Staying Safe Wherever you are in the World!
Why we have Partnered with World Nomads
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Our Core Values
- Expert Travel Knowledge of Africa
- Hybrid Online Booking & Consulting
- Superior Customer Experience
- Customer Experience & Personalization
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5 REASONS TO GET TRAVEL INSURANCE
- Medical Emergency
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- Trip Cancellation & Interruption
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- Flight Cancellation
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Passports and Visas What you need to know before you pack!
Get some basic information and links to help you plan and prepare before your trip. Don’t get caught up, be prepared and it’s always better to be safe than sorry when it comes to checking with regards to visas. We highly encourage that you check out these two links relating to visa requirements of the US and all 54 countries on the continent and up to date information while planning your travels.
U.S. Visa
(Note: U.S. citizens don’t need a U.S. visa for travel, but when planning travel abroad may need a visa issued by the embassy of the country they wish to visit. In this situation, when planning travel abroad, learn about visa requirements by country, see Country Specific Travel Information in the International Travel Section section of the Travel.State.Gov / U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE — BUREAU OF CONSULAR AFFAIRS website.)”
Country specific:
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas.html
Passport Information
Passports are an integral part to traveling internationally but sometimes we all know the pain and frustration that can go into getting or organizing passports. If you have a passport other than Australian please be aware that this information is not relevant for you and you should contact the relevant embassy. For your round the world adventures ensure you have your passport with plenty of time before you are due to fly out of the country. Also, make sure that you advise us of your full name as per your passport at the time of booking, indicating the first and surnames as the part that will go on the ticket. A lot of people may go by a different name than what is on their passport and this can cause all sorts of issues.
It is generally regarded that you need a minimum of 6 months validity on your passport from the date of return to Australia. If your passport is about to expire or you have never had one before you will need the following to get one.
* 2 x new passport sized photographs available from most post offices or photographic retailers. One of these needs to be signed by the person providing proof of your identity on the application.
* Relevant Fee
For a more comprehensive outline on passport, read our blog post Demystifying the Passport Process.
A few things we are doing differently to ensure safety
Reconnecting with nature and ourselves has never been more important, as well as immersing ourselves in experiences to soothe the weary soul – something we all long for. As travel restrictions begin to slowly ease off travel planning also resumes. We are taking necessary yet important safety precautions and instituting safety standards for the smooth running of all our tours but more importantly the safety of every individual. We are committed to the safety of all our customers and tour teams. Hence, why we made this outline that is also in alignment with the safety standards of the current WHO and CDC guidelines.
This outline will ensure effective safety standards and protocols with meaningful action plans that optimize all aspects of our tours. Part of our protocols includes providing all our customers with the insights and toolkits for interaction and implementation to ensure that every individual feels safe. Ultimately, we envision a future of travel that is safe, secure, seamless at the same time, providing immersive, meaningful and enriching experiences to all our customers in their journey.
Important Resources - Public Health + Safety
There is a vast maze of overabundant information out there regarding covid19 for travelers. However, we have gathered the important resources interesting articles in one distilled digest that are timely and relevant just so you don’t have to. Bookmark this page and check back often. And please, reach out to us via email: info@trailblazertravelz.com with any needs or questions you may have. We are here to help and care for you when it matters most so do not hesitate…
General information from the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention. COVID-19 information and resources from the World Health Organization. COVID-19 information and resources for travel within the EU & UK. Read the latest news and updates on the COVID-19 outbreak from the TSA. State Department Resource for current travel advisory notifications and precautions. We advise all our customers and prospective customers to enroll in STEP!!! What is STEP?
The Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) is a free service to allow U.S. citizens and nationals traveling and living abroad to enroll their trip with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate. In addition, STEP also sends local safety and health alerts to enrollees and helps the department of state to contact U.S citizens in an emergency abroad. During the pandemic-related evacuation this year, STEP enrollees were automatically kept up-to-date with updated information on repatriation flights.
Benefits of Enrolling in STEP
Receive important information from the Embassy about safety conditions in your destination country, helping you make informed decisions about your travel plans.
Help the U.S. Embassy contact you in an emergency, whether natural disaster, civil unrest, or family emergency.
Help family and friends get in touch with you in an emergency. Stay Informed, Stay Connected, Stay Safe!
This is why at Trailblazer Travelz we highly encourage every single individual in our groups to enroll in STEP. It’s free, simple, and easy. Visit: step.state.gov to enroll toda.
Travel Requirements
All air passengers coming to the United States, including U.S. citizens, are required to have a negative COVID-19 test result or documentation of recovery from COVID-19 before they board a flight to the United States. See the Frequently Asked Questions on the CDC website for more information. The testing mandate applies to passengers over age 2, and requires them to produce a negative coronavirus test result taken within the previous three days. If a delayed or missed flight pushes the departure beyond that, a new test is required. An exemption applies to those who can show proof of having recovered from the virus in the previous three months. Masks are required on planes, buses, trains, and other forms of public transportation traveling into, within, or out of the United States and in U.S. transportation hubs such as airports and bus or rail stations.
Follow all entry requirements for your destination and provide any required or requested health information.
If you do not follow your destination’s requirements, you may be denied entry and required to return to the United States.
Before traveling back to the United States by air, get tested with a viral test no more than 3 days before your flight departs. The test result must be negative. Keep a copy of your test results with you during travel in case you are asked for them. See Frequently Asked Questions for more information about this requirement. Follow all destination and airline recommendations or requirements.
Viral tests are used to look for current infection
A viral test checks specimens from your nose or your mouth to find out if you are currently infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. Viral tests can be performed in a laboratory, at a testing site (such as a public health clinic or doctor’s office), or at home. Two types of viral tests can be used: nucleic acid amplification tests (NAATs) and antigen tests.
What to do after a viral test
- Get tested 3-5 days after travel AND stay home and self-quarantine for 7 days after travel.
- Even if you test negative, stay home and self-quarantine for the full 7 days.
- If your test is positive, isolate yourself to protect others from getting infected.
- If you don’t get tested, it’s safest to stay home and self-quarantine for 10 days after travel.
- Avoid being around people who are at increased risk for severe illness for 14 days, whether you get tested or not.
- Always follow state and local recommendations or requirements related to travel.
- People who have recently visited or traveled through countries with Covid-19 mutations, such as South Africa, maybe denied entry or be subject to additional quarantine restrictions in some of the places listed below.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Visa and passport requirements for all countries in West Africa in alphabetical order.
- IS TOURIST VISA REQUIRED IN BENIN?
- YES.A passport and a visa are required. Visas are not available at the airport, therefore must apply prior to trip.
- YES.
- IS TOURIST VISA REQUIRED IN BURKINA FASO?
- YES.A passport and a visa are required. Visas are not available at the airport, therefore must apply prior to trip.
- YES.
- IS TOURIST VISA REQUIRED IN CAPE VERDE (CABO VERDE)?
- YES.A passport and a visa are required. Visas are not available at the airport, therefore must apply prior to trip.
- YES.
- IS TOURIST VISA REQUIRED IN THE GAMBIA (GAMBIA)?
- YES.A passport and a visa are required. Visas are no vailable at the airport, therefore must apply prior to trip.
- YES.
- IS TOURIST VISA REQUIRED IN GHANA?
- YES.A passport and a visa are required. Visas are not available at the airport, therefore must apply prior to trip.
- YES.
- IS TOURIST VISA REQUIRED IN GUINEA (CONAKRY)?
- YES.A passport and a visa are required. Visas are not available at the airport, therefore must apply prior to trip.
- YES.
- IS TOURIST VISA REQUIRED IN GUINEA (BISSAU)?
- YES.A passport and a visa are required. Visas are not available at the airport, therefore must apply prior to trip.
- YES.
- IS TOURIST VISA REQUIRED IN IVORY COAST (COTE D’IVOIRE)?
- YES.A passport and a visa are required. Visas are not available at the airport, therefore must apply prior to trip.
- YES.
- IS TOURIST VISA REQUIRED IN LIBERIA?
- YES.A passport and a visa are required. Visas are not available at the airport, therefore must apply prior to trip.
- YES.
- IS TOURIST VISA REQUIRED IN MALI?
- YES.A passport and a visa are required. Visas are not available at the airport, therefore must apply prior to trip.
- YES.
- IS TOURIST VISA REQUIRED IN MAURITANIA?
- YES.A passport and a visa are required, but can be obtained at the airport upon arrival.
- YES.
- IS TOURIST VISA REQUIRED IN NIGERIA?
- YES.A passport and a visa are required. Both these documents must be obtained prior to your trip.
- YES.
- IS TOURIST VISA REQUIRED IN NIGER?
- YES.A passport and a visa are required. Visas are not available at the airport therefore must apply prior to trip.
- YES.
- IS TOURIST VISA REQUIRED IN SENEGAL?
- NO.Obtained upon arrival at the airport.
- NO.
- IS TOURIST VISA REQUIRED IN SIERRA LEONE?
- YES.Both visa and passport are required and therefore, must be obtained prior to trip.
- YES.
- IS TOURIST VISA REQUIRED IN TOGO?
- YES.Both visa and passport are required and therefore, must be obtained prior to trip.
- YES.
All countries in Africa in alphabetical order.
- IS TOURIST VISA REQUIRED IN ANGOLA?
- Yes!A passport and a visa are required. Visas are not available at the airport therefore, must be obtained prior to trip.
- Yes!
- IS TOURIST VISA REQUIRED IN BOTSWANA?
- No!A passport is required without a visa. However, travelers who attempt to enter Botswana with a temporary passport cannot enter without a visa, therefore, must be obtained prior to trip.
- No!
- IS TOURIST VISA REQUIRED IN LESOTHO?
- IS TOURIST VISA REQUIRED IN MALAWI?
- YES!
- IS TOURIST VISA REQUIRED IN MOZAMBIQUE?
- YES!
A visa and passport are required. Therefore, both must be obtained prior to trip.
- YES!
- IS TOURIST VISA REQUIRED IN NAMIBIA?
- YES!
- IS TOURIST VISA REQUIRED IN SOUTH AFRICA?
- NO!A visa is not required if visiting 90 days or less. However, a passport is required. therefore, both must be obtained prior to trip.
- NO!
- IS TOURIST VISA REQUIRED IN SWAZILAND?
- NO!A visa is not required if visiting 30 days or less. However, a passport is required. therefore, both must be obtained prior to trip.
- NO!
- IS TOURIST VISA REQUIRED IN ZAMBIA?
- YES!
- IS TOURIST VISA REQUIRED IN ZIMBABWE?
- YES!
All countries in Africa in alphabetical order.
- IS TOURIST VISA REQUIRED IN ALGERIA?
- YES!Both a visa and passport are required unless entering the country via a cruise ship.
- IS TOURIST VISA REQUIRED IN EGYPT?
- YES!Both a visa and passport are required therefore, must be obtained prior to trip.
- IS TOURIST VISA REQUIRED IN LIBYA?
- YES!Both a visa and passport are required therefore, must be obtained prior to trip.
- IS TOURIST VISA REQUIRED IN MOROCCO?
- NO!
is required therefore, must be obtained prior to trip.
- NO!
- IS TOURIST VISA REQUIRED IN SUDAN?
- YES!A visa and passport are both required therefore, must be obtained prior to trip.
- YES!
- IS TOURIST VISA REQUIRED IN TUNISIA?
- NO!A visa is not required for stays under 90 days. However, passport is required therefore, must be obtained prior to trip.
- NO!
Trip Action Plan and Safety Protocols
Reconnecting with nature and ourselves has never been more important, as well as immersing ourselves in experiences to soothe the weary soul – something we all long for. As travel restrictions begin to slowly ease off travel planning also resumes. We are taking necessary yet important safety precautions and instituting safety standards for the smooth running of all our tours but more importantly the safety of every individual. We are committed to the safety of all our customers and tour teams. Hence, why we made this outline that is also in alignment with the safety standards of the current WHO and CDC guidelines.
This outline will ensure effective safety standards and protocols with meaningful action plans that optimize all aspects of our tours. Part of our protocols includes providing all our customers with the insights and toolkits for interaction and implementation to ensure that every individual feels safe. Ultimately, we envision a future of travel that is safe, secure, seamless at the same time, providing immersive, meaningful and enriching experiences to all our customers in their journey.
Common Covid19 Related Travel Requirements by Country
As we slowly begin to surface from our long collective confinement and what seemed like an interminable moment, we believe that Africa is going to be the ideal destination in the new world of travel. Understandably, there continue to be concerns around global travel – however, vaccination roll-outs taking place in many countries in the continent along with our stringent COVID health and safety protocols, make us your go-to travel company for travels to Africa.
Mind you we are very much alert and cognizant of the WHO and CDC guidelines for international travel and especially “the CDC travel health notices” in every single country on the continent. And here in this dedicated Covid travel page, we have outlined some common covid19 related travel requirements by country. Although, we have not listed all 56 countries on the continent yet, however, a lot of the top countries are already listed. We will continue to update as we get consistent and clear guidelines and requirements from the rest of the countries.
CDC uses Travel Health Notices (THNs) to alert travelers and other audiences to health threats around the world and advise on how to protect themselves. On November 21, 2020, CDC adapted its 3-level notice system to a 4-level system for COVID-19 and updated criteria used to determine THN levels. The system was updated to align with the same incidence rate or case count thresholds adopted by recognized public health organizations and shares a common 4-level structure with the U.S. Department of State’s Travel Advisory. The 4-level system categorizes destinations, including international destinations and United States Territories, into the following levels:
Level 4: Very high level of COVID-19 Travelers should avoid all travel to these destinations.
Level 3: High level of COVID-19 Travelers should avoid all nonessential travel to these destinations.
Level 2: Moderate level of COVID-19 Travelers at increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19 should avoid all nonessential travel to these destinations.
Level 1: Low level of COVID-19 All travelers should wear a mask, stay at least 6 feet/2 meters from people who are not from your travel group, avoid crowds, wash their hands often or use hand sanitizer, and watch their health for signs of illness.
After You Travel Recommendations
- Get tested 3-5 days after travel AND stay home and self-quarantine for 7 days after travel.
- Even if you test negative, stay home and self-quarantine for the full 7 days.
- If your test is positive, isolate yourself to protect others from getting infected.
- If you don’t get tested, it’s safest to stay home and self-quarantine for 10 days after travel.
- Avoid being around people who are at increased risk for severe illness for 14 days, whether you get tested or not.
- Always follow state and local recommendations or requirements related to travel.
- People who have recently visited or traveled through countries with Covid-19 mutations, such as South Africa, maybe denied entry or be subject to additional quarantine restrictions in some of the places listed below.
