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• THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA

  TRAVEL ADVISORY NO.5 OF 05

  th

  AUGUST, 2020

  The Government of the United Republic of Tanzania has been instituting

  various preventive measures with a goal to limit the spread of coronavirus in

  the country. After reviewing the current situation of COVID-19 infection in the

  country, we have observed a decreasing trend of admitted COVID-19 cases as

  evidenced by the closure of COVID-19 Isolation/Treatment Centres.

  Furthermore, despite the opening of public/private schools and resumption of

  sports activities, the situation has remained safe. However, there is a likelihood

  of importation of cases from other countries.

  In view of this, the Government has slightly modified the Travel Advisory No. 4

  of 20

  th

  July, 2020 and come-up with version No 5, effective from 05

  th

  August,

  2020 to accommodate additional measures related to international travel as

  follows:

  1. All travelers whether foreigners or returning residents entering or leaving

  the United Republic of Tanzania will be subjected to enhanced

  screening for COVID-19 infection. There will be no 14 days mandatory

  quarantine upon arrival;

  2. All travelers whether foreigners or returning residents whose countries or

  airlines require them to get tested for COVID-19 and turn negative, as a

  condition for traveling, will be required to present a certificate upon

  arrival. Travelers from other countries with symptoms and signs related

  to COVID-19 infection, will undergo enhanced screening and may be

  tested for RT-PCR;

  3. Crew members shall not be subjected to present a negative test COVID-

  19 certificate as a condition of entry or departure. However, they will be

  screened for symptoms and signs in line with the country's protocol;

  4. While in the country, all international travelers should observe

  adherence to Infection Prevention and Control measures such as hand

  hygiene, wearing masks and keeping physical distancing as deemed

  appropriate,

  5. All travelers are required to truthfully fill out Traveler's Surveillance Form

  available onboard or in any other transport means and submit to Port

  Health Authorities upon arrival;
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  6. All arriving/departing conveyances must provide Advance Passenger

  Information so as to allow the Points of Entry Authorities to scrutinize the

  manifest for possible high-risk passenger identification;

  7. Pilot/Captain/Driver in command of conveyance should prior to arrival

  submit to Port Health Authority the dully filled conveyance health

  declaration forms (Health Part of General Declaration, Maritime Health

  Declaration and Ground Transport/Vehicles Health Declaration Form);

  8. All Conveyance operators should observe adherence to Infection

  Prevention and Control measures such as hand hygiene, wearing masks

  and keeping physical distancing as appropriate;

  9. Conveyances will be subjected to decontamination if deemed necessary.

  Additional Measures relating to truck/vehicle carrying Goods and

  Services:

  i. Have only 2-3 crew Members per vehicle to facilitate smooth border

  crossing in the region;

  ii. Crew members have to declare their final destinations at the Points of

  Entry (POE), and during their journey are allowed to only stop at

  Government designated locations;

  iii. Truck will be decontaminated before it is allowed to continue to its

  final destination if driver or crew members are suspected to have

  COVID-19 or tested COVID-19 positive;

  iv. Driver or crew members will be subjected to enhanced screening at

  Points of Entry and may be quarantined or isolated at designated

  facilities in case they are suspected of COVID-19 infection;

  v. In case crews are quarantined/isolated while in transit, truck

  owners/operators must make necessary arrangements to back-up

  their crew to ensure that goods are delivered to the intended

  destination;

  vi. All drivers or crew members with negative COVID-19 may randomly

  be selected for re-testing upon arrival for quality assurance.

  • In case of any medical emergency while in the United Republic of

  Tanzania, please call the Health Emergency Number: 199.

  NB: The Travel Advisory will be reviewed from time to time as the need

  arises.

  Prof. Mabula D. Mchembe

  PERMANENT SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF HEALTH, COMMUNITY

  DEVELOPMENT, GENDER, ELDERLY AND CHILDREN
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