTRODUCTION OF THE CORONA VIRUS INTO MAURITIUS, PILOTS OF
ALL ARRIVING ACFT ARE REQUIRED TO REPORT ANY SUSPECTED CASE OF
THIS DISEASE (FEVER, SORE THROAT, COUGH OR SHORTNESS OF BREATH)
ON BOARD THEIR ACFT TO THE APPROPRIATE ATS UNIT IN MAURITIUS WELL
IN ADVANCE OF ARRIVAL.
A0066/20

A0126/20 NOTAMN
Q) FIMM/QXXXX/IV/NBO/A/000/999/2025S05740E005
A) FIMP
B) 2012212000 C) 2012312000 EST
E) ANY PERSON HAVING RESIDED IN UNITED KINGDOM OR SOUTH AFRICA OR
WITH A HISTORY OF TRAVEL TO AND FROM UNITED KINGDOM AND SOUTH
AFRICA WITHIN THE LAST 15 DAYS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED ENTRY OR
TRANSIT IN THE REPUBLIC OF MAURITIUS.)
A0124/20

Q) FIMM/QOECH/IV/NBO/AE/000/999/2026S05741E999
B) FROM: 20/12/18 15:30C) TO: 21/02/15 20:00 EST
E) 1.ENTRY OF AIRCRAFT INTO MAURITIUS IS PROHIBITED EXCEPT
  FOR SUCH AIRCRAFT AS MAY BE AUTHORISED.
2.NO PASSENGERS WILL BE ALLOWED ENTRY OR TRANSIT IN THE
  REPUBLIC OF MAURITIUS UNLESS THEY COMPLY WITH THE FOLLOWING
  CONDITIONS: 
- PASSENGERS ARE WILLING TO UNDERGO A MANDATORY QUARANTINE FOR A
  MINIMUM OF 14 DAYS IN A STATE-DESIGNATED QUARANTINE FACILITY.
- PASSENGERS SHOULD POSSESS A VALID AIR TICKET TO MAURITIUS.
- PASSENGERS SHOULD PRODUCE PROOF OF A TRAVEL PACKAGE INCLUDING
  ACCOMODATION AT A STATE-DESIGNATED QUARANTINE FACILITY FOR A
  MINIMUM OF 14 DAYS. 
- PASSENGERS WILL HAVE TO UNDERGO A PCR TEST FOR COVID-19 BTN
  FIVE AND SEVEN DAYS PRIOR TO THE DATE OF BOARDING AT THE LAST
  PORT OF EMBARCATION AND THE RESULT OF WHICH SHALL BE NEGATIVE
- PASSENGERS MUST UNDERGO SWABBING WITH REGARD TO PCR TEST UPON 
  ARRIVAL AT THE SSR INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT.   
- PCR TESTS FOR COVID-19 WILL ALSO BE CARRIED OUT ON DAY 7 AND  
  DAY 14.           
3.CREW MEMBERS WILL BE ALLOWED ENTRY IN THE REPUBLIC OF
  MAURITIUS FOR CREW REST PURPOSES AS PER THEIR FLIGHT TIME  
  LIMITATION SCHEME AT HOLIDAY INN HOTEL WHICH HAS BEEN
  DESIGNATED AS THE SOLE STATE-DESIGNATED QUARANTINE FACILITY
  FOR CREW REST PURPOSE. THE CREW SHALL BE CONFINED TO THEIR
  HOTEL ROOMS.   
4.IN CASE THE COVID-19 PCR TEST IS POSITIVE THE PERSON SHALL BE
  TRANSFERRED TO A PUBLIC MEDICAL INSTITUTION FOR TREATMENT.

A0125/20

Q) FIMM/QFAXX/IV/NBO/A/000/999/2026S05741E005
B) FROM: 20/12/18 15:33C) TO: 21/02/15 20:00 EST
E) AIRLINES MAY USE MAURITIUS AS ALTERNATE AERODROME. HOWEVER IF
AIRCRAFT LANDS IN MAURITIUS THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS SHALL
APPLY:
1. THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND WILL HAVE TO PROVIDE A NEGATIVE COVID-19
TEST CERTIFCATE VALID FOR 7 DAYS FOR ALL PASSENGERS AND CREW FOR
CASES MENTIONED AT 2B:
2A THE PASSENGERS AND CREW SHALL STAY ON BOARD THE AIRCRAFT
AWAITING ITS RE-DEPARTURE 
2B IF THE AIRCRAFT IS NOT ABLE TO DEPART THE AIRLINE SHALL
UNDERTAKE TO MAKE NECESSARY ARRANGEMENTS TO SHIFT ALL PASSENGERS
AND CREW TO A HOTEL AT ITS OWN COST AND ALSO BEARS ALL OTHER
EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH THEIR STAY IN MAURITIUS.
3. DURING THEIR STAY IN MAURITIUS THE AIRLINES TOGETHER WITH ALL
THE PASSENGERS AND CREW SHALL ABIDE TO PREVAILING SANITARY
PROTOCOLS SET OUT BY THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS.

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MAYOTTE

Last Updated: 01/03/2021
Subject: Latest Country Restrictions through January 15, 2021

Open with Restrictions 
US aircraft: All Aircraft are allowed subject to CAA approval. 
US passengers: Not Specified. 
Quarantine: May be prescribed 
 

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• French territories maintains control at its borders and restricts travel
• Pax arriving in Mayotte from the below are not limited in their reasons for travel with regard to prevention of the risk related to the covid-19 epidemic:
  • French Metropolitan territory
  • La Reunion
  • Australia
  • South Korea
  • Japan
  • New Zealand
  • Rwanda
  • Thailand
  • Singapore 
• Pax arriving from any other country will be authorized to enter Mayotte only for the reasons given in the derogatory travel forms available on the internet (Ministry of Interior website). 

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• Tech stop Allowed
• Crew rest Allowed

 
QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• A quarantine or isolation measure shall be prescribed for pax
• Coming from foreign countries and showing symptoms of a ‘COVID-19' Infection upon arrival in Mayotte, a quarantine or isolation measure may be prescribed upon arrival in Mayotte for pax in any other case.

