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Planning your trip to Zanzibar? Please note that inbound travel health insurance is mandatory for all visitors entering the island.

· Validity: 92 days from the date of arrival

· Cost: USD 44 per adult

· Children (3–17 years): USD 22

· Children under 2 years: Free

We strongly recommend purchasing the insurance online before your arrival to avoid any unnecessary delays at the airport. However, if needed, you may still complete the purchase upon arrival in Zanzibar Click here to apply for inbound travel insurance: https://inbound.visitzanzibar.go.tz/

Effective 3 November 2026 at 11:59 p.m. U.S. Eastern Standard Time (EST), all travelers arriving in the United States by air must attest that they have not been present in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) during the preceding 21 days. This requirement applies to passengers and crew traveling from any foreign country.

Who is affected?

• All passengers and crew traveling by air to the United States.
• Applies to commercial, cargo, private, and general aviation flights.

Travel History Requirement

Travelers must confirm that they have not been present in the DRC within the previous 21 days, including:

• Transit through a DRC airport, even if they did not leave the airport.
• Any stay or visit in the DRC during the 21-day period before travel.

Limited exemptions may apply for certain U.S. Government-authorized travelers.

Attestation Form

Travelers can complete the required attestation using the fillable PDF available here.

Important Information

• Travelers who do not provide the required attestation, and who do not qualify for an exemption, may be denied boarding.

Passengers are advised to verify all entry requirements before travel, as regulations may change without prior notice.

1. Every person entering or leaving South Africa must submit a declaration, regardless of whether they have goods to declare or not. The declaration form can be found here
2. Before entering or leaving South Africa, travellers must complete an online declaration on the South African Traveller Management System (SATMS) unless SATMS is unavailable or offline.
3. Obligations under Section 15 also apply to crew members.
4. Travellers declaring both personal goods and informal trade or commercial goods, must submit two separate declarations:

i) Personal or informal trade goods, and

ii) Commercial goods using a Goods Declaration.

5. Travellers in transit through South Africa are exempt from submitting declarations if they do not leave:

i) The designated transit area, or

ii) The mode of transport on which they arrived.

6. Travellers who qualify as diplomats or Very Important Persons (VIPs) must, as a general principle, remain subject to Customs control in terms of Section 15 of the Customs and Excise Act.

7. Non-resident travellers carrying Krugerrand coins into South Africa must declare such coins as part of their declaration.

8. Failure to declare goods, understate values, or submit false documents may result in seizure, prosecution, or penalties.

Dear Passengers, In light of the Presidential swearing-in ceremony scheduled on Sunday, 11 August 2024, we advise all passengers departing from Kigali International Airport to plan ahead. Please expect potential traffic disruptions around the airport due to increased security and traffic management measures. To ensure a smooth travel experience, we recommend arriving at the airport at least 4 hours before departure time. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this time. Safe travels,