Namibia welcomes tourists in September

NAMIBIA’S borders will reopen to international travellers via Hosea Kutako International Airport only from 1 September 2020.

Environment, forestry and tourism minister Pohamba Shifeta revealed this on Tuesday when he announced the new implementation protocols guiding the international tourism revival initiative.

“These protocols have been subjected to a comprehensive consultative process and have now been signed off by the minister of environment, forestry and tourism; minister of health and social services and the minister of home affairs, immigration, safety and security.

“The protocols will come into effect from 1 September 2020, which will signal the re-opening of Hosea Kutako International Airport to international tourists,” Shifeta said.

Protocols to be followed during this implementation period include entry to the country only through HKIA and travellers must present a negative Covid-19 test result not older than 72 hours before boarding the plane.

“All travellers will be required to stay for seven days at their first tourist facility of booking, which must be duly registered with the Namibia Tourism Board and certified by the Ministry of Health and Social Services. The tourists must proceed directly to their first accommodation from the airport and no overnight or stopovers are permitted.” Read more..