Entry Requirements

Exceptions:

• Citizens of the United Kingdom and Colonies and Ireland.
• Citizens of Switzerland and Liechtenstein for temporary visits.
• Nationals of Botswana, Lesotho, Swaziland.
• An entry permit is required for a stay of more than 14 days.

How to Apply:

Applications for Foreign Operators Permit to:
Chairperson of the International Air Services Licensing Council
Private Bag X73, Halfway House, 1685; or
Ikhaya Lokundiza, Bldg 16, Treur Close, Waterfall Park, Bekker Street, Midrand.
If Overflight and Landing Clearances are required ctc Department of Transport at
+27 12 309 3000

Health:

Yellow fever or cholera vaccination required of pax arriving from endemic or infected areas. Aircraft must be disinfected 30 minutes if arriving from endemic yellow fever or malaria area.

Timing:

5 full business days before commencement of flight.

Airports of Entry:

• Bram Fischer International (Bloemfontein)
• Cape Town International
• Durban International
• Polokwane International
• OR Tambo International
• Lanseria International
• Pilanesberg International
• Kruger Mpumalanga International
• Port Elizabeth International
• Upington International
• Richards Bay (on special application)

Special Notices:

Entry into Maseru Moeshoeshoe AP, Lesotho permitted where facilities at DEP AF does not permit transmission of FPL, however, PIC must make radio ctc with Maseru ATS as soon as possible.

Commercial Flights:

No permit required if less than 8 pax of 1 000kg cargo or mail, and no pax or cargo is taken on or discharged at any point within the RSA.

Private Flights:

Flightplan adequate

Exceptions:

None.

How to Apply:

Clearance:
Director of Civil Aviation
Tel. +213 21 929885-9
Fax: 21 929894, 747614

Format:

Operator, Name & address of operator; aircraft type, registration and/or flight number, date and time of departure, ETA, give route including FIR entry and exit points and ETAs, name + nationality of captain; Cargo: consignor and consignee, general nature of freight and weight; passport no and nationality of pax, purpose of flight, mauw. of aircraft

Timing:

2 working days prior to flight.

Health:

Some malaria areas. Prescription medication is not always available

Special Notices:

Always confirm fuel availability. Your permit number should always be included in your flight plan. Carry your documentary proof with you at all times. Carry small notes of dollars with you. Security at big hotels is tight, keep your hotel key with you at all times, this will be needed as proof of you staying at the hotel too should you go out.

Airports of Entry:

• Adar
• Algiers
• Annaba
• Constantine
• Ghardaia
• Hassi Messaoud
• Oran
• Setif
• Tamanrasset
• Tebessa
• Tlemcen
• Zarzaitine

Private Flights:

Permits take 14 working days to obtain

Commercial Flights:

Allow 15 working days to obtain permits

Tips:

Take note of the No-Fly Zones, with majority lying along the Western Border.
For info contact Etablissement National de la Navigation Aerienne
Tel. +231 21 509184
Fax: 21681882
Email: mlchergui@hotmail.com
Visa must be issued prior to arrival and will not be granted if your passport has less than 3 months validity. Permits last 72hrs from your original departure date. Use of a flight handler who has contact with a local agent is recommended

Exceptions:

No exceptions.

How to Apply:

Clearance:
Tel or fax to: Director of Civil Aviation – Flight Clearances Department
Fax. +244 222-390 529
Follow up with call to Tel. 338 594 (swb)

Format:

Name + address of operator; aircraft type, registration and/or flight number, date and time of departure, ETA, name + nationality of captain; Cargo: consignor and consignee, general nature of freight and weight; passport no and nationality of pax, purpose of flight, mauw. of aircraft

Flight Crew:

Crew member licenses accepted in lieu of visa.

Timing:

72hrs before commencing flight.

Health:

Cholera, smallpox and yellow fever vaccination certificates required. It is advisable to carry any perscription medication you may need

Airports of Entry:

• Luanda
• Cabinda
• Lubango
• Ondjiva

Special Notices:

Many airfields in Angola are not in good condition or not usable at all. Please remember to check up and verify information. Generally, Avgas is not available in Angola, only JetA1 at major airports. It is very adviseable to check up on the fuel situation before flying into Angola. Like in many African countries, navigation aids are not in working order and can generally only be relied upon at major airports. US$ are accepted everywhere but ensure that you carry small bills as you won’t get change. Smaller shops only accept Kwanza, the local currency. Hotel reservations need to be done well in advance, as there is little accommodation available.

Private Flights:

Flightplan and clearances

Commercial Flights:

Flightplan and clearances

Tips:

For clearances ctc.
CELTA Aviation Services: email: celta@netacbo.co.ao
Fax: +244 222 440249
Tel. +244 222 449300
International Flight Clearances
Tel. +27 11 701 2330
Email: flightops@flyifc.co.za
Keep your passport with you at all times

Exceptions:

No exceptions.

How to Apply:

Tel.or fax to: Director of Civil Aviation – Flight Clearances Department
Tel. +29 21 301098/9
Fax: 21 304571, 310617

Format:

Operator, Name + address of operator; aircraft type, registration and/or flight number, date and time of departure, ETA, name + nationality of captain, number of crew, number of pax, complete route.

Timing:

Allow 10 working days for application to be processed.

Health:

Malaria and AIDS are widespread. If possible, travelers should bring their own prescription medication as they may not be able to get it locally.

Airports of Entry:

• Cotonou
• Cadjehoun

Special Notes:

All a/c must initially land and finally depart from a customs apt.

Private Flights:

Flightplan and clearances.

Commercial Flights:

Flightplan and clearances

Tips:

Aircraft equipped for aerial photography will not be allowed to land. Check fuel availability everywhere you go. Give prior notice for night landings. Be aware of street crime and fraud in and around the cities

Exceptions:

Existing visa abolition agreements.

How to Apply:

Write, fax or email to: Department of Civil Aviation; P O Box 250, Gaborone, Botswana Tel.+267 3688233/3688234 email: pnkokou@caab.co.bw/mmdojwa@caab.co.bw; Fax +267 395 3517. Mo-Fr fm 0800-1700. Permits will be issued at CAA head office. A/hr or during pub hol, permits will be issued at AIS Ctc Tel. +267 3643100/ 3643104/3643119 Fax. +267 390 4559

Format:

Name + address of operator; aircraft type, registration and/or flight number, date and time of departure on journey to Botswana, ETA, name + nationality of captain; general nature of freight and weight; no and nationionality of pax, name of charterer, plus – entry & exit points for Botswana and M.T.O.W

Timing:

48hrs before commencing flight.

Flight Crew:

Flight Crew Member Certificate or licence sufficient.

Airports of Entry:

• Gaborone (Sir Seretse Khama Intl.)
• Francistown
• Maun
• Kasane
• Ghanzi
• Orapa
• Selebi-Phikwe
• Shakawe (check if avlbl)
• Limpopo Valley

Special Notes:

According to Botswana Air Navigation Regulation No 29 & 66 and other applicable regulations, an aircraft shall not take-off or land at any place in Botswana other then at:- a government aerodrome notified as being available for public use; – an aerodrome licensed for public use; – a private aerodrome registered with the DCA. Prior permission must be granted by the registered owner. Non-certified a/c (ZU-Registered) need special clearance – 5 working days prior to departure. A pre- paid amount of BTW 800 (Botwana Currency) needs to be paid before the permit is issued. Contact International Flight Clearances for assistance on +27 11 701 2330.