DATE THE RESTRICTION IS CURRENTLY EXPECTED TO END OR BE RE-EVALUATED

• January 15, 2021

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• N/A

LATEST NOTAMS

A2036/20
Q) FMMM/QXXXX/IV/NBO/AE/000/999/1248S04517E999
A) FMCZ B) FROM: 20/12/17 08:01C) TO: 21/01/15 23:59
E) 'COVID-19': PAX RESTRICTIONS AND HEALTH MEASURES:
1 - FRANCE MAINTAINS CONTROL AT ITS BORDERS AND RESTRICTS TRAVEL, IN
ACCORDANCE WITH DECREE 2020-1262 DATED 16 OCT 2020 AND THE PRIME
MINISTER INSTRUCTIONS NR 6187/SG DATED 01 JULY 2020, NR 6203/SG DATED
14 AUG 2020 AND NR 6204/SG DATED 15 AUG 2020.
2 - PAX ARRIVING SHALL BE AUTH TO ENTER 'MAYOTTE' ONLY FOR THE
REASONS GIVEN IN THE DEROGATORY TRAVEL FORM 'ATTESTATION DE
DEPLACEMENT DEROGATOIRE VERS LA FRANCE METROPOLITAINE DEPUIS LES PAYS
TIERS', AVBL ON THE INTERNET (MINISTRY OF INTERIOR WEBSITE) EXCEPTED
PAX ARRIVING IN MAYOTTE FM :
- FRENCH METROPOLITAN TERRITORY,
- LA REUNION,
- AUSTRALIA, SOUTH KOREA, JAPAN, NEW ZEALAND, RWANDA, THAILAND AND
SINGAPOUR.
3 - PAX AGED ELEVEN YEARS OLD OR OLDER TRAVELLING TO MAYOTTE BY
PUBLIC TRANSPORT FLT SHALL PRESENT THE RESULT OF A BIOLOGICAL TEST OR
EXAMINATION OF VIROLOGICAL SCREENING CARRIED OUT LESS THAN 72HR BFR
THE FLT WHICH DOES NOT CONCLUDE TO A 'COVID-19' CONTAMINATION, EXC
PAX TRAVELLING FM 'LA REUNION'.
4 - PAX SHALL PRESENT TO THE AIR CARRIER, BFR BOARDING:
- AS APPLICABLE, THE DEROGATORY TRAVEL FORM ACCOMPANIED BY THE
REQUIRED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS,
- AS APPLICABLE, THE RESULT OF A BIOLOGICAL TEST OR EXAMINATION OF
VIROLOGICAL SCREENING CARRIED OUT LESS THAN 72HR BFR THE FLT WHICH
DOES NOT CONCLUDE TO A 'COVID-19' CONTAMINATION, REQUIRED IN
PARAGRAPH 3,
- A SWORN STATEMENT THAT THEY DO NOT SHOW ANY SYMPTOM OF 'COVID-19'
AND THAT THEY HAVE NO KNOWLEDGE OF HAVING BEEN IN CONTACT WITH A
CONFIRMED 'COVID-19' CASE WI 14 DAYS BFR THE FLT, AVBL ON THE
INTERNET.
DOCUMENT TEMPLATES ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE.
FAILURE TO PROVIDE THESE DOCUMENTS SHALL RESULT IN BOARDING DENIAL BY
THE AIR CARRIER.
5 - A QUARANTINE OR ISOLATION MEASURE SHALL BE PRESCRIBED FOR PAX
COMING FM FOREIGN COUNTRIES AND SHOWING SYMPTOMS OF A 'COVID-19'
INFECTION UPON ARR IN MAYOTTE,
- A QUARANTINE OR ISOLATION MEASURE MAY BE PRESCRIBED UPON ARR IN
MAYOTTE FOR PAX IN ANY OTHER CASE.
6 - THE AIR CARRIER MAY REQUIRE PAX TO UNDERGO A TEMPERATURE CHECK
BFR BOARDING. IT MAY DENY BOARDING TO PAX WHO REFUSE SCREENING.
7 - THE AIR CARRIER DENIES BOARDING TO ANY PERSON AGED ELEVEN YEARS
OLD OR OLDER WHO DOES NOT WEAR A SURGICAL MASK. THIS REQUIREMENT
SHALL NOT PREVENT THE PAX FM BEING ASKED TO WITHDRAW IT FOR THE
PURPOSE OF IDENTITY CHECK.
8 - THE AIR CARRIER SHALL ENSURE, TO THE EXTENT PRACTICABLE, PHYSICAL
DISTANCING ON BOARD OF EACH ACFT TO AVOID PAX SEATING NEXT TO EACH
OTHER WHENEVER POSS.
9 - AIR CARRIERS SHALL INFORM THEIR PAX OF THE PROVISIONS REFERRED TO
IN PARAGRAPHS 2 TO 8 AS SOON AS POSS BFR THE FLT.
10 - THE AIR CARRIER SHALL INFORM THE PAX ON BOARD, IN PARTICULAR BY
MEANS OF SOUND ANNOUNCEMENTS, ABOUT HYGIENE AND SOCIAL DISTANCING
MEASURES KNOWN AS 'BARRIER MEASURES'.
11 - AS APPLICABLE ACCORDING TO THEIR PROVENANCE, THE AIR CARRIER
SHALL INFORM THE PAX ON BOARD, IN PARTICULAR BY MEANS OF SOUND
ANNOUNCEMENTS, THAT THE FRENCH AUTHORITIES MAY PRESCRIBE A QUARANTINE
OR ISOLATION MEASURE UPON THEIR ARR, AND THAT INFO ABOUT THE PROCESS
WILL BE GIVEN TO THEM UPON THEIR ARR AT THE AP.
12 - THE AIR CARRIER SHALL ENSURE THE DISTRIBUTION AND COLLECTION OF
LOCATOR FORMS (SEE ICAO ANNEX 9, APPENDIX 13, AND THE ORDER OF 9 JUL
2014 RELATING TO THE PAX LOCATOR FORM) AND VERIFY THAT THEY ARE
FILLED IN BY EVERY PAX BFR DISEMBARKING.
13 - THE AIR CARRIER SHALL ALLOW ACCESS TO A WATER AND SOAP POINT OR
TO HYDRO-ALCOHOLIC GEL FOR PAX.
14 - LONG-STAY VISAS, RESIDENCE PERMITS, PROVISIONAL RESIDENCE
PERMITS AND RESIDENCE PERMIT APPLICATIONS WITH AN EXPIRY DATE BTN 16
MAR 2020 AND 15 JUN 2020 ARE AUTOMATICALLY EXTENDED BY 6 MONTHS.

PDF version of this information attached HERE

MOROCCO/WESTERN SAHARA

Last Updated: 12/18/2020
Subject: Latest Country Restrictions through January 10, 2021

 
BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• ALL INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS FROM OR TO MOROCCO ARE SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE EXCEPT OVER FLIGHT AND CARGO.
• CREW MEMBERS FOR CARGO FLIGHT MUST REMAIN ON BOARD AND STOPOVERS SHORTENED.

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• Tech fuel stop and cargo flight permits can be arranged through normal channels (Moroccan CAA)

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• None

DATE THE RESTRICTION IS CURRENTLY EXPECTED TO END OR BE RE-EVALUATED

• The published regulations are valid until January 10, 2021

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Repatriation flights are authorized via diplomatic channel

LATEST NOTAMS

A0758/20 NOTAMR A0694/20
Q) GMMM/QAFXX/IV/NBO/AE/000/999/3149N00824W375
A) GMMM B) 2012041812 C) 2101101700
E) (COVID-19)
1-ALL FLIGHTS FROM OR TO MOROCCO ARE SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
EXCEPT OVER FLIGHT AND CARGO.

2-SPECIAL FLIGHTS OF FOREIGN AIRLINES FROM OR TO MOROCCO ARE
ALLOWED ON REQUEST BY THEIR GOVERNMENT WITH CONDITION OF HAVING
AUTHORIZATION FROM THE AIR TRANSPORTATION DIRECTORATE (DTA/DGAC)
VIA THE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF KINGDOM OF MOROCCO.

3-THE MOROCCAN AIRLINES WILL SCHEDULE SPECIAL FLIGHTS, AFTER A
COORDINATION WITH THE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS,AND MUST REQUEST
AUTHORIZATION FROM THE AIR TRANSPORTATION DIRECTORATE (DTA/DGAC)

4-THE FLIGHTS MUST BE OPERATED TAKING INTO ACCOUNT THE HEALTH
CONDITIONS IMPOSED BY COMPETENT AUTHORITIES OF EACH COUNTRIES.

5-THE AUTHORIZED AIRLINES MUST RESPECT THE CONDITIONS OF ACCESS TO
THE NATIONAL TERRITORY,IMPOSED BY COMPETENT AUTHORITIES..

MOZAMBIQUE

Last Updated:  10/14/2020
Subject: Latest Country Restrictions through: December 31, 2020

OPEN WITH RESTRICTIONS
US aircraft: Not on specified list, however application can be made via Diplomatic Channels 
US passengers: Not on specified list, however application can be made via Diplomatic Channels
Quarantine: Not required unless symptoms are presented.
 

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• Countries permitted: Portugal, Turkey, Qatar, Ethiopia, Kenya and South Africa.
• All aircraft and flights wishing to enter Mozambique require prior permission to be obtained. No flight will be permitted without Landing or overflight permission 
• All flights are being permitted but monitored and limited to a frequency of 2 per airline. 
• All inbound international passenger flights as well as cargo flights are permitted. 
• Countries other than those listed above need to apply via Diplomatic channels for approval before applying for landing permission. 

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• Technical refueling permitted. 

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• Not specified 

 
DATE THE RESTRICTION IS CURRENTLY EXPECTED TO END OR BE RE-EVALUATED

• December 31, 2020

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Refer to CAA and WWW.IACM.GOV.MZ

LATEST NOTAMS

A0400/20
) FQBE/QOEXX/IV/NBO/E/000/999/1947S03454E999
B) FROM: 20/09/23 15:10C) TO: 20/12/31 23:59
E) NOTAM SUBJECTO TO QUERY TIME OF THE ACTIVITY TO BE CONFIRMED
1- COVID-19: RESUMPTION OF LIMITED OPERATIONS
1.1. AUTHORITY IS GIVEN TO FLIGHTS FOR THE CARRIAGE OF PASSENGERS AND
CARGO TO/FROM THE FOLLOWING COUNTRIES ON RECIPROCAL BASIS:
PORTUGAL
TURKEY
QATAR
ETHIOPIA
KENYA AND SOUTH AFRICA
1.2. THE FREQUENCY OF FLIGHTS OF THE ABOVE MENTIONED COUNTRIES WILL
BE 2 PER WEEK.
1.3. AIRLINES OF OTHER COUNTRIES MAY EXPRESS INTEREST IN FLYING TO
MOZAMBIQUE THROUGH DIPLOMATIC CHANNELS STOP.

