Covid-19: Malawi introduces new entry requirements for travellers! [update]

update (20 May 2022): According to Malawi Tourism, the definition of being "fully vaccinated" against Covid-19 does not include a booster shot.

Malawi is lifting the mandatory Covid-19 PCR test requirement for fully vaccinated incoming travellers. This is according to a press statement by the country's Presidential Task Force on Corona Virus, issued on 19 May 2022. The new entry requlations become effective on 01 June 2022. The following will be travel requirements for incoming travellers:

• all incoming travellers inclunding Malawians that are fully vaccianted and have a digital Covid-19 vaccination certificate will no longer be required to produce a Covid-19 PCR test certificate prior to entering Malawi
• all incoming travellers including Malawians that are not fully vaccinated or don't have a valid electronic verifiable Covid-19 full vaccination certificate will be required to produce a negative PCR based Covid-19 test certificate that is not older than 72 hours at the time of arrival in Malawi
• Covid-19 PCR test certificate and or full Covid-19 vaccination certificate requirement for outgoing travellers will depent on the destination country's requirements.

src.: facebook.com/visitmalawiofficial.mw

 

Covid-19: Lesotho has reopened borders!

The Government of Lesotho has eased the Covid-19 restrictions last week. The country is now open for regular travel, including tourism, through all border crossings and Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU), which is located about 15 km southeast of Maseru. Travellers intending to visit Lesotho need to present a negative Covid-19 test result not older than 72 hours from time of departure when entering the country. There are no restrictions on intercity or interstate travel within Lesotho. Covid-19 health and safety protocols must be followed at all times, including observance of guidelines for social distancing, sanitation and hygiene, and the use of appropriate personal protective equipment, like cloth face masks. Supermarkets, pharmacies and most businesses can operate in line with safety protocols. Accomodation facilities in Lesotho are allowed to open with 100% occupancy. Public recreational areas (such as parks) are permitted to operate, while nightclubs remain closed. Liquor stores are allowed to operate from Mondays to Sundays (08:00 - 20:00). The daily curfew starts at 22:00 and ends at 04:00. Public transport is allowed to operate at 100% capacity.