Private Flights:

Flightplan adequate, no permit required for overflight and non- traffic stops.

Commercial Flights:

Temporary Air Service Permit required.

Tips:

In rainy season, because of possibility of flooding, pilots proceeding to airstrips within the Okavango Delta, Makgadigadi and Central Kgalagadi must check the conditions with owners beforehand. Always check fuel availability!

How to Apply:

Director of Civil Aviation Tel. +226 50314544, 50306488, 50316332 Fax: 50311008, 50314544, 50318554, 50307840 Email: dac@cenatrin.bf

Format:

Type of a/c, registration, callsign, name and address of opr, owner of a/c, name and nationality of PIC, number and nationality of crew, complete route to be flown, number of pax and cargo details, purpose of flight.

Flight Crew:

Flight Crew Member Certificate or licence sufficient.

Timing:

7 working days to process requests.

Health:

Malaria, AIDS, Meningitis widespread; Yellow Fever and Bird Flu outbreaks reported. Keep a stock of water as this is scarce.

Airports of Entry:

• Bobo Dioulasso
• Ouagadougou

Special Notes:

Initial arrivals and final departures must occur via an international APT in Burkina Faso.

How to Apply:

Direction de la Regie des Services Aeronautiques
Tel. +257 22 23707, 22 23797
Fax: 22 23428
Ministre des Transports
Fax: 22 26900

Format:

Name and address of OPR, type of flight, a/c type, nationality and registration of a/c, callsign, origin and date of flight, complete route, name of PIC, number of crew and number of pax.

Timing:

2 working days for overflight and 8 working days for landing permission.

Health:

Malaria, AIDS, Cholera are widespread.

Airports of Entry:

Bujumbura.

Special Notices:

All initial arrivals and final departures must occur via Bujumbura Apt. Try as best to refrain from night ops due to a/c being fired at. Ensure you have clearance and keep proof as any a/c without clearance might be shot down

Tips:

Contact your foreign affairs for any advisory notices as there is a high level of violent crime. Avoid travelling on the roads at night. Check Notams. Confirm fuel availability.

How to Apply:

Director of Civil Aviation
Tel. +237 2303090, 2302692, 2304766
Fax: 2303362
Email: gc-ccaa@gcnet.cm

Format:

Name of PIC, number and nationality of crew, point of departure and final destination, apts you intend using in the country, apt of final exit. This format is used only for overflights, arriving in Cameroon in a pvt/corp a/c and tech stops. Not for collecting or dropping pax.

Timing:

7 working days to process applications.

Health:

Malaria, meningitis, sleeping sickness. Yellow Fever vaccinations compulsory.

Airports of Entry:

• Douala
• Garoua
• Salak
• Yaounde Nsimalen

Special Notices:

There are fuel shortages, check availability beforehand. There is no radar. Check NOTAMs at all times. Be aware of the crime in the country, hijackings, muggings and other attacks.

Tips:

Carry a hard copy of your clearance with you at all times. Be aware of Cameroon’s mountainous terrain and of the volcanic mountain west of the city, Mt Cameroon. Caution: storms in the mountainous areas. All payments will be requested in cash.

Exceptions:

A/c not registered in ICAO states need to get permission to overfly and land.

How to Apply:

Director Civil Aviation
Tel. +34 91 5975247/5020
Fax: 91 5978300.
Apt coordination centre
Tel. 91 3211049
Fax: 91 3211348.

Airports of Entry:

• FuerteVentura
• Gran Canaria
• Lanzarote
• Tenerife-South

Special Notes:

Some apts are not open to civil traffic. Ensure permission is granted from the Director of Civil Aviation should you be flyng into one of these apts. It is reccommended that GA and business flighs schedule their movements 3 hours before ARR/DEP with the relevant apt coordination centre.

Commercial Flights:

Application is required for non-sked comm flights.

Tips:

Keep your licence and insurance proof with you as authorities may ask to see these.

How to Apply:

For clearance call Ministry of Defense
Tel. +236 614611/3011/5316
Director Civil Aviation
Tel. 610636/2307/3380
Fax: 614349/4918

Format:

Type of a/c, registration and callsign, name and adrs of owner – opr, name and nationality of PIC and number of crew, purpose of flight, number of pax, nature and load of cargo, complete planned route, dates and times for entire route.

Timing:

3 working days.

Health:

Yellow Fever vaccinations are compulsory! Get before you leave for Central African Republic. Malaria and AIDs widespread.

Special Notes:

All initial landings and final departures must be to/from a customs apt.

Airports of Entry:

Bangui M Poko.

Tips:

Always check fuel availability prior to departure. Read travel advisories too. The country is known for its unsettled situation, peacekeeping efforts continue. Cameras are not always welcome.

Exceptions:

Pvt/Corp opr with a/c registered in an ICAO state that has reciprocal agreements with Chad do not require permission to overfly or refuel in Chad.

How to Apply:

Director Civil Aviation
Tel. +235 525414, 524436, 526231
Fax: 522909, 516231

Format:

All in French: name and adrs of opr, a/c type and registration, all dep details, stopover details, purpose of flight, number and nationality of pax, cargo details, name and nationality of PIC and crew.

Health:

Yellow Fever vaccination mandatory. Malaria, AIDS and meningitis widespread.

Timing:

Permission should be applied for 3 working days before dep in all cases.

Special Notices:

Initial landings and departures should take place at an apt with customs. Always check regulations for flying over desert.

Airports of Entry:

Ndjamena Hassan Djamous.

Tips:

Check fuel availability before dep. Give immigration 24hrs PN. Be aware of the violence and corruption in the country especially near country borders.

Exceptions:

GA flights are allowed to give just 72hrs PN to overfly or land at Comoros. All info must be submitted though.

How to Apply:

Director Civil Aviation
Tel. +269 730447, 744245
Fax: 731030, 730447, 744246

Format:

A/c type and registration, origin and destination, date and times of arr/dep, purpose of flight, duration of stay, name of PIC, number and nationality of crew, number of pax, name and adrs of a/c owner/opr.

Health:

Malaria and Cholera.

Timing:

Applications take 3 working days to process.

Special Notices:

Comms should be in French. Check fuel availability and NOTAMs.

Commercial Flights:

Prior approval required.

Tips:

Ensure you get acceptance prior to departure and keep proof with you at all times. Carry extra water for drinking. Keep safe at night.

Exceptions:

Aircrew may not require visa.

How to Apply:

Ministry of Civil Aviation
Tel. +225 21 277424, 277185, +225 20 213316, 212870
Fax: +225 21 276346, 20 344855
Email: anacdg@globeaccess.net

Format:

Opr name; a/c type, registration and callsign; date and time of arr and dep; point of embarkment and disembarkment of pax; name and address of business; other info.

Health:

Yellow Fever vaccine mandatory. AIDS and Malaria are widespread. Some cases of Bird Flu have been reported.

Timing:

5 working days.

Airports of Entry:

• Bouake
• Yamoussoukro

Tips:

Very unstable country with much violence. Check travel advisories before dep.

How to Apply:

Director Civil Aviation
Tel. +243 1 3025019/20

Format:

Opr name, a/c registration and nationality, callsign, adrs of opr, sita no., tel no., name of PIC and number of crew, routing, a/c type, date and times of arr/dep or overflight, purpose of flight.

Timing:

7 working days at least for applications to be processed.

Health:

Vaccinations for Yellow Fever, Cholera and Typhoid required.Malaria and AIDS widespread. Ebola virus outbreak, has resulted in quarantine along country borders.

