Burundi has reopened its air borders
Burundi has resumed international flights since November 8 thanks to the reopening of air borders. A 3-day lockdown is imposed on all arriving passengers. Maritime and land borders remain closed.
Burundi officially reopened air borders on Sunday, November 8. As in all countries around the world, this reopening comes with a number of health requirements linked to the Covid-19 pandemic.
“Travelers entering or leaving Burundian territory must provide proof of a negative Covid-19 test, carried out 72 hours before boarding. On arrival at Melchior Ndadaye - Bujumbura - airport, all travelers will have to be screened and comply with a 72-hour confinement measure, in one of the hotel establishments provided for this purpose. The screening tests and hotel costs are the responsibility of the traveler, ”said a statement from the secretary general and spokesperson for the Burundian government, Prosper Ntahorwamiye.
If there is a positive case on an aircraft, a second test will be required from all passengers. Those who test negative for covid-19 will have an exit permit. For cases declared positive, they will be sent to an appropriate care center. Foreign travelers, the statement said, will pay for medical care themselves. Travelers will need to book the hotel online in advance.
As for land and sea borders, Ntahorwamiye said the installation of the necessary infrastructure to deal with the coronavirus pandemic is underway. "The reopening will be gradual depending on the state of play and the operationality of these infrastructures. "
Burundi officially reopened air borders on Sunday, November 8. As in all countries around the world, this reopening comes with a number of health requirements linked to the Covid-19 pandemic.
“Travelers entering or leaving Burundian territory must provide proof of a negative Covid-19 test, carried out 72 hours before boarding. On arrival at Melchior Ndadaye - Bujumbura - airport, all travelers will have to be screened and comply with a 72-hour confinement measure, in one of the hotel establishments provided for this purpose. The screening tests and hotel costs are the responsibility of the traveler, ”said a statement from the secretary general and spokesperson for the Burundian government, Prosper Ntahorwamiye.
If there is a positive case on an aircraft, a second test will be required from all passengers. Those who test negative for covid-19 will have an exit permit. For cases declared positive, they will be sent to an appropriate care center. Foreign travelers, the statement said, will pay for medical care themselves. Travelers will need to book the hotel online in advance.
As for land and sea borders, Ntahorwamiye said the installation of the necessary infrastructure to deal with the coronavirus pandemic is underway. "The reopening will be gradual depending on the state of play and the operationality of these infrastructures. "
Source: newsaero