A0401/20
Q) FQBE/QXXXX/IV/NBO/E/000/999/1947S03454E999
B) FROM: 20/09/23 15:30C) TO: 20/12/31 23:59
E) COVID-19: PROCEDURE
CIA PUBLICATION 13/20 OF 11 SEPTEMBER AND AIC 04/20 OF 18 SEPTEMBER.
THESE CIRCULARS ARE PUBLISHED ON THE WEBSITE OF CIVIL AVIATION
AUGHORITY OF MOZAMBIQUE AND CAN BE ACCESSED THROUGH ADDRESS:
WWW.IACM.GOV.MZ

A0396/20
Q) FQBE/QXXXX/IV/NBO/E/000/999/2011S03902E999
B) FROM: 20/09/21 10:00C) TO: 20/12/31 23:59
E) DUE COVID-19 AIRCRAFT ENTRY REQUERIMENTS OPERATIVE ARE: 1.1
AUTHORITY IS GIVEN TO FLIGHTS FOR THE CARRIEGE OF PASSENGERS  AND
CARGO TO THE FOLLOWING COUNTRIES ON RECIPROCAL BASIS
PORTUGAL  TURKEY  QATAR  ETHIOPIA  KENYA  AND SOUTH AFRICA.
1.2 THE FREQUENCY OF FLIGHTS OF THE ABOVE MENTIONED COUNTRIES WILL BE
2 PER WEEK
1.3 AIRLINES OF OTHER COUNTRIES MAY EXPRESS INTEREST IN FLYING TO
MOZAMBIQUE THROUGH DIPLOMATIC CHANNELS STOP

NAMIBIA

Last Updated:  12/03/2020
Subject: Latest Country Restrictions through PERMANENT
Open
US aircraft: All Aircraft are allowed subject to CAA approval.
US passengers: Not Specified.
Quarantine: No
 

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• ALL FLIGHT TYPES ARE PERMITTED PROVIDED THAT A LANDING PERMIT IS OBTAINED FROM THE NAMIBIA AIS

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• NO RESTRICTIONS AGAINST TECH STOPS AND CREW REST

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• NO QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS – ALL CREW AND PASSENGERS MUST PRESENT A NEGATIVE COVID19 PCR TEST CERTIFICATE UPON ARRIVAL AT THE AIRPORT IN ORDER TO BE ALLOWED INTO THE COUNTRY. TEST MUST BE NO OLDER THAN 72 HRS

DATE THE RESTRICTION IS CURRENTLY EXPECTED TO END OR BE RE-
EVALUATED

• Permanent

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• N/A

LATEST NOTAMS

• N/A

NIGER

Last Updated:  08/03/2020
Subject: Latest Country Restrictions through UFN
 

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• Airport open for international travel

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• Airport open for international travel

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• No crew quarantine 

 
DATE THE RESTRICTION IS CURRENTLY EXPECTED TO END OR BE RE-EVALUATED

• Airport open for international travel

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• None

LATEST NOTAMS

A1277/20 NOTAMN 
Q)DRRR/QFAXX/IV/NBO/A /000/999/1329N00210E005 
A)DRRX B)2007312259 C)PERM 
E)THE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTS OF AGADEZ, NIAMEY AND ZINDER ARE REOPENED FOR INTERNATIONAL PASSENGER TRAFFIC. HOWEVER COVID-19 PREVENTIVE MEASURES TO WHICH ALL PASSENGERS MUST SUBMIT ON ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE ISSUED BY THE STATE OF NIGER. 
 

NIGERIA

Date: 12/03/2020
Subject: Latest Country Restrictions through: Open 

Open with Restrictions
US aircraft: All Aircraft are allowed subject to CAA approval. 
US passengers: Not Specified. 
Quarantine: Yes if Symptoms are present 
 

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• DNAA and DNMM are open  (24 HR Operations)

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST 

• Tech stops Allowed
• Crew rest Allowed, if the crew have their COVID-19 test certificate 

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS  

• 14 Day Quarantine for Pax showing symptoms of COVID-19

DATE THE RESTRICTION IS CURRENTLY EXPECTED TO END OR BE RE-EVALUATED 

• N/A

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Entry to other airports in Nigeria will be via DNMM and DNAA

LATEST NOTAMS

A0232/20
Q) DNKK/QOECH/IV/NBO/E/000/999/0905N00725E999
B) FROM: 20/09/05 00:01C) TO: 20/12/05 23:59 EST
E) COVID-19:THE FEDERAAL GOVERNMENT OF NIGERIA HAS APPROVED THE
PARTIAL REOPENING OF THE UNDERLISTED AIRPORTS FOR INTERNATIONAL
FLIGHTS:
-MURTALA MOHAMMED INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT,LAGOS(DNMM)
-NNAMDI AZIKIWE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT,ABUJA(DNAA)
ALL OPERATIONS SHALL BE IN STRICT COMPLIANCE WITH EXISTING COVID-19
PROTOCOLS AND NIGERIAN CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY AIR OPERATIONS
LETTERS

A0296/20
Q) DNKK/QAFXX/IV/NBO/E/000/999/0905N00725E999
B) FROM: 20/11/03 17:00C) TO: 20/12/03 17:00 EST
E) COVID-19:MALLAM AMINU KANO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT,KANO (DNKN),PORT
HARCOURT INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT OMAGWA (DNPO) AND AKANU IBIAM
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT,ENUGU (DNEN) WILL REMAIN CLOSED TO
INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS UNTIL A NEW DATE IS DETERMINED AND ANNOUNCED
WITH THE EXCEPTION OF EMMERGENCY AND ESSENTIAL FLIGHTS AND SCHEDULED
CARGO OPERATIONS WITH APPROVED SUMMER SCHEDULE.
APPROVAL MAY HOWEVER BE REQUESTED AND GRANTED TO:
1.OVERFLIGHTS
2.OPERATIONS RELATED TO HUMANITARIAN AIDS
3.MEDICAL RELIEF FLIGHTS
4.ALTERNATE AERODROME IN THE FLIGHTPLAN AND ALSO THOSE BEING USED FOR
 EXTENDED DIVERSION TIME OPERATION
5.TECHNICAL LANDINGS WHERE PASSENGERS DO NOT DISEMBARK
6.CARGO FLIGHTS AND OTHER SAFETY RELATED OPERATIONS.
REQUEST SHALL BE ADDRESSED TO HONOURABLE MINISTER OF AVIATION.

REUNION

Last Updated: 12/03/2020
Subject: Latest Country Restrictions through 12/14/2020

Open with Restrictions
US aircraft: All Aircraft are allowed subject to CAA approval. 
US passengers: Not Specified. 
Quarantine: 2 weeks 
 

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• French territories maintains control at its borders and restricts travel
• Pax arriving in Mayotte from the below are not limited in their reasons for travel with regard to prevention of the risk related to the covid-19 epidemic:
  • French Metropolitan territory
  • Mayotte 
  • Member States Of The European Union
  • Andorra
  • Iceland
  • Liechtenstein
  • Monaco
  • Norway 
  • San Marino
  • Switzerland
  • United Kingdom 
  • Vatican
  • Australia
  • Canada
  • South Korea
  • Georgia
  • Japan
  • New Zealand
  • Rwanda
  • Thailand
  • Tunisia 
  • Uruguay 
• Pax arriving from any other country shall be authorized to enter La Reunion only for the reasons given in the derogatory travel forms available on the internet (Ministry of Interior website).

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• No restrictions

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• Travelers to the French Territories or travelers showing signs of a COVID-19 infection upon arrival on the French territory will have to carry out mandatory 2-week quarantine at home or in a dedicated location provided if needed.

DATE THE RESTRICTION IS CURRENTLY EXPECTED TO END OR BE RE-EVALUATED

• December 14, 2020

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Pax shall present to the air carrier, before boarding:
  • As applicable, the result of a biological examination of virological screening carried out less than 72 hours before the flight which does not conclude to a COVID-19 contamination
  • A sworn statement that they do not show any symptom of 'covid-19' and that they have no knowledge of having been in contact with a confirmed 'covid-19' case within 14 days before the flight, available on the internet.
  • These forms are completed online, printed or copied by hand.
  • Failure to provide these documents shall result in boarding denial by the air carrier.

