By Mercy Karuuombe
This has been stated by the minister of environment, tourism
and forestry, Pohamba Shifeta, and health and social services minister Kalumbi
Shangula in a joint statement.
Under the country's current Covid-19 pandemic guidelines
there will be no travel restrictions for international tourists in Namibia from
1 to 15 July 2021, the two ministers stated.
They also noted that the tourism sector, tourism operators
and stakeholders should ensure that public health Covid-19 regulations are
followed.
According to the statement, tourists must have a valid
negative polymerase chain reaction (PCR) novel coronavirus test result not older
than seven days on entry into Namibia.
They also have to present their documentation and a full
travel itinerary as well as proof of confirmation of bookings at points of
entry or roadblocks.
Tourists are not required to get another Covid-19 test when the
first test has expired after seven days if they have tested negative, unless
they are showing Covid-19 symptoms.
All tourists detected with symptoms will be taken for
further screening and may be required to remain in isolation until a rapid
Covid-19 test has been conducted at their own costs.
"If the result is positive, the tourist will be taken
to the Ministry of Health and Social Service identified isolation facilities
and treated at own cost and according to national case management
guidelines," the statement read.
The ministers noted that tourists who travel in a group and
have hired a vehicle for self-drive tour purposes are allowed to have the
maximum number of permitted passengers in their vehicle.
Only tourists in closed groups, together with a driver and
guide where used, are allowed to travel in the same vehicle during the duration
of that specific tour.
Shuttle operators may also transport tourists from the same
group in a full passenger-carrying capacity, provided that the tourists wear masks
and sanitiser is available on the vehicle for regular use.
Accommodation establishments operating within town
boundaries are required to have a valid Namibia Tourism Board registration
certification and health fitness certificate issued by the local authority.
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