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Namibia launches the Namibia launches the "Trusted Travel System"

The Government of Namibia has announced the launch of the Trusted Travel System (TT) in Namibia. The TT was introduced by the African Union Council (AUC) and the Africa Centre for Disease Control (Africa-CDC) to support the African Union (AU) member states to harmonize and enhance their current health screening and verification systems. It offers an online digital platform for the verification and authentication of Covid-19 test results based on a collaborative effort across a network of participating Covid-19 testing laboratories and Port Health authorities. The TT platform allows for the detection of counterfeit test results and also enhances cross-border collaboration and confidence n Covid-19 results origination from other countries. Furthermore it provides updated information on entry requirements and travel restrictions for participating member states. The "Trusted Travel System" plattform will be available for use from 15 November 2021 at the following Ports of Entry:

  • Oshikango Border Post
  • Walvis Bay International Airport
  • Walvis Bay Harbor
  • Omahenene Border Post
  • Hosea Kutako International Airport
  • Muhembo Border Post
  • Katima Mulilo Border Post
  • Ngoma Border Post
  • Lüderitz Harbour
  • Ariamsvlei Border Post
  • Noordoewer Border Post
  • Trans-Kalahari Border Post

As of 01 December 2021, only Covid-19 certificates obtained on the "Trusted Travel System" platform or verified on the "Global Haven" systems will be valid for exit or entry into Namibia at the above mentioned Points of Entry.

In order to facilitate the "Trusted Travel System" in Namibia, the country's Ministry of Health and Social Services has provided the following guidance.

In addition, the Ministry of Health and Social Services has also released a list of authorized Covid-19 testing laboratories in Namibia:


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