Special Notices:

All flights into and out of the DRC must route via Kinshasa. Check travel advisories and NOTAM before flying to this country! Peacekeepers are present but situation is still not stable with many violent clashes occurring.

Airports of Entry:

• Buta-Zega
• Gbadolite
• Gemena
• Goma Intl
• Kananga
• Kindu
• Kinshasa (N’Djili Intl)
• Kinshasa (N’Dolo)
• Kisangani (Bangoka Intl)
• Kolwezi
• Libenge
• Mbandaka
• Mbuji-Mayi
• Tshikapa

Private Flights:

PPR.

Commercial Flights:

PPR.

Tips:

Carry your permits at all times and include details in your flight plans. Ensure you have your visa before entering the country. Take care in the forest terrain and beware people on rwys. Keep cameras hidden. Aviation safety and a/c maintenance is not of a high standard.

How to Apply:

Ministry of Civil Aviation
Tel. +253 340169
Fax: 340723
Email: aeroport@intnet.dj

Health:

Malaria widespread.

Special Notices:

72hrs PNR for overflight and/or landing. If landing in Djibouti, apt authorities require you to file a flight plan, establish radio contact by land border or 10nm offshore and to use Ambouli as initial entry and final DEP apt.

Airports of Entry:

Djibouti Ambouli

Tips:

Check travel advisories. Be aware of the unsettled political situation.

How to Apply:

Director Civil Aviation
Tel. +20 2 2677610/1/9
Fax: 2 6370351
Email: egoca@idsc.gov.eg

Format:

Opr name and adrs, a/c type and registration, date and ETA/ETD, pax embarkment and disembarkment details, purpose of flight, number of pax.

Health:

Malaria and Bird Flu.

Timing:

Overflight clearance can take 3 working days and 7 days for landing clearance.

Airports of Entry:

• Cairo Intl.
• Luxor Intl.
• Marsa Alam Intl.
• Sharm El Sheikh Intl.
• Taba Intl.

Special Notices:

Get a handler in Egypt who can handle payments to authorities. This is a requirement. Flight plans should be filed from the apt of DEP.

Tips:

Check travel advisories on a regular basis. Be aware of pickpockets and petty thieves in tourist areas. Respect the local religion and moral codes.

How to Apply:

Director General Civil Aviation
Tel. +240 093231, 093999, 093900
Fax: 093313, 095515, 092913

Format:

A/c opr; a/c type and registration; date of flight; point of dep and arr; number of crew; number of pax.

Health:

Yellow Fever vaccines are mandatory.

Timing:

30 days to process application.

Airports of Entry:

Malabo

Tips:

Theft is common so keep close what belongs to you. Declare what money you bring in upon entry. You need a permit to use your camera and to cross town borders.

How to Apply:

Civil Aviation Authority
Tel. +291 1 124335, 1 120555
Fax: 1 124334, 1 181255
Email: asmcaya@sita.gmsmail.com

Format:

Name and adrs of a/c owner and opr, a/c type and registration, callsign, dep points and final destination, entry and exit points, purpose of flight, date and time of flight, number of pax, billing adrs for navigation charges.

Health:

Malaria, Yellow Fever and Typhoid.

Timing:

7 working days to process application.

Airports of Entry:

• Asmara Intl.
• Assab Intl.
• Massawa Intl.

Special Notices:

Initial ARR and final DEP must occur via an intl. APT. You must advise authorities beforehand of the full name and address of the person who will be responsible for payment of all charges while you are in the country. Be aware of the No-Fly Zone by the Eritrea/Ethiopia border. Violence is rife, minefields. Be safe!

Tips:

Check fuel availability beforehand. Have your billing adrs handy for ATC at all times. Check travel advisories and NOTAMs before travelling. Keep all receipts as you will have to account for expences upon dep.

How to Apply:

Civil Aviation Authority
Tel. +251 11 6610277, 6631965/95
Fax: 11 6612533
Email: civil-aviation@telecom.net.et

Format:

Name of owner, opr name and adrs, a/c callsign, registration and type, points of dep and destination, date and times of arr and dep and at which apt, purpose of flight, number of pax, entry and exit point and route to be flown.

Health:

Yellow Fever vaccination mandatory. Malaria, AIDs and Meningitis is widespread.

Timing:

7 working days to process application.

Airports of Entry:

• Bole Intl.
• Dire Dawa Intl.

Special Notices:

Initial arrival and final departure must occur via an intl apt.

Tips:

Check travel advisories and NOTAMs. Conflict between Eritrea and Ethiopia has escalated especially near border. Leave valuables behind.

How to Apply:

Secretary General of Civil Aviation
Tel. +241 1 760860, 763023
Fax: 763895
Minister of Transport
Tel. +241 1 747196/7
Fax: 747198

Format:

A/c type, a/c registration, dates and times of overflight and/or landings, nature of flight, a/c owner, name of PIC, number of crew, number of pax, cargo details, complete route.

Health:

Yellow Fever vaccine mandatory. Malaria and AIDs widespread, ebola virus common too.

Timing:

5 days PN before dep.

Airports of Entry:

Libreville

Special Notices:

Clearance obtained from civil aviation. Contact Minister of Transport for overflight and landing permits. Check fuel availability beforehand. Caution in the forest terrain. Be aware of the crime in the country.

Tips:

Carry Euros in addition to Dollars, check exchange rates.

Exceptions:

Aircrew do not require visas although their passports should have at least 3months validity.

How to Apply:

Director General Civil Aviation
Tel. +220 4472831, 4472893/4, 4473000
Fax: 4472190
Email: dggcaa@ganet.gm

Format:

Owner/opr name and adrs; a/c type, callsign, registration; route, date and time of arr/dep; names and nationalities of PIC and crew; purpose of flight, number of pax, nature and amount of cargo; places of embarkment and disembarkment.

Timing:

3 days prior to dep.

Health:

Yellow Fever vaccination mandatory. Malaria widespread.

Airports of Entry:

Banjul Intl.

Private Flights:

File flight plan to advise authorities of your intensions.

Commercial Flights:

File flight plan to advise authorities of your intensions.

Tips:

Mainly Muslim community, respect values. Note credit card fraud, banditry is rife. Photography not welcome. Check travel advisories and NOTAMs.

How to Apply:

Director General Civil Aviation
Tel. +233 21 776171
Fax: 21 773293, 770329
Email: info@gcaagh.com
www.gcaa.com.gh

Format:

Opr name and adrs, a/c type, registration and callsign, date and time of arr/dep or overflight, point of dep and destination, name and adrs of local agent, purpose of flight, cargo details, details of any arms carried, name and nationality of PIC, number of pax, mailing adress of company who will settle accounts.

Timing:

14 days

Health:

Yellow Fever vaccine compulsory if staying. Malaria is widespread.

Airports of Entry:

Accra (Kotoka Intl.)

Special Notices:

Initial entry and final exit from country must happen via Accra apt. Pilots are required to report to the Crew Briefing Office upon ARR and DEP when using Accra.

Tips:

Landing and nav charges are cash only. Carry cash anyway as credit card fraud is rampant. Declare and currency over US$5000.

How to Apply:

Director Civil Aviation
Tel. +224 30442773
Fax: 30443457, 30442112

Format:

Date of proposed flight, a/c type and registration, name of PIC, names and nationalities of pax, refueling apt, ETA, route.

Timing:

8 working days

Health:

Yellow Fever vaccine mandatory. Malaria, AIDs and Cholera is widespread.

Airports of Entry:

• Boke
• Conakry (Gbessia)
• Faranah (Badala)
• Labe (Tata)
• Nzerekore (Konia)

Special Notices:

Initial entry and exit must be via Conakry. Crime is rife in the country, keep all your possesions close. Try not use cameras. Check fuel availability beforehand. Take care in the towns and when travelling by road, robberies and road blocks are coomon.

Tips:

Take note of currency regulations, you cannot take more than US$5000 out of the country. Carry bottled water with you.

How to Apply:

Director General Civil Aviation
Tel.+245 204053, 213003
Fax: +245 201265, 251090, 204354

Format:

No specific format.

Timing:

Applications processed within 6 working daysv.

Health:

Yellow Fever vaccine mandatory. Malaria and Cholera is widespread. Carry bottled water at all times.

Airports of Entry:

Bissau (Osvaldo Vieira)

Tips:

Check Notams and travel advisories beforehand. Uplift enough fuel for round trip or to at least get our the country.

How to Apply:

Director General Civil Aviation
Tel. +254 20 827470
Fax: 20 822300

Format:

Pvt flights: Opr/owner name, adrs, a/c type, registration, date and point of dep, full route details, names of crew and pax. Comm flights: A/c type and registration, serial no, date of entry and exit, planned routes within country, number of pax, enclose copies of Airworthiness Certificate, Insurance and Pilot Licence.

Health:

Vaccination certificates are required for yellow fever, cholera, smallpox on arrival from the infected areas. Children don’t need yellow fever and cholera vaccines.

Special Notices:

Be aware of crime in the cities. Borders are dangerous, try avoid these areas.

Airports of Entry:

• Eldoret
• Kisumu
• Lokichoggia
• Malindi
• Mombassa (Moi)
• Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta)
• Nairobi (Wilson)

Private Flights:

If overflying or landing, obtain clearance 72hrs prior to dep. Tel. +254 20 2729200.

Commercial Flights:

Must have a permit to operate into or transit across Kenya. If flying in country for longer than 14 days, get permit from DCA.

Exceptions:

Except from pax in transit and temp. visitors from following countries: UK and Northern Ireland, Commonwealth countries, Ireland, British protectorates, colonies and British protected persons, Belgium, Denmark, Finland.

How to Apply:

Write or fax to: The Director of Civil Aviation,
P O Box 629, Maseru 100, Lesotho;
Telex: 4321 CVLAIR LO,
telegraphic: CIVIL- AIR MASERU;
Fax +266 22 310188

Format:

name/address of operator, type of aircraft and registration, name of pilot in command, date and time of arrival and dept. from Lesotho airports, place of embarkation/disembarkation abroad, purpose of flight, no of pax and/or amount of freight.

Flight Crew:

Crew member licenses or certificates accepted in lieu of passport or visa for temp. admission into Lesotho.

Timing:

48 working hrs before intended flight for general charter flights; 15 days in advance for special event charter flights

Health:

Valid certificate of vaccination against yellow fever is required of all persons arriving within 60 days after leaving or transiting infected areas.

Special Notices:

All flights transiting Matsapha TMA to file FPL.

Airports of Entry:

Maseru (Moeshoeshoe Intl.); landing at Mokhotlong or Quacha’s Nek by special arrangement only.

Private Flights:

Flightplan adequate

Commercial Flights:

Commercial flights require permit

Tips:

Caution: some insurance companies don’t cover flights into mountainous areas – special permission needs to be obtained.

How to Apply:

Director Civil Aviation
Tel. +231 222040
Fax: 223286, 9013.
Mobile: +231 6565588 or 77273689

Format:

Opr name, a/c type and registration, name and nationality of PIC, nationality and number of crew, date and time of arr/dep, points of pax embarkment and disembarkment, purpose of flight, number of pax and nature of cargo, general info.

Timing:

3 working days for applications to be processed

Health:

Yellow Fever vaccination is mandatory. Malaria and AIDs is widespread.

Special Notices:

The country is war torn. Be careful around the border areas and in the city. Crime has increased. Ctc Conakry ATC when in Liberian FIR.

Airports of Entry:

Roberts Intl. (Monrovia)

Tips:

Check travel advisories and NOTAMs beforehand. Monitor UNMIL on 91.5 KMHz FM for updates on current situation.

How to Apply:

Civil Aviation
Tel. +218 21 3609256, 3618427
fax: 21 3607454, 3605322
Email: info@lycaa.org

Format:

Opr name, address and nationality, a/c type, nationality and registration, apts to be used in Libya, full itinerary, date/time of arr/dep and entry/exit points, purpose of flight.

Timing:

7 days prior to dep.

Health:

Malaria.

Special Notices:

Check your country’s position with Libya and if you are allowed to use Libyan airspace. Do not fly unless you have permission. Do not file the flight plan unless you have permission. File through Libyan AIS. Follow regulations without fail.

Airports of Entry:

• Benina (Benghazi)
• Sebha
• Tripoli Intl.

Tips:

Ensure you do not disregard Libyan airspace. The Gulf of Sirte is part of Libyan territory. Check your desert survival kit with special requirements stated. Bring cash as cards are rarely accepted. Respect the Muslim culture and religion. It is advisable to leave your camera behind.

How to Apply:

Center de Telecommunication Aeronautiques A.C.M
Tel. + 261 202 245909
Civil Aviation
Tel. 202 222438, 222162
Fax: 202 224726, 202 248656
Email: acm@acm.mg

Format:

A/c type and registration, OPR name, owner name , nationality, name, nationality, date/place of birth and status of all on board, nature of flight, complete route, ETAs and ETDs, purpose of flight, general info.

Timing:

7 working days.

Health:

Malaria, AIDs, bilharzia and TB.

Special Notices:

Check fuel availability beforehand and requestd beforehand too. Get permission to fly along coastal routes.

Airports of Entry:

• Antananarivo
• Antsiranana
• Mahajanga
• Morondava
• Nosy-Be
• Sainte-Marie
• Toamasina
• Tolagnaro
• Toliary

Private Flights:

Clearance is required.

Commercial Flights:

Operations are governed by interstate air agreements, bilateral and multilateral agreements and require an operating authorization. Non-schedule, commercial and non-commercial flights require a clearance.

Tips:

Carry a copy of your ID at all times and carry cash as not many places accept cards. Currency regulations as well as export/import rules are tough.

Exceptions:

Nationals of the following countries are excepted for a stay of not more than 12 mths: Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Finland, Iceland, Ireland, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Mozambique, Namibia, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, San Marino, South Africa, Sweden, USA. Also holders of Israeli “Service or Diplomatic” passports and nationals of Commonwealth Countries

How to Apply:

Lilongwe Flight Information Centre. Lilongwe Airport , P O Box 44, Lumbadzi, Malawi Tel. +265 1 760266, 760 473 Fax. 760 349 email: aviationlia@malawi.net

Format:

Name of operator and all members of crew; aircraft type, nationality, registration; departure point before entering Malawi airspace and point of first intended landing; route and timings incl., in case of overflight, position and time of entry into and exit from Malawi airspace; purpose of flight (if business visit, nature of business and name of organisation being visited in Malawi; number and names of passengers and status of VIP carried; nature and amount of freight, agent in Malawi

Flight Crew:

Crew member licences are accepted in lieu of passports

Timing:

48hrs before commencing flight

Health:

Vaccination certificate against Yellow Fever is required of pax arriving from infected areas. Valid vaccination certificate against cholera required. Vaccination against smallpox recommended. Caution: Malaria threat.