LATEST NOTAMS

A1913/20

Q) FMMM/QOEXX/IV/NBO/AE/000/999/2053S05531E999
B) FROM: 20/11/27 14:01C) TO: 20/12/14 23:59
E) 'COVID-19': PAX RESTRICTIONS AND HEALTH MEASURES :
1 - FRANCE MAINTAINS CONTROL AT ITS BORDERS AND RESTRICTS TRAVEL, IN
ACCORDANCE WITH DECREE 2020-1262 DATED 16 OCT 2020 AND THE PRIME
MINISTER INSTRUCTIONS NR 6187/SG DATED 01 JULY 2020, NR 6203/SG DATED
14 AUG 2020 AND NR 6204/SG DATED 15 AUG 2020.
2 - PAX ARRIVING SHALL BE AUTH TO ENTER 'LA REUNION' ONLY FOR THE
REASONS GIVEN IN THE DEROGATORY TRAVEL FORM 'ATTESTATION DE
DEPLACEMENT DEROGATOIRE VERS LA FRANCE METROPOLITAINE DEPUIS LES PAYS
TIERS', AVBL ON THE INTERNET (MINISTRY OF INTERIOR WEBSITE) EXCEPTED
PAX ARRIVING IN LA REUNION FM :
- FRENCH METROPOLITAN TERRITORY,
- MAYOTTE,
- MEMBER STATES OF THE EUROPEAN UNION AS WELL AS ANDORRA, ICELAND,
LIECHTENSTEIN, MONACO, NORWAY, SAN MARINO, SWITZERLAND, UNITED
KINGDOM AND VATICAN,
- AUSTRALIA, CANADA, SOUTH KOREA, GEORGIA, JAPAN, NEW ZEALAND,
RWANDA, THAILAND, TUNISIA AND URUGUAY.
3 - ARRIVING OR DEPARTING 'LA REUNION' IS PROHIBITED TO ALL PAX WHO
COULD NOT JUSTIFY THEIR TRIP FOR A PERSONNAL AND FAMILY IMPERIOUS
REASON OR PROFESSIONAL REASON OR EMERG HEALTH REASON IN ACCORDANCE
WITH THE PREFECTORAL ORDER IN EFFECT PRESCRIBING THE GEN MEASURES TO
BE APPLIED IN ORDER TO FACE THE 'COVID-19' EPIDEMIC IN 'LA REUNION'.
4 - PAX AGED ELEVEN YEARS OLD OR OLDER TRAVELLING TO 'LA REUNION' BY
PUBLIC TRANSPORT FLT SHALL PRESENT THE RESULT OF A BIOLOGICAL TEST OR
EXAMINATION OF VIROLOGICAL SCREENING CARRIED OUT LESS THAN 72HR BFR
THE FLT WHICH DOES NOT CONCLUDE TO A 'COVID-19' CONTAMINATION, EXC
PAX TRAVELLING FM 'MAYOTTE'.
5 - PAX SHALL PRESENT TO THE AIR CARRIER, BFR BOARDING:
- A SWORN STATEMENT THAT THEIR TRAVEL IS MOTIVATED BY ONE OF THE 
REASONS LISTED IN 3, ACCOMPANIED BY THE SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS, 
- AS APPLICABLE, THE DEROGATORY TRAVEL FORM ACCOMPANIED BY THE
REQUIRED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS,
- A SWORN STATEMENT THAT THEY DO NOT SHOW ANY SYMPTOM OF 'COVID-19'
AND THAT THEY HAVE NO KNOWLEDGE OF HAVING BEEN IN CONTACT WITH A
CONFIRMED 'COVID-19' CASE WITHIN 14 DAYS BFR THE FLT,
- AS APPLICABLE, THE RESULT OF A BIOLOGICAL TEST OR EXAMINATION OF
VIROLOGICAL SCREENING CARRIED OUT LESS THAN 72HR BFR THE FLT WHICH
DOES NOT CONCLUDE TO A 'COVID-19' CONTAMINATION, REQUIRED IN
PARAGRAPH 4.
DOCUMENT TEMPLATES ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE.
FAILURE TO PROVIDE THESE DOCUMENTS SHALL RESULT IN BOARDING DENIAL BY
THE AIR CARRIER.
6 - A QUARANTINE OR ISOLATION MEASURE :
- SHALL BE PRESCRIBED UPON ARR IN 'LA REUNION' FOR PAX COMING FM
FOREIGN COUNTRIES AND SHOWING SYMPTOMS OF A 'COVID-19' INFECTION,
- MAY BE PRESCRIBED UPON ARR IN 'LA REUNION' FOR PAX IN ANY OTHER
CASE.
7 - THE AIR CARRIER MAY REQUIRE PAX TO UNDERGO A TEMPERATURE CHECK
BEFORE BOARDING. IT MAY DENY BOARDING TO PAX WHO REFUSE SCREENING.
8 - THE AIR CARRIER DENIES BOARDING TO ANY PERSON AGED ELEVEN YEARS
OR OLDER WHO DOES NOT WEAR A SURGICAL MASK. THIS REQUIREMENT SHALL
NOT PREVENT THE PAX FM BEING ASKED TO WITHDRAW IT FOR THE PURPOSE OF
IDENTITY CHECK.
9 - THE AIR CARRIER SHALL ENSURE, TO THE EXTENT PRACTICABLE, PHYSICAL
DISTANCING ON BOARD OF EACH ACFT TO AVOID PAX SEATING NEXT TO EACH
OTHER WHENEVER POSS.
10 - AIR CARRIERS SHALL INFORM THEIR PAX OF THE PROVISIONS REFERRED
TO IN PARAGRAPHS 2 TO 9 AS SOON AS POSS BFR THE FLT.
11 - THE AIR CARRIER SHALL INFORM THE PAX ON BOARD, IN PARTICULAR BY
MEANS OF SOUND ANNOUNCEMENTS, 
ABOUT HYGIENE AND SOCIAL DISTANCING
MEASURES KNOWN AS 'BARRIER MEASURES'.
12 - AS APPLICABLE ACCORDING TO THEIR PROVENANCE, THE AIR CARRIER
SHALL INFORM THE PAX ON BOARD, IN PARTICULAR BY MEANS OF SOUND
ANNOUNCEMENTS, THAT THE FRENCH AUTHORITIES MAY PRESCRIBE A QUARANTINE
OR ISOLATION MEASURE UPON THEIR ARR, AND THAT INFO ABOUT THE PROCESS
WILL BE GIVEN TO THEM UPON THEIR ARR AT THE AP.
13 - THE AIR CARRIER SHALL ENSURE THE DISTRIBUTION AND COLLECTION OF
LOCATOR FORMS (SEE ICAO ANNEX 9, APPENDIX 13, AND THE ORDER OF 9 JUL
2014 RELATING TO THE PAX LOCATOR FORM) AND VERIFY THAT THEY ARE
FILLED IN BY EVERY PAX BFR DISEMBARKING. FOR PAX TRAVELLING TO 'LA
REUNION', THESE FORMS ARE AVBL ON THE 'ARS REUNION' WEBSITE AND CAN
BE FILLED ONLINE.
14 - THE AIR CARRIER SHALL ALLOW ACCESS TO A WATER AND SOAP POINT OR
TO HYDRO-ALCOHOLIC GEL FOR PAX.
15 - LONG-STAY VISAS, RESIDENCE PERMITS, PROVISIONAL RESIDENCE
PERMITS AND RESIDENCE PERMIT APPLICATIONS WITH AN EXPIRY DATE BTN 1

Rwanda

Last Updated:  03 Dec 2020
Subject: Latest Country Restrictions through: Open
Open
US aircraft: All Aircraft are allowed subject to CAA approval.
US passengers: Not Specified.
Quarantine: No
 

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• Private /Charter flights allowed

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• Tech stop Allowed
• Crew rest Allowed - Crew to have a “Crew COVID-19 status card”
   

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• No Quarantine
• In the event a person tests positive, the person will receive medical treatment in accordance with the Ministry of Health standards of care. At their own cost

DATE THE RESTRICTION IS CURRENTLY EXPECTED TO END OR BE RE-EVALUATED

• N/A

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Electronic form all persons travelling to Rwanda are required to duly complete a public health form that is available on Directorate general information of immigration and emigration website
• COVID test to be done 5 days prior to arrival for Pax and 14 days for Crew / Travelers will then receive a second test on arrival to confirm the negative result (Pax will stay in a transit hotel while awaiting results
• All visitors are required to have internally accepted travel insurance

LATEST NOTAMS

• None

SAO TOME AND PRINCIPE  

Date: 25 June 2020 

Subject: COVID Country Restrictions through 31 July 2020  

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• First Phase: June 16th – June 31th
  • This time air space is allowed flight between Sao Tome and Principe only
• Second Phase: July 1th – July 15th
  • This time air space will be open or allowed flight between CPLP countries only (Repatriation)
  • Note: all hotels will begin activity or will open in Sao Tome and Principe
• Third Phase: July 16th – July 31th
  • This time air space will be open or allow flights from all international countries.

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• The crew night stop is still not permitted because all hotel activity is remaining closed too due to COVID-19 

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• No information available

DATE THE RESTRICTION IS CURRENTLY EXPECTED TO END OR BE RE-EVALUATED

• 31 July 2020

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• N/A

LATEST NOTAMS 

• No latest NOTAM available.

SENEGAL

Last Updated:  08/20/2020
Subject: Latest Country Restrictions through UFN
 

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• We have been advised that Senegal is currently open to all flights with no restrictions. 

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• Technical refueling allowed 

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• None 

DATE THE RESTRICTION IS CURRENTLY EXPECTED TO END OR BE RE-EVALUATED

• None

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• None

LATEST NOTAMS

•  No NOTAMS available

SEYCHELLES

Last Updated:  12/23/2020
Subject: Latest Country Restrictions through January 31, 2021

OPEN WITH RESTRICTIONS ( All aircraft require Prior approval and strict conditions apply.) 
Closed to South African Residents. 
US aircraft: All Aircraft allowed subject to CAA approval. 
US passengers: Not Specified. 
Quarantine: YES 

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• Following flights are permitted to operate:
  • All scheduled international passenger flights
  • All domestic scheduled flights
  • All Domestic non-scheduled flights
• Following flight will require approval from the department of health:
  • Private aircraft with passengers destined for authorized resorts or residential facilities
  • Chartered passenger flights
  • Cargo flights
  • Medical evaluation flights
  • Technical stops
  • Special flights under agreement between the Seychelles government and other authorities (eg. Survey)
• Effective immediately:
  • With effect from 31 December, South Africa will no longer feature on the list of countries from which visitors may travel to Seychelles. 
  • Between Wednesday 23rd December and Thursday 31st December all visitors arriving from South Africa will not be permitted to stay in their private residence, but will have to book in a category 2 establishment for at least 10 days before being tested, and if negative can complete the remaining 4 days at home or in a Category 1 establishment. 
  • From Wednesday 23rd December, Seychellois, permanent residents and approved GOP holders entering from South Africa will be required to go into facility quarantine for at least 10 days before being tested, and if negative can complete the remaining 4 days at home or approved residence. 
  • With effect from Monday 28th December, the United Kingdom will no longer feature on the list of countries from which visitors may travel to Seychelles. Seychellois, permanent residents and approved GOP holders may continue to travel from the United Kingdom to Seychelles under existing conditions. 
  • These measures will be in effect until the end of January 2021, and will be subject to reviews before that date
     

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• Technical refueling allowed

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• Yes

DATE THE RESTRICTION IS CURRENTLY EXPECTED TO END OR BE RE-EVALUATED

• Restrictions valid until January 31, 2020

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• With effect from 08 June 2020, all private flight operators will be required to pay the newly implemented Health Tax of USD50 per passenger, inclusive of the USD50 for passenger service fee and USD15 for disembarkation levy
• Visitors may be permitted from approved countries. The list of approved countries is posted on the Department of Tourism and Department of Health websites, and will be revised periodically. Visitors should note that the COVID-19 outbreak is dynamic and the listing of countries may change. They must therefore ensure that flight and hotel bookings permit flexibility regarding cancellation or postponement at short notice 
• All passengers must submit to the Public Health Authority (submission form is available on Department of Tourism and Department of Health websites and should be submitted to [email protected]), proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test that is less than 72 hours prior to boarding the flight to Seychelles. 
• Passengers must present proof of negative test results when checking-in for their flight to Seychelles. Airlines will not accept passengers for travel to Seychelles without the test result. 
• Aircraft/Airline are not to board any passengers or crew who are symptomatic of COVID-19. 
• Any passengers who arrive in Seychelles without proof of negative COVID 19 PCR test, will be turned back on the same aircraft. 
• Exit screening must have been completed by all incoming passengers and crew. 
• Entry screening will be done upon arrival starting with completion of the health check form, symptomatic check, temperature scanning. The passenger may be required to undergo additional tests. 
• All passengers must provide proof of accommodation in an approved establishment for the entire period of stay and must show booking vouchers at Immigration on entry. (Visitors should consult the Seychelles Tourism website for the list of approved establishments and any additional advice.) 
• From the month of August, visitors are permitted to stay in not more than 2 different approved establishments in the first 7 days. 
• To ensure the safety of staff and visitors, all persons at tourism establishments are monitored daily for signs of illness by the Health and Safety Officer or designated person. 
• All tourism establishments have set up measures to increase vigilance, enhance hygiene and social and physical distancing. Visitors are required to follow the guidance of the management and staff. (See also Guide for Visitors published by the Department of Tourism) 

LATEST NOTAMS

• None

PDF version of this information available HERE

SIERRA LEONE

Last Updated:  08/29/2020
Subject: Latest Country Restrictions through October 21, 2020
 
BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• LUNGI INTL AP OPENED TO ALL COMMERCIAL AIRLINES.
• PASSENGERS ARE REQUIRED TO ADHERE TO THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS: ARRIVING PASSENGERS

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• Technical Stop/landing is allowed

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• IF THE RDT SCREENING IS POSITIVE, PASSENGERS WILL BE ISOLATED AT A HOTEL IN LUNGI WHILE AWAITING THEIR PCR TEST RESULT. NOTE, THE COST OF THE ACCOMMODATION AT THE HOTEL SHALL BE BORNE BY THE PASSENGER.

DATE THE RESTRICTION IS CURRENTLY EXPECTED TO END OR BE RE-
EVALUATED

• Regulations Valid until 21 October 2020

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• All Children under the age of 2 years will be exempted from the pre-departure and arrival PCR test requirements.

LATEST NOTAMS
A0071/20 NOTAMN
Q) GLRB/QFAXX/IV/NBO/A/000/999/0836N01311W
A) GFLL PART 1 OF 3 B) 2007220000 C) 2010212359 EST
E) LUNGI INTL AP OPENED TO ALL COMMERCIAL AIRLINES.
PASSENGER ARE REQUIRED TO ADHERE TO THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:

ARRIVING PASSENGERS
1. ALL PASSENGERS HAVE TO WEAR MASKS DURING ANY TIME AT THE AIRPORT
AND ONBOARD.
2. ALL PASSENGERS SHALL PRODUCE A NEGATIVE POLYMERASE CHAIN REACTION
(PCR) COVID-19 TEST RESULT ISSUED NO LONGER THAN 72 HOURS BEFORE
DEPARTURE AT POINT OF ORIGIN.
3. AT THE CHECK-IN DESK AT THE AIRPORT OF EMBARKATION, PASSENGERS ARE
REQUIRED TO DISPLAY TRAVELERS AUTHORISATION TO SIERRA LEONE,
RECEIVED THROUGH THE GOVERNMENT OF SIERRA LEONE TRAVEL PORTAL
(WWW.TRAVEL.GOV.SL). THE TRAVEL AUTHORIZATION CONSISTS OF:
- NEGATIVE PCR COVID-19 TEST RESULT ISSUED NO LONGER THAN 72 HOURS
BEFORE DEPARTURE,
- PRE-DEPARTURE PUBLIC HEALTH PASSENGER LOCATOR FORM
- PROOF OF PAYMENT FOR COVID-19 TESTING ON ARRIVAL, PAID THROUGH THE
ONLINE PLATFORM
4. ALL PASSENGERS SHALL BE SUBJECTED TO A MANDATORY COVID-19 TEST
UPON ARRIVAL:
- PASSENGERS WILL SIMULTANOUSLY HAVE A PCR TEST SWAB AND AN RDT TEST
ON ARRIVAL
- IF THE RDT SCREENING IS NEGATIVE, PASSENGERS ARE ALLOWED TO DEPART
FROM THE AIRPORT AND OBSERVE PUBLIC HEALTH PROTOCOLS (MANDATORY
PROPER MASK WEARING, HAND WASHING, AND PHYSICAL DISTANCING) WHILE
AWAITING THEIR PCR TEST RESULT.
// END PART 01 //
A0071/20 NOTAMN
Q) GLRB/QFAXX/IV/NBO/A/000/999/0836N01311W
A) GFLL PART 2 OF 3 B) 2007220000 C) 2010212359 EST
E)
- IF THE RDT SCREENING IF POSITIVE, PASSENGERS WILL BE ISOLATED AT A
HOTEL IN LUNGI WHILE AWAITING THEIR PCR TEST RESULT. NOTE, THE COST
OF THE ACCOMMODATION AT THE HOTEL SHALL BE BORNE BY THE PASSENGER.
- FOR ALL TEST RESULTS, THE PCR RESULT SUPERSEDES THE RDT RESULT.
- PCR RESULTS WILL BE DISSEMINATED VIA THE LOCAL CONTACT NUMBER
CONFIRMED BY THE PASSENGER ON ARRIVAL.
- ALL CHILDREN UNDER TWO (2) YEARS SHALL BE EXEMPTED FROM
PRE-DEPARTURE AND ARRIVAL PCR TEST REQUIREMENTS.
5. AIRLINE CREW ARE EXEMPTED FROM THE PRE-DEPARTURE AND ARRIVAL PCR
TEST REQUIREMENTS AND SHOULD FOLLOW AIRLINE POLICY FOR TESTING.
AIRLINE CREW MUST ADHERE TO PUBLIC HEALTH PROTOCOLS.
DEPARTING PASSENGERS
1. ALL PASSENGERS HAVE TO WEAR MASKS DURING ANY TIME AT THE AIRPORT
AND ONBOARD
2. ALL PASSENGERS ARE SUBJECTED TO MANDATORY POLYMERASE CHAIN
REACTION (PCR) COVID-19 TEST WITH A NEGATIVE RESULT ISSUED NO LONGER

THAN 72 HOURS BEFORE DEPARTURE AT THE FREETOWN INTERNATIONAL
AIRPORT. COST FOR THIS TEST WILL BE BORNE BY THE PASSENGER.
- PASSENGERS WILL USE THE GOVERNMENT OF SIERRA LEONE TRAVEL PORTAL TO
REQUEST THEIR PRE-DEPARTURE TEST, TO PAY FOR THE TEST, AND FOR
SCHEDULING SAMPLE COLLECTION.
)
// END PART 02/03 //
A0071/20 NOTAMN
Q) GLRB/QFAXX/IV/NBO/A/000/999/0836N01311W
A) GFLL PART 3 OF 3 B) 2007220000 C) 2010212359 EST
E) - PASSENGERS WITH NEGATIVE PCR RESULTS WILL RECEIVE E-CONFIRMATION
AND CERTIFICATES AHEAD OF TRAVEL. PHYSICAL COPIES CAN BE COLLECTED
AT THE AIRPORT AT A DESIGNATED DESK.
- PASSENGERS WITH POSITIVE PCR RESULTS WILL NOT BE PERMITTED TO
TRAVEL AND MUST FOLLOW PUBLIC HEALTH PROTOCOLS FOR ISOLATION AND
CONTACT TRACING. THEY WILL BE RE-TESTED AFTER SEVEN DAYS.
- PASSENGERS WHO HAVE ENTERED SIERRA LEONE WITHIN FIVE DAYS SHALL BE
EXEMPTED FROM THE MANDATORY ADDITIONAL TEST ON DEPARTURE.
- ALL CHILDREN UNDER TWO (2) YEARS SHALL BE EXEMPTED FROM PCR TEST
REQUIREMENTS.
// END PART 03/03 //

SOMALIA

Last Updated:  09/28/2020
Subject: Latest Country Restrictions until further notice (Permanent NOTAM)
 

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS 

• Aiming at preventing the introduction and/or spread of infections by the corona virus, all airlines are required to abide by the following:
  • Passengers originating from China, Iran, Republic of Korea and Italy or transiting one of the above mentioned countries for the last 14 days regardless of intermediate stops are not allowed to enter Somalia.

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• Technical refueling is allowed.

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENT

• Somali authorities have established a quarantine unit at Aden Adde International Airport (AAIA) in Mogadishu to isolate passengers who demonstrate symptoms of Coronavirus

DATE THE RESTRICTION IS CURRENTLY EXPECTED TO END OR BE RE-EVALUATED

• Restriction valid until further Notice (Permanent NOTAM) 

 
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• None

 
LATEST NOTAMS

A0023/20 NOTAMR A0019/20
Q) HCSM/QAFXX/IV/NBO/E/000/999
A) HCSM B) 2003152000 C) PERM
E) IN ACCORDANCE OF THE SOMALIA FEDERAL GOVERNMENT(MINISTRY OF 
HEALTH) 
AIMING AT THE PREVENTING THE INTRODUCTION AND/OR SPREAD OF 
INFECTIONS BY THE CORONA VIRUS ALL AIRLINES ARE REUQUIRED TO ABIDE 
BY THE FOLLOWING:
1.PASSENGERS ORIGINATING FROM CHINA, IRAN, REPUBLIC OF KOREA AND 
ITALY AND/OR TRANSITING ONE OF THE ABOVE MENTIONED COUNTRIES 
FOR THE LAST 14 DAYS REGARDLESS OF INTERMEDIATE STOPS 
ARE NOT ALLOWED TO ENTER SOMALIA. IN CASE OF SUSPECTED CORONA VIRUS 
DURING THE FLIGHT INBOUND TO SOMALIA ALL AIRMEN ARE REQUIRED TO
REPORT IMMEDIATELY BY RADIO AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE BEFORE ARRIVAL TO 
AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL AND COMPLY WITH HEALTH SCREENING OF PASSENGERS
ENTERING ALL INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTS IN SOMALIA.

SOUTH AFRICA

Last Updated:  1/08/2021
Subject: Latest Country Restrictions through January 15, 2020
 
 

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• International and regional flights are permited to operate into South Africa.
• No department of transport permission will be required. Operators are to apply for slots accordingly. Only FAOR, FALE and FACT are Open for scheduled passenger operations.
• FAOR: IN ORDER TO MEET PASSENGER CURFEW HR:
  • SCHEDULED, CHARTER, INTL AND DOMESTIC PASSENGER AIRLINE OPERATIONS WILL BE RESTRICTED TO 0600-1800. ( refer to Notam )
• Charter operators conducting cargo and passenger operations to and from the Republic, are permitted to operate at the following airports with ports health capacity:
  • FABL, FACT, FALE, FAKN, FALA, FAOR, FAPP, FAPE AND FAUP.
• All medevac flight transporting Covid-19 patients are to apply for approval from the Department of transport.
• All passengers must provide a negative PCR test certificate or a valid Covid-19 negative test, obtained not more than 72 hours before the date of travel, from an accredited laboratory and in line with the WHO requirements: Provided that South African Authorities reserve the right to verify the authenticity of the presented PCR or Covid-19 test.

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• Technical stops are permitted.

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• RSA self quarantine applications need to be done online
• https://selfquarantine.silveraxiom.com/ from the 14 th Sept

DATE THE RESTRICTION IS CURRENTLY EXPECTED TO END OR BE RE-

EVALUATED

• REGULATIONS VALID UNTIL 15 January 2020

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

None

LATEST NOTAMS

A0028/20

Q) FAJA/QOEXX/IV/NBO/AE/000/999/2927S02733E999

A) FXMM B) FROM: 20/10/20 12:11C) TO: 21/01/20 23:59 EST

E) COVID-19 PASSENGER REQUIREMENTS: PUBLIC HEALTH COVID-19 RISK

DETERMINATION AND MITIGATION MEASURE (N0.4) REGULATION 2020: INTL,

REGIONAL AND DOM FLT ARE ALLOWED. THE FLW COND MUST BE OBS: NO

TRAVELLER SHALL BE PERMITTED TO TRAVEL TO AND FM LESOTHO EXCEPT THE

FLW CAT OF TRAVELLERS FM A COUNTRY IN THE AFRICAN CONTINENT AND FM A

COUNTRY OUTSIDE THE AFRICAN CONTINENT WITH A LOW COVID-19 INFECTION

AND TRANSMISSION RATE: PATIENT, BUSINESS PEOPLE, MIGRANT WORKERS, DLY

COMMUTING AND BOARDING SCHOLARS, TERTIARY EDUCATION SCHOLARS,

TRAVELLERS ATTENDING A FAMILY FUNERAL, FOREIGN PERMANENT RESIDENT

PERMIT HOLDERS, TRAVELLERS WHO TRAVEL FOR PURPOSES OF IDENTIFYING A

DECEASED PERSON IN SOUTH AFRICA OR ACCOMPANYING A FAMILY MEMBER

REMAINS FOR BURIAL, DLY COMMUTING WORKERS RESIDING IN SOUTH AFRICA

AND WORKING IN LESOTHO, PENSIONERS, RETRENCHED BASOTHO MIGRANT

WORKERS, BASOTHO WHO WISH TO RETURN TO LESOTHO, TRAVELLERS WHO TRAVEL

A TRAVELLER IS PERMITTED TO TRAVEL TO AND FM LESOTHO SUBJ TO THE

FLW COND: A). THE TRAVELLER SHALL PROVIDE A 72-HR VALID NEGATIVE

COVID-19 TEST CERTIFICATE CONDUCTED BEFORE THE DATE OF TRAVEL B).

WHERE THE TRAVELLER FAILS TO SUBMIT A 72-HR VALID NEGATIVE COVID-19

TEST CERTIFICATE, HE SHALL, AT HIS OWN COST TAKE A RAPID TEST AT THE

BORDER CONTROL IF THE TEST IS AVAILABLE C). WHERE THE RESULT OF THE

RAPID TEST IS POSITIVE THE TRAVELLER SHALL BE SUBJ TO A CONFIRMATORY

PCR TEST OR, IF THE RESULT OF THE CONFIRMATORY PCR TEST ARE POSITIVE,

THE TRAVELLER SHALL BE SUBJ TO ISOLATION

SCHEDULE: 0500 - 1600

A3435/20

Q) FAXX/QSLLT/IV/BO/E/000/999/2956S02344E609

B) FROM: 20/11/30 13:25C) TO: 21/02/26 10:00 EST

E) COVID-19:

AP SLOT COORDINATION SOUTH AFRICA:

AIR TRAFFIC AND NAVIGATION SERVICES (ATNS) IS THE APPOINTED AND

RECOGNISED INTL AIR TRANSPORT ASSOCIATION (IATA) SLOT COORDINATOR FOR

SOUTH AFRICAN AP.

THE PRIMARY FUNCTION OF THE TEAM IS AP SLOT COORDINATION AND

MONITORING OPERATOR AP SLOT COMPLIANCE PERFORMED IN ACCORDANCE WITH:

-SOUTH AFRICAN AP SLOT REGULATIONS

-IATA WORLDWIDE SLOT GUIDELINES (WSG)

-IATA STANDARD SCHEDULES INFORMATION MANUAL (SSIM)

-AP SPECIFIC LOCAL RULES

HR OF OPS:

OFFICE HR ARE BTN 06H00-14H00 ON WEEKDAYS (EXC PUBLIC HOL). CTC

NUMBERS ARE +2711 928 6589, +2711 928 6473 AND +2711 928 6434.

ALL SLOT REQ ARE TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE FLW EMAIL ADDRESS:

COORD(AT)ATNS.CO.ZA

AFT HR CTC DETAILS:

AIRPORTS COMPANY SOUTH AFRICA (ACSA) PROVIDES A SLOT BOOKING SER FM

14H00-19H00 DLY, AND 06H00-19H00 ON WEEKENDS AND PUBLIC HOL.

TEL: + 2710 207 2001

EMAIL: SLOTS(AT)AIRPORTS.CO.ZA

NOTE: PLEASE NOTE THAT THE AFT HR SER IS LTD TO AD-HOC REQ AND DOES

NOT FACILITATE SLOT INFORMATION REQUEST (SIRS), SLOT AVAILABILITY

QUERY (SAQS), REQ FOR SERIES OF SLOTS, SLOT COMPLIANCE QUERIES OR

INITIAL SUBMISSIONS.

ALL SLOTS FOR THE FLW DAY MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE SLOT COORDINATION

OFFICE OR AFT HR SER (ACSA) WI THEIR RELEVANT DUTY HR IN ORDER FOR

THE SLOT REQ TO BE PROCESSED. SLOT REQ FOR THE SAME DAY OF OPS MUST

BE SUBMITTED TO THE RELEVANT AP MANAGER. DLA MAY RESULT IF SLOTS ARE

NOT REQ TIMEOUSLY.

A3790/20

Q) FAXX/QPFCA/IV/NBO/E/000/999/2956S02344E999

B) FROM: 20/12/29 16:24C) TO: 21/03/26 12:00 EST

E) COVID-19:

ALL DOMESTIC PASSENGER SER OPR TO AND FM FAOR, FACT AND FALE MAY ONLY

DO SO MON TO SUN BTN 0600-1800.

FOR THE PURPOSES OF SLOT COORDINATION:

FAOR RWY CAPACITY WILL BE DECLARED ACCORDING TO THE FLW RULES:

1. HOURLY TOTAL MOV IS 40

2. HOURLY ARR MOV IS 30 AND/OR DEP MOV IS 30.

FACT RWY CAPACITY WILL BE DECLARED ACCORDING TO THE FLW RULES:

1. HOURLY TOTAL MOV IS 18

2. HOURLY ARR MOV IS 18 AND/OR DEP MOV IS 18.

FALE RWY CAPACITY WILL BE DECLARED ACCORDING TO THE FLW RULES:

1. HOURLY TOTAL MOV IS 18

2. HOURLY ARR MOV IS 12 AND/OR DEP MOV IS 12.

ALL DOMESTIC PASSENGER SER OPR TO AND FM FAPE MAY ONLY DO SO:

A. MON TO SUN BTN 0600-1700.

FOR THE PURPOSE OF ATFM FAPE RWY CAPACITY WILL BE DECLARED ACCORDING

TO THE FLW RULES:

1. HOURLY TOTAL IFR MOV IS 17

2. HOURLY ARR MOV IS 17 AND/OR DEP IFR MOV IS 17.

ALL DOMESTIC PASSENGER SER OPR TO AND FM FAUP MAY ONLY DO SO:

A. MON AND TUE BTN 0630-1230.

B. WED TO FRI BTN 0630-1600.

C. SAT BTN 0830-1130.

D. SUN BTN 0830-1600.

FOR THE PURPOSE OF ATFM FAUP RWY CAPACITY WILL BE DECLARED ACCORDING

TO THE FLW RULES:

1. HOURLY TOTAL IFR MOV IS 6.

2. HOURLY ARR IFR MOV IS 6 AND/OR DEP IFR MOV IS 6.

ALL DOMESTIC PASSENGER SER OPR TO AND FM FABL MAY ONLY DO SO:

A. MON TO FRI BTN 0600-1645.

B. SAT BTN 0730-1400.

C. SUN BTN 0730-1645.

FOR THE PURPOSE OF ATFM FABL RWY CAPACITY WILL BE DECLARED ACCORDING

TO THE FLW RULES:

1. HOURLY TOTAL IFR MOV IS 12.

2. HOURLY ARR IFR MOV IS 12 AND/OR DEP IFR MOV IS 12.

ALL DOMESTIC PASSENGER SER OPR TO AND FM FAEL MAY ONLY DO SO:

A. MON-FRI BTN 0600-1630.

B. SAT BTN 0600-1600.

C. SUN BTN 0700-1730.

FOR THE PURPOSE OF ATFM FAEL RWY CAPACITY WILL BE DECLARED ACCORDING

TO THE FLW RULES:

1. HOURLY TOTAL MOV IS 17.

2. HOURLY ARR MOV IS 17 AND/OR DEP MOV IS 17.

ALL DOMESTIC PASSENGER SER OPR TO AND FM FAGG MAY ONLY DO SO:

A. MON TO FRI BTN 0600-1700.

B. SAT BTN 0630-1300.

C. SUN BTN 0630-1730.

FOR THE PURPOSE OF ATFM FAGG RWY CAPACITY WILL BE DECLARED ACCORDING

TO THE FLW RULES:

1. HOURLY TOTAL MOV IS 15.

2. HOURLY ARR MOV IS 15 AND/OR DEP IFR MOV IS 15.

ALL DOMESTIC PASSENGER SER OPR TO AND FM FAKM MAY ONLY DO SO:

A. MON TO FRI BTN 0600-1600.

B. SAT BTN 0700-1100.

C. SUN BTN 1200-1600.

ALL GEN AVIATION AND UNMANNED OPS EXCLUDING SAPS (SOUTH AFRICAN

POLICE SERVICE) AND MEDEVAC FLT TO AND FM FAKM MAY ONLY DO SO:

A. MON TO FRI BTN 0600-1600.

B. SAT BTN 0700-1100.

C. SUN BTN 1200-1600.

FOR THE PURPOSE OF ATFM FAKM RWY CAPACITY WILL BE DECLARED ACCORDING

TO THE FLW RULES:

1. HOURLY TOTAL IFR MOV IS 10.

2. HOURLY ARR IFR MOV IS 10 AND/OR DEP IFR MOV IS 10.

AIR AMBULANCE OPS ARE NOT SUBJ ATFM INITIATIVES.

A0038/21

Q) FAXX/QAFXX/IV/NBO/E/000/999/5152S01651E999

B) FROM: 21/01/09 00:01C) TO: 21/01/15 12:00 EST

E) COVID-19:

1)INTL, REGIONAL FLT ALLOWED SUBJ COMPLIANCE WITH COND PUBLISHED ON

CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY WEB-SITE (WWW.CAA.CO.ZA). UNDER THE

'INFORMATION FOR THE INDUSTRY' TAB, SELECT 'LEGAL AND AVIATION

COMPLIANCE' FROM THE DROP DOWN MENU UNDER THE 'NOTICE RELATING TO:

GENERAL NOTICES' LINK. FOR INTL AND DOM FLT, PAX AND CREW MUST COMPLY

WITH HEALTH PROTOCOLS AS CONTEMPLATED IN HEALTH DIRECTIONS. FLIGHT

CREW EXEMPTED FROM REQUIREMENT FOR NEG PCR TEST. AN OPR MUST ENSURE

AND FLW THE FLW RISK MITIGATION MEASURES FOR CREW MEMBERS:

(I)CONDUCT RISK ASSESSMENTS TO ENSURE THAT CREW MEMBERS ARE FIT AND

PROPER BFR THEY UNDERTAKE THEIR TRAVEL DUTIES AND MITIGATE THE RISK

OF COVID-19 CREW INFECTIONS

(II)ENSURE THAT CREW MEMBERS ARE PROTECTED WHILST ON DUTY. (III)

INFORM PORT HEALTH OF LAYOVER FACILITY USED AND (IV) IS RESPONSIBLE

FOR MONITORING CREW AT LAYOVER FACILITY.

2)AIR AMBULANCE OPS ARE ALLOWED SUBJ THE FLW COND:

A)COVID INFECTION CTL MEASURES ARE APPLICABLE TO CREW, MEDICAL

PERSONNEL AND PATIENTS. ACFT DISINFECTION MUST BE COMPLIED WITH.

B)CREW AND PATIENTS SHALL BE SUBJ APPLICABLE QUARANTINE LAWS.

FOREIGN AIR AMBULANCE OPS, TRANSPORTING COVID POSITIVE PATIENTS ARE

REQ TO OBTAIN WRITTEN PERMISSION FM DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT

(APPLICATION FOR PERMISSION MUST BE MADE IN WRITING AND SUBMITTED TO

ANDRIES NTJANE EMAIL NTJANEM(AT)DOT.GOV.ZA AND OWEN RIKHOTSO EMAIL

RIKHOTSO(AT)DOT.GOV.ZA) AND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.

3)SKED DOMESTIC PAX SER MAY OPR TO AND FM THE FLW AD: FAOR, FALE,

FACT, FAKN,

FAPE, FABL, FAPM, FAUP, FARB, FASZ, FALA, FAEL, FAGG, FAHS, FAMG,

FAUT, FAPH, FAPG, FAPP, FASS AND FAKM.

4)CHARTER OPR CONDUCTING CARGO AND PASSENGER OPS TO AND FM THE

REPUBLIC ARE PERMITTED TO OPR AT THE FLW AIRPORTS WITH PORTS HEALTH

CAPACITY: FABL, FACT, FALE, FAKN, FALA, FAOR, FAPP, FAPE AND FAUP.

5)INTL SKED AND CHARTER PAX FLTS ARE PERMITTED TO FLW AD ONLY: FAOR,

FACT AND FALE.

6)DOMESTIC FLT DRG CURFEW HR (1900-0400) ARE NOT PERMITTED UNLESS

PRIOR WRITTEN APPROVAL HAS BEEN OBTAINED AND A COPY OF THE APPROVAL

IS CARRIED ON BOARD THE ACFT. IN ORDER TO MEET PASSENGER CURFEW HR:

SCHEDULED, CHARTER, INTL AND DOMESTIC PASSENGER AIRLINE OPERATIONS

WILL BE RESTRICTED TO 0600-1800.

A) OPR ARE TO MAKE APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL FOR FLT DRG CURFEW HR TO

THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT (APPLICATION FOR PERMISSION MUST BE MADE

IN WRITING AND SUBMITTED TO:

ANDRIES NTJANE EMAIL NTJANEM(AT)DOT.GOV.ZA AND

OWEN RIKHOTSO EMAIL RIKHOTSO(AT)DOT.GOV.ZA)

SOUTH SUDAN

Last Updated:  09/28/2020
Subject: Latest Country Restrictions until November 18, 2020
 
 

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS
South Sudan Airspace opens for domestic, regional and international flights.
 

RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST
Technical refueling is allowed.

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENT
None
 

DATE THE RESTRICTION IS CURRENTLY EXPECTED TO END OR BE RE-
EVALUATED
Restriction valid until 18 November 2020
 
 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• CHECKING IN:
  • SOCIAL DISTANCING
  • WEARING OF FACE MASK ALL THE TIME WILE IN THE AIRPORT
  • WEARING OF HAND GLOVES SHOULD BE OBSERVED OR MAINTAIN BY PASSENGERS DURING CHECKING IN AND WHILE IN THE AIR SOCIAL DISTANCING SHOULD BE OBSERVED WHILE TAKING THEIR SEAT IN THE AIRCRAFT DURING FLIGHT:
    • WEAR FACE MASKS,HAND GLOVES BEFORE,DURING AND AFTER FLIGHT AT ALL TIME.
    • MAINTAIN SOCIAL DISTANCING INSIDE THE AIRCRAFT.

LATEST NOTAMS

A0137/20 NOTAMN
Q) HSSS/QFAXX/IV/NBO/A/000/999/0452N03136E005
A) HSSJ PART 1 OF 2 B) 2009180741 C) 2011180900
E) RE-OPENING OF SOUTH SUDAN AIRSPACE FOR DOMESTIC,REGIONAL AND
INTERNATIONAL-AIR FLIGHTS.
CHECKING IN:(MUST STRONGLY OBSERVE) :
1.SOCIAL DISTANCING
2.WEARING OF FACE MASK ALL THE TIME WILE IN THE AIRPORT
3.WEARING OF HAND GLOVES SHOULD BE OBSERVED OR MAINTAIN BY
PASSENGERS
DURING CHECKING IN AND
4.WHILE IN THE AIR SOCIAL DISTANCING SHOULD BE OBSERVED WHILE TAKING
THEIR SEAT IN THE AIRCRAFT
DURING FLIGHT: 1.WEAR FACE MASKS,HAND
GLOVES BEFORE,DURING AND AFTER FLIGHT AT ALL TIME
2.MAINTAIN SOCIAL DISTANCING INSIDE THE AIRCRAFT
END PART 1 OF 2

ST HELENA 

Date: 09/28/2020
Subject:  Latest Country Restrictions through December 11, 2020

BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• Only Cargo, Repatriation flight (Locals and Work permit holders) and Medevacs 

 
RESTRICTIONS FOR TECHNICAL REFUELING/CREW REST

• Technical stops can be accommodated, there is doubt the government will consider crew rest however it depends on who requests the flight

QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS

• All new arrivals will be subject to Compulsory Quarantine for 14 days

DATE THE RESTRICTION IS CURRENTLY EXPECTED TO END OR BE RE-EVALUATED

• December 11, 2020

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• N/A

LATEST NOTAMS 

A0473/20
Q) FNAN/QFALT/IV/NBO/A/000/999/1558S00539W005
B) FROM: 20/09/16 10:34C) TO: 20/12/11 10:00 EST
E) COVID-19:
PAX ARE NOT ALLOWED TO ENTER ST HELENA.
THIS DOES NOT APPLY TO THE FLW:
NATIONALS AND RESIDENTS OF ST HELENA,
PAX WITH A LONG-TERM PERMIT,
TEMPO CONTRACTORS,
SPONSOR TECHNICAL COOPERATION OFFICERS,
PAX TO ASCENSION,
PERSONS AUTHORIZED IN ADVANCE BY THE GOVERNOR.
ALL NEW ARR WILL BE SUBJ COMPULSORY QUARANTINE FOR 14 DAYS WHEN
ENTERING ST HELENA.
 

SUDAN

Last Updated:  08/31/2020
Subject: Latest Country Restrictions through OCTOBER 10, 2020
 
BUSINESS FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS