Travel Alerts

• Mandatory inbound travel insurance is required for most foreign visitors traveling to Tanzania Mainland.
• Citizens of EAC and SADC member states are exempt from this requirement.
• A USD 44 insurance premium applies per traveler.
• The policy is valid for up to 92 days and allows multiple entries during its validity period.
• Foreign visitors who do not have the required insurance may be denied entry into Tanzania.

Coverage includes:

• Medical emergencies
• Emergency medical evacuation
• Repatriation assistance
• Loss of luggage

Visitors can purchase the mandatory travel insurance online before departure: https://inbound.nicinsurance.co.tz/

To ensure a smooth arrival process, travelers are encouraged to obtain the required insurance before traveling to Tanzania Mainland.   

Due to ongoing operational challenges impacting air traffic control services at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), flights WB402/WB403 scheduled for 31 August 2026 have been cancelled.

We continue to closely monitor and assess the situation in coordination with the relevant authorities. Affected passengers will be accommodated on the next available flight, and our teams remain committed to minimizing disruption to travel plans.

We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused.

Due to ongoing operational constraints affecting air traffic control services at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), flights WB452/WB453 on 31 August 2026 have been cancelled.

We continue to closely monitor and assess the situation in coordination with the relevant authorities. Affected passengers will be rebooked on the next available flight, and our teams remain committed to minimizing disruption to travel plans.

We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused

Passengers travelling on WB108/109 on 11 August are advised that the return sector will operate via Harare due to operational requirements.
We apologize for the inconvenience caused and appreciate your understanding.

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.

Due to public health measures, strict entry restrictions are in place for passengers traveling to the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Passengers are not permitted to board flights to the UAE if they:

• Are traveling directly from:
  • South Sudan
  • Uganda
  • Democratic Republic of Congo
• Are traveling via another country but have originated from or transited through any of the above countries
• The following passengers are exempt from this restriction:
  • UAE citizens
  • Holders of diplomatic passports

In response to outbreaks of Ebola in Republic of Uganda, Democratic Republic of the Congo, and South Sudan.

Health screening

• Travelers who have been in these countries within the last 21 days will undergo enhanced health screening upon arrival in the U.S.

• All flights carrying such travelers may be subject to additional medical checks at U.S. ports of entry

Boarding & Entry Restrictions

• CDC temporarily restricts entry for certain travelers who were recently in DRC, Uganda or South Sudan

Exemptions

This does not apply to:

• U.S. citizens and nationals

• U.S. armed forces, government personnel, and eligible dependents

• Travelers approved on humanitarian, public health, or security grounds

• Individuals entering under DHS-approved processes with CDC-compliant protocols

RwandAir will gradually resume flights to and from Dubai and Doha from 1 June 2026. We recognise the importance of these routes to our customers.

As services resume, the safety, security, and comfort of our passengers and crew remain our highest priority. Customers may book, manage, or update their travel arrangements via www.rwandair.com or contact our reservations team at reservations@rwandair.com for assistance.

We look forward to welcoming our customers back on board.

The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) has introduced new entry requirements as part of Ebola Virus (EBV) preventive measures.

All passengers originating from the following countries must complete the prescribed health declaration form here before arriving to Kenya.

• Rwanda
• Uganda
• Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
• Ethiopia
• Burundi
• Angola
• Tanzania
• Zambia
• South Sudan
• Somalia

Important Note
Passengers are advised to complete the form prior to travel to avoid delays upon arrival.

In line with Nigerian health regulations, enhanced screening measures are in place.

• All passengers traveling to Nigeria are required to complete the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) Health Declaration Form prior to arrival. The form can be found here
• Passengers unable to complete the online form before departure shall be provided with paper-based Health Declaration Forms upon arrival for completion and submission to the Port Health Services personnel.

Following the ongoing Ebola outbreak, the Uganda Ministry of Health has implemented enhanced public health measures.

Mandatory Health Declaration

All travellers are required to complete an online health declaration form prior to departure or arrival in Uganda.

The form is here:
https://poes.health.go.ug/declare 

Important Information

• Completion of the declaration form is mandatory for all passengers entering and exiting Uganda.
• Travellers may be requested to present proof of submission upon arrival or departure.
• These measures are part of strengthened health surveillance at all ports of entry and exit.

Travel Advisory

We encourage all passengers to:

• Complete the form before arriving at the airport to avoid delays.
• Monitor official health updates from the Uganda Ministry of Health.
• Follow all health and safety guidelines issued by authorities.

In line with the Rwandan Ministry of Health, RwandAir is implementing temporary entry measures:

1. Foreign nationals who have been in or transited through the DRC within the last 30 days will not be allowed entry into Rwanda.
2. Rwandan nationals and foreign residents with valid residency may enter Rwanda, but if they have been in the DRC within the last 30 days, they will undergo mandatory quarantine.

These measures protect our passengers and crew. For travel adjustments, contact your travel agent or reservations at reservations@rwandair.com