Special Notices:

Overflight and landing permit numbers must be included in item 18 of the Flight Plan.

Airports of Entry:

• Kamuzu Intl. (Lilongwe)
• Blantyre (Chileka)
• Mzuzu
• Salima
• Karonga and Club Makokola on request

Private Flights:

Aircraft (also Malawi registered a/c) wishing to overfly or re- enter Malawi to land must apply for permission, not less than 48 hrs (2 days) before commencement of flight, from Lilongwe Flight Information Centre.

Commercial Flights:

Temporary Air Service Permit required. Ctc Director of Civil Aviation, Department of Civil Aviation, Private Bag 322, Lilongwe Tel. +265 1 770 577/770 006 Fax. 774 986/700 294 email: aviationhq@malawi.net

Tips:

Assistance with clearances, flight plans, advice for crew regarding local flying conditions and airstrip info can be obtained from Nyassa Air Taxi, Tel.+265 1 794054 cell +265 9 788777 email: sales@nyassa.mw Accommodation & safaris tours can be arranged by Ulendo Travel Centre +265 1 754926 or 754066 or email reservations@ulendo.net. Lilongwe Briefing will also be able to assist with clearances, as it can be difficult to contact the CAA. Check fuel availability. JetA1 and Avgas supply can be problematic in Blantyre.

How to Apply:

National Director Civil Aviation
Tel. +223 2295524
Fax: +223 2296177

Format:

A/c type, model, callsign; a/c nationality and registration; a/c owner, opr info; nature of flight; dates of flight; complete route; apts used in Mali; name and nationality of PIC; number of crew

Flight Crew:

Upon ARR, captain/PIC must report to APT office for further instruction

Timing:

3 working days prior notice should be given

Health:

Yellow Fever vaccine mandatory. Meningitis and Malaria widespread

Special Notices:

Initial ARR and DEP should use a customs apt.

Airports of Entry:

• Gao (Korogoussou)
• Nioro
• Sikasso (Dignangan)

Tips:

Check fuel availabilty beforehand. Banditry is common outside of the city, do take care!

How to Apply:

Director Civil Aviation
Tel. +222 52 53578, 53351, 53378
Fax: +222 52 53578

Format:

Notification: Opr name; a/c type; a/c nationality, registration, callsign; flight no if applicable; complete route and final destination apt; purpose of flight; date of flight.

Timing:

File FP 48hrs prior to dep

Health:

Malaria widespread

Special Notices:

Prior notice of your intentions to authorites before DEP is all that is required. Give this info to all apts you intend to use too.

Airports of Entry:

• Nouadhibou
• Nouakchott

Tips:

Carry ID at all times. Crime is on the increase especially in the capital.

How to Apply:

Department Civil Aviation
Tel. +230 6032000, 6373531
Fax: 6373164
Email: civil-aviation@mail.gov.mu

Format:

OPR name, a/c type and registration, names, nationalities and passport numbers of all crew and pax, status of pax, purpose of flight, cargo details, business contacts in Mauritius, name of local agent, points of embarkment and disembarkment for pax and cargo, ETA/ETD, MTOW of a/c, proof of insurance 3rd party cover. Name of hotel if staying over.

Timing:

2 days prior notice

Health:

Health officials could request a blood sample if you have flown in from a malaria infected country. Carry any medication in the original packaging with the chemist perscription attached. Very sticky about drugs with many prescription drugs being banned. Check beforehand about this.

Special Notices:

Advise APT management at least 2 days prior to your arrival so staff can be arranged to attend to your arrival. Submit request during office hrs.

Airports of Entry:

Plaisance Intl. (Mauritius Intl.)

Private Flights:

All passengers should leave on the same a/c on its first departure from the country.

Tips:

Check fuel availability! Fumigate your a/c, officials will inspect it on arrival. Get a good brief if coming in at FIMP. Be aware of the mountainous area and storms.

Exceptions:

Visa are avbl at APT for stays of up to 10 days.

How to Apply:

Civil Aviation
Tel. +269 601005
Fax: 600997

Timing:

File FP 48hrs prior to dep

Health:

Malaria widespread.

Special Notices:

Make sure apt knows of your arrival and check fuel availability with them.

Airports of Entry:

Dzaoudzi (Pamandzi)

Private Flights:

No permission needed to overfly or land if your country of a/c registration affords the same facility to French registered a/c.

Tips:

You are able to contact Reunion for info Tel. +262 262728787 Fax: 262 728888 Initial ARR and final DEP must occur via an APT of entry. Declare currency that exceeds 7500Euros.

How to Apply:

Director Civil Aviation
Tel. +212 37 773007, 774596, 773015
Fax: 773074, 777113
Apts
Tel. 22 437900, 435858
Fax: 538086.

Timing:

File FP 24 hrs before dep

Special Notices:

All helicopter flights require permission. Initial arr and final DEP must occur at an apt of entry

Airports of Entry:

• Al-Massira Intl. (Agadir)
• Angads Intl. (Oujda)
• Cherif El Idrissi Intl. (Al Hoceima)
• Menara Intl. (Marrakech)
• Mohamed V Intl. (Casablanca)
• Moulay Ali Cherif Intl. (Errachidia)
• Nador Intl. (El Aroui)
• Ouarzazate Intl.
• Saiss Intl. (Fes)
• Sale Intl. (Rabat)
• Saniat Ramel (Tetouan)
• Tan Tan Intl. (Plage Blanche)
• Tanger (Ibn Batouta Intl.)
• Western Sahara: Dakhla Intl.

Private Flights:

Oprs of a/c registered in an ICAO state do not require prior permission.

Tips:

Limit amount cash carried, credit cards are welcome. Ladies should take care and not travel alone at any time, watch how you dress too. This is an islamic nation. Be careful with camera as authorities are becoming increasingly sensitive. Western Sahara not too safe either.

How to Apply:

Director Civil Aviation
Tel. +212 37 773007, 774596, 773015
Fax: 773074, 777113
Apts
Tel. 22 437900, 435858
Fax: 538086

Timing:

File FP 24 hrs before dep

Special Notices:

All helicopter flights require permission. Initial ARR and final DEP must occur at an apt of entry.

Airports of Entry:

• Al-Massira Intl. (Agadir)
• Angads Intl. (Oujda)
• Cherif El Idrissi Intl. (Al Hoceima)
• Menara Intl. (Marrakech)
• Mohamed V Intl. (Casablanca)
• Moulay Ali Cherif Intl. (Errachidia)
• Nador Intl. (El Aroui)
• Ouarzazate Intl.
• Saiss Intl. (Fes)
• Sale Intl. (Rabat)
• Saniat Ramel (Tetouan)
• Tan Tan Intl. (Plage Blanche)
• Tanger (Ibn Batouta Intl.)
• Western Sahara: Dakhla Intl.

Private Flights:

Oprs of a/c registered in an ICAO state do not require prior permission.

Tips:

Limit amount cash carried, credit cards are welcome. Ladies should take care and not travel alone at any time, watch how you dress too. This is an islamic nation. Be careful with camera as authorities are becoming increasingly sensitive. Western Sahara not too safe either.

How to Apply:

Write or fax to: Instituto da Aviação Civil de Moçambique,
P O Box 227, Maputo;
Tel. +258 21 465416
Fax. 465 415
Contact: Mr Marrengula

Format:

Details required as per ICAO flightplan, plus postal address of operator or owner, type of a/c, registration and call sign, colours and nationality of a/c, number of crew and pax, date and time of arrival and departure, purpose of flight, name/address of entities in Mozambique.

Flight Crew:

Crewmember licenses or certificates accepted in lieu of visa for temp. admission only, i.e. 24hrs or 1 night stay only, within outlines of adjacent cities

Timing:

Apply in writing 7 days before, thereafter follow up telephonically until clearance reference no. has been obtained

Health:

Vaccination certificates against cholera, smallpox, yellow fever, if arriving within 6 days after leaving or transiting infected area.

Special Notices:

Caution when using unlicensed airfields. Clearances to land might be refused by ATC.

Airports of Entry:

• Beira
• Lichinga and Tete (by special arrangement only)
• Maputo
• Nampula
• Vilankulu
• Pemba
• Quelimane
• Inhambane not recognized as AoE

Private Flights:

Clearance required

Commercial Flights:

Clearance required

Tips:

as a general idea: Passenger Tax: Domestic: US$ 5.00/pax, Intl. US$10.00 Landing Fees: A/c up to 2000kg, fixed US$ 11.50. From US$20.00 for A airports (i.e. Maputo, Beira, Nampula, Pemba), US$ 13.50 for B (Quelimane, Lichinga, Tete, Vilankulu) and US$ 12.00 for C Airports (all others not mentioned) Nav Fees: each intl. entry and each exit is subject to 1 x Nav fee. Each internal routing (sector), excl. technical stops, is subject to 1 x Nav fee: A/c up to 5700kg – US$ 15.00 It is adviseable to keep proof of payment of nav fees already paid to make sure your are not charged twice per routing. Parking: up to 2000kg US$5.00. Note: 17%VAT is normally charged on top of internal Navigation, Landing and Parking fees. Check up on fuel availability before flight. International Flight Clearances Tel +27117012330 email:flightops@flyifccozaLast

Exceptions:

Pax in transit.

How to Apply:

Fax to: Directorate of Civil Aviation
Fax. +264 61 702 088 / 702080 (o/h) or
Fax. +264 62 702499 (emergency only, a/h or weekends)
Tel. +264 61 702 080/1;
email for overflight clearances: overflight@dca.com.na

Format:

Operator: Name, address, telephone, fax. Aircraft reg./callsign, Aircraft type, Pilot’s name and nationality, Point of departure (date, time), Route, Destination and time, Any other destination in Namibia, Date/time of return flight, No. of pax, Purpose of flight. Overflight & Landing Permit Number must be shown in Item18 in FPL.

Flight Crew:

Crew member licenses only accepted on scheduled flights. Crew members travelling as pax require passport and visa.

Timing:

24hrs prior notice for charter flights

Health:

Pax coming directly from an area infected with cholera, smallpox or yellow fever require vaccination certificate.

Airports of Entry:

• Gobabis*
• Grootfontein*
• Katima Mulilo*
• Keetmanshoop*
• Luderitz*
• Ondangwa*
• Oranjemund*
• Rundu*
• Walvis Bay
• Windhoek Eros*
• Windhoek (Hosea Kutako Intl)

*Special Permission Airports; Special Permit required for Oranjemund. Landing at military airports require special authorisation from Minister of Defence

Special Notices:

Permission required to use Special Permission Airports if carrying more than 8 pax. Apply to Controller of Customs at airport of intended landing. SPECIAL PROCEDURES in case of Communications Failure in VMC Keetmanshoop, Katima Mulilo, Ondangwa, Swakopmund, Walvis Bay and Windhoek (Hosea Kutako Intl.) The following procedures apply: join overhead the aerodrome at 2000ftAGL; observe and join the aerodrome traffic pattern; make all turns to the left whenever possible; land as soon as possible and report to the ATC unit. Windhoek (Eros): Aircraft to join overhead the aerodrome at 7500ft and follow procedures b) thru d) above.

Private Flights:

Flightplan adequate notification for private flights carrying not more than 8 pax and crew. ZU -registered a/c need valid “Authority to Fly”, as well as the Overflight & landing permit.

Commercial Flights:

Special limitations and conditions apply to charter flights unless they are operated under appropriate license.

Tips:

Tourist visas will be issued FOC at arrival airport. En-route and Terminal fees are applicable. Advise Customs & Immigration officers in advance of ARR time, this can save you an hour waiting.

How to Apply:

Director Civil Aviation
Tel. +227 20 723266/7
Fax: +227 20 741756, 20 738056
Email: dacniger@intnet.ne

Format:

A/c type and registration; name of PIC; name of pax; complete route; date and ETA; purpose of flight, nature of cargo.

Timing:

4 days

Health:

Yellow Fever vaccine is mandatory. Malaria, AIDS and meningitis is widespread

Special Notices:

Initial ARR and final DEP should take place via an apt of entry. Your a/c should have valid third party insurance. Always carry a copy of your clearance with you. Restrictions on GA aircraft have tightened

Airports of Entry:

• Agades (Manu Dayak)
• Niamey (Diori Hamani)
• Zinder

Tips:

Crime and banditry is common

How to Apply:

Federal Airports Authority
Tel. +234 1 4972588, 4970333
Fax: 1 4978084
Email: faan@faan.com.ng
Director General CAA
Tel. 1 4930026/7
Fax: 1 4930029

Format:

Opr name, a/c type and registration, date and time of arr/dep and from/to which apt, points of origin and final destination, purpose of flight, number of pax and cargo details.

Timing:

Send in requests 5 working days before dep for approval from both civil and military authorities

Health:

Yellow Fever vaccine is mandatory. Malaria, AIDs, Cholera and Meningitis are widespread. Carry all your own medical supplies.

Special Notices:

Initial ARR and final DEP must occur via an intl APT.

Airports of Entry:

• Abuja Intl. (Nnamdi Azikiwe)
• Calabar (Margaret Ekpo)
• Ilorin
• Kaduna
• Kano Mallam Aminu Intl.
• Lagos Murtala Muhammed Intl.
• Maiduguri
• Port Harcourt Intl.
• Saddiq Abubakar III Intl.

Tips:

Have Visa before leaving for Nigeria. For all assistance in Nigeria conatct Landover Tel. +234 1 4979780-5 Fax: 1 4976599, 4937699 Email: admin@landovercompany.com It is advisable to have a local handler. Have all your paperwork ready before dep. Ensure you have security for your a/c. Read travel advisories! Crime, fraud and scams are performed by ordinary citizens as well as police and military personnel. Be aware.

How to Apply:

Civil Aviation
Tel. +242 2 810227, 810746, 670843
Fax: 820227, 813740

Format:

A/c type; registration; ntionality; owner and opr; adrs of owner or opr; full name, nationality, date and place of birth of PIC; number of crew; number of pax; purpose of flight; date and itinerary of flight.

Timing:

5 working days to process request

Health:

AIDS and Malaria are widespread. Ebola virus is not uncommon.

Special Notices:

All initial ARR and final DEP must occur via either Brazzaville or Point Noire. Visas must be obtained prior to ARR.

Airports of Entry:

• Brazzaville (Maya Maya Intl.)
• Pointe Noire

Tips:

Check fuel availability and always check travel advisories. Conflict between the 2 ‘Congos’ is rife, be aware of dangers.

How to Apply:

Civil Aviation Service
Tel.+262 262 930000/32
Fax: 262 930072/53

Health:

Chickungunya Virus

Timing:

48hrs in advance

Special Notices:

File flight plan 48hrs prior to DEP. Initial ARR and final DEP must be via St Denis.

Airports of Entry:

• St Denis (Gillot)
• St Pierre (Pierrefonds)

Tips:

Visas are available from the apt for visits up to 10 days. If your stay is going to exceed 7 days, you will need to get a temporary import licence from the customs authority

Exceptions:

Entry visa approval can be obtained upon arr

How to Apply:

Director of Aviation
Tel. +250 5 75511, 5 85845
Fax: 5 72971, 5 76126, 5 83462
Email: raa@rwanda1.com

Format:

Opr name; name of registered a/c owner; a/c type; a/c callsign; a/c registration; full route, entry and exit points and UTC time; purpose of flight; dep point and ETD; destination and ETA; name of PIC; full billing adrs of opr; pax details; name of local agent.

Timing:

Apply 5 working days prior to dep.

Health:

Malaria and AIDS widespread

Special Notices:

Carry a copy of your permit onboard the a/c at all times. Initial ARR and final DEP must be via Kigali

Airports of Entry:

• Gisenyi
• Kamembe
• Kigali Intl. (Gregoire Kayibanda)

Tips:

Check travel advisories for details regarding crime rate, volcano activity and rebel activity around the borders. Check fuel availability

How to Apply:

National Institute of Civil Aviation
Tel: +239 222062, 222003
Fax: +239 221848
Email: inac@cstome.net

Format:

Opr name and adrs; a/c type and registration; complete route; date/ETA at destination; number of pax; nationality of crew and name of PIC; entry and exit points and ETAs for these; purpose of flight

Timing:

File FP at least 2 hrs prior to arr

Health:

Yellow Fever vaccine is mandatory. Malaria is widespread.

Special Notices:

No permit required to overfly or land as long as the country your a/c is registered to shows the same to Sao Tome and Principe a/c. Initial ARR and final DEP should happen via Sao Tome

Airports of Entry:

• Principe
• Sao Tome Intl.

Tips:

Respect MSAs. Better choice stop over for routing to South Africa. Check fuel availability beforehand. All payments should be in cash

Exceptions:

Visas not required for stays under 3 months

How to Apply:

Director Civil Aviation
Tel. +221 8201751, 8695050
Fax: +221 8200405, 8200270
Email: daviacivile@sentoo.sn

Format:

Opr/owner name; a/c type, nationality and registration; route and timings; name of PIC and number of crew; number of pax; cargo details; purpose of flight

Timing:

Apply at least 2 working days prior to dep

Health:

Malaria widespread

Airports of Entry:

• Cap Skiring
• Dakar (Leopold Sedar Senghor)
• St Louis
• Ziguinchor

Special Notices:

All initial ARR and final DEP must occur via an Intl. Apt

Tips:

Dakar is a good maintenance stop if needed. Check fuel availability beforehand. Be aware of ‘419’ scams and counterfeit money

How to Apply:

Director General Civil Aviation
Tel. +248 384000/11, 373001
Fax: 384030, 373222
Email: dcaops@seychelles.net

Format:

Opr name; a/c type and registration; date and time of arr/dep; purpose of flight, number of pax, cargo details, accommodation info

Timing:

3 working days to process requests

Special Notices:

Initial ARR and final DEP must take place via Seychelles Intl Apt. Landing elsewhere can cause trouble with authorities. 30 day visas can be obtained upon arr from the apt. All services need to be paid for in hard currency, i.e. US$ and Euro are preferred

Airports of Entry:

Seychelles Intl.

Tips:

Be careful about flying in the area, most other rwys have a limiting factor of some kind. Chat to local pilots if you are doing a tour of the Seychelles Islands to get some advice. Check advisories beforehand. There is an increase in petty crime so keep your valuables safe

How to Apply:

Director Civil Aviation
Tel. +232 22 222106, 226191, 223416
Fax: 228488, 227337

Format:

Opr name; a/c type and registration; date and time of arr/dep to/from Freetown; place of original dep; purpose of flight; number of pax

Timing:

72hrs prior to arr in the country

Health:

Yellow Fever and Smallpox vaccinations mandatory. Lassa Fever, Malaria and AIDS widespread

Special Notices:

Initial ARR and final DEP must occur via Freetown

Airports of Entry:

Freetown Lungi

Tips:

If handling is required, indicate this on your FP. Country is still in turmoil. Check advisories and NOTAMs beforehand. Limit use of cameras. Your a/c needs to be sprayed on arrival

How to Apply:

Department Civil Aviation
Tel. +252 1 20203
Fax: 1 646004

Format:

A/c type and registration; opr/owner name; date/time of arr/dep to/from Somalia; purpose of flight, entry point; dep points and destination; FL for route; name of PIC, number crew and pax; cargo details; handling agent in Somalia; any other info

Timing:

5 working days

Special Notices:

Initial ARR and final DEP must be via an Intl. Apt

Airports of Entry:

• Berbera
• Burao
• Egal Intl.
• Kisimayu

Tips:

Get your visa before dep, though they can be issued at the apt on arrival. Check travel advisories and NOTAMs. Still very unsafe, dangerous around borders, banditry, kidnapping and illegal roadblocks. Contact the Civil Aviation Caretaker Office in Nairobi for info: Tel.+254 20 622775/4, 622785/6/9. All a/c flying in Somalia should make blind calls on 132.5 Carriage of HF is mandatory. Apt info 6322 KHz FIS 11300KHz

Exceptions:

Visas may be issued at the apt.

How to Apply:

Civil Aviation
Tel. +249 183 772360, 778896, 781812
Fax: 779715

Format:

Name, nationality, adrs of owner/opr; a/c registration, names and nationalities of crew and pax; a/c type; purpose of flight; date/time of last dep point; entry point and time into Khartoum FIR; overfly or point of arrival in Sudan and ETA/ETD; exit point and time leaving Khartoum FIR; next destination

Timing:

2 weeks to process application

Health:

Malaria, AIDS, Meningitis and Chelora are a risk

Special Notices:

Ensure you have an approved local agent before applying. Initial ARR and final DEP must be from a customs apt

Airports of Entry:

• Juba
• Kassala
• Khartoum
• Port Sudan

Tips:

Do not fly below 2000ft below any town. Check travel advisories and NOTAMs due to ongoing conflicts at borders, civil war and crime all round. Fuel shortages are a problem, check availability beforehand and make arrangements if possible. Spray the inside of your a/c prior to arrival. Aviation safety is not at its best… Take care!

Exceptions:

Citizens of Commonwealth countries, except India, Mauritius, Nigeria and Sri Lanka. Citizens of Bangladesh, Austria, Belgium, Rep. of China, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Rep. Of Korea, Luxembourg, Netherlands,Norway, Poland, Portugal, San Marino, RSA, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Uruguay, USA

How to Apply:

Fax or email to: Ministry of Public Works and Transport
Fax. +268 4048682,
email: dca@iafrica.sz
Tel. +268 4042321/4046636

Format:

Name of operator, type of a/c and registration, date/time of arrival and departure, place(s) of embarkation/disembarkation of pax and/or freight, purpose of flight and no. of pax, nature/amount of freight, name/address of charterer

Flight Crew:

Crew licenses accepted in lieu of passport and/or visa

Timing:

24hrs in advance

Health:

Vaccination certificates required if arriving witin 6 days after leaving or transiting infected areas

Airports of Entry:

Manzini/Matsapha

Private Flights:

Flightplan adequate

Commercial Flights:

Yes, for series of commercial flights

Exceptions:

Passengers entering in the course of a continuous and uninterrupted journey and leaving by the same aircraft except stateless persons

How to Apply:

Director General Civil Aviation Authority
Tel. + 255 222 115079/80
Fax: 222 124914/05
Email: tcaa@tcaa.go.tz
Zanzibar Tel. +255 24 2231653/4

Format:

Opr name and adrs; a/c type and registration; type of flight; date/origin of flight; complete itinerary with date/UTC times; name of PIC and number of crew; number of pax and cargo details; purpose of flight

Timing:

48hrs prior to dep

Health:

Vaccination certificates are required for yellow fever, cholera, smallpox on arrival from the infected areas

Special Notices:

Initial ARR and final DEP must occur via an Intl. Apt. Clearances are easy to obtain but the navigation fees, especially for overflight permits need to be paid in advance – International Flight Clearances at Lanseria holds an account with Tanzania and can be contacted for assistance on +27 11 701 2330. Note that Zanzibar needs an additional landing permit

Airports of Entry:

• Dar Es Salaam
• Dodoma
• Kigoma
• Kilimanjaro
• Mbeya
• Mtwara
• Musoma
• Mwanza
• Ngara
• Pemba
• Tanga
• Tabora
• Zanzibar

Commercial Flights:

Scheduled operations are governed by interstate air agreements or special authorization

Tips:

Always check fuel availability before dep to Tanzania. Be aware of increasing crime. Sometimes sensitive to photography. Contact Tanzanite Jet Centre for any info and handling requirements. Tel: +255 784 432203 Email: susan@tanjet.co.tz or tanzanitejet@aol.com Flights to Zanzibar are classed as international so be prepared for customs and immigration

Exceptions:

Passengers entering in the course of a continuous and uninterrupted journey and leaving by the same aircraft except stateless persons

How to Apply:

Director General Civil Aviation Authority
Tel. + 255 222 115079/80
Fax: 222 124914/05
Email: tcaa@tcaa.go.tz
Zanzibar Tel. +255 24 2231653/4

Format:

OPR name and adrs; a/c type and registration; type of flight; date/origin of flight; complete itinerary with date/UTC times; name of PIC and number of crew; number of pax and cargo details; purpose of flight

Timing:

48hrs prior to dep

Health:

Vaccination certificates are required for yellow fever, cholera, smallpox on arrival from the infected areas

Special Notices:

Initial ARR and final DEP must occur via an Intl. Apt

Airports of Entry:

• Dar Es Salaam
• Dodoma
• Kigoma
• Kilimanjaro
• Mbeya
• Mtwara
• Musoma
• Mwanza
• Ngara
• Pemba
• Tanga
• Tabora
• Zanzibar

Commercial Flights:

Scheduled operations are governed by interstate air agreements or special authorization

Tips:

Always check fuel availability before dep to Tanzania. Be aware of increasing crime. Sometimes sensitive to photography. Contact Tanzanite Jet Centre for any info and handling requirements. Tel: +255 784 432203 Email: susan@tanjet.co.tz or tanzanitejet@aol.com Flights to Tanzania are classed as intl so be prepared for customs and immigration

Exceptions:

If your stay exceeds 10 days, an exit permit is required

How to Apply:

Director Civil Aviation
Tel. +228 2263740, 2265574
Fax: +228 2260860

Format:

A/c type and registration; OPR name and adrs; point of dep; date and time of arr; purpose of flight; name and nationality of PIC; number of crew; number of pax; cargo details

Timing:

8 working days to process application

Health:

Yellow Fever vaccine madatory. Malaria and AIDS are widespread

Airports of Entry:

Niamtougou Intl

Tips:

Check travel advisories and NOTAMs. Fuel shortages exist so check availability beforehand. All forms of crime are high, do not wander the streets and try stay in the hotel if overnighting

How to Apply:

Director Civil Aviation
Tel. +216 71 794424, 787674
Fax: 71 893649, 794227
Office de l’Aviation Civille et des Aeroports
Tel. +216 71 755000, 754000, 848000
Fax: 71 781460

Health:

Malaria in northern region

Special Notices:

Although no prior approval is needed to overfly or land, ensure you state intentions clearly in your flight plan and submit this for approval to Tunisian ATC

Airports of Entry:

• Carthage (Tunis)
• Djerba (Zarzis)
• Gafsa
• Habib Bourguiba Intl.
• Sfax El Maou
• Tabarka
• Tozeur

Tips:

Ensure you have 3rd party insurance. If fuel is needed, advise of this in flight plan section 18. Acknowledge the Muslim culture

Exceptions:

Pax in transit and crew if dep on next avbl flight.

How to Apply:

Director General Air Transport Civil Aviation Authority
Tel. + 256 414 321173/016
Fax: 414 321452

Format:

OPR name & address; flight type; a/c type; a/c registration; date and point of origin; complete route with dates and UTC times; name of PIC and number of crew; number of pax and cargo details; name of local agent

Timing:

Make application 72hrs prior to dep

Health:

Vaccination certificates are required for yellow fever, cholera on arrival from the infected areas. Children under 1 year are exempted from this requirement in respect of yellow fever

Special Notices:

Initial ARR and final DEP must occur via Entebbe. Carry your permit on the a/c at all times

Airports of Entry:

Entebbe

Private Flights:

Clearance is required

Commercial Flights:

Clearance is required

Tips:

Advisable to get a handler to assist you. Check travel advisories and NOTAMs beforehand. Stay in tourist areas. Be aware of the violent crime. Limit use of cameras to only those tourist areas

Exceptions:

Neighbouring countries.

How to Apply:

To DCA airport office, Lusaka Intl. on
Fax. No. +260 21 1-271312 or
Email: ais.lusaka@lun.aero, airspaceclearances@yahoo.com,
with telephonic follow-up on Tel. +260 21 1-271312

Format:

Applicant name, address, Tel./.Fax. No.; Date of application; Aircraft details: type, registr., call sign; crew details: name and nationality of captain, no of crew, names, nationality; number of pax, route details: date of flight, depart. point, route/flight levels/cruising speeds, entry points/reporting points in Zambian airspace (state date & time); airfield of first landing in Zambia (state date & time); departure airfield in Zambia (state date & time); exit points (date & time in GMT); descript. of cargo carried; descript. of photographic equipment / firearms (state date & time); purpose of flight (specify)

Flight Crew:

Valid crewmember licences or certificates accepted

Timing:

Local registered a/c 1hrs prior to operation, foreign operation 24hrs prior notice

Health:

Yellow fever and cholera vaccination certificates if arriving from infected areas. Smallpox vaccination necessary

Special Notices:

Application for medical evacuations may be sent directly to ZAF Fax. +260 21 1-254480/250916 Pilots are advised to complete aerodrome logbooks after landing and before departure from unmanned airfields

Airports of Entry:

• Chipata
• Kasama
• Livingstone
• Lusaka
• Mfuwe
• Ndola

Private Flights:

Obtain flight clearance reference number from Zambian Air Force by completing ZAF Form ACF1 and fax to +260 21 1-254 480 or email: aviation@coppernet.zm AND commandpost@airforce.mil.zm – 24hrs prior to take off. Phone for reference number: Tel. +260 21 1-256077/271169. See TIPS formore

Commercial Flights:

Temporary Air Service Permit required. Address to Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Transport and Communications, Fax +260 21 1-251795 with copy to Director of Civil Aviation Fax. +260 21 1-251841 who will arrange for Defense Clearance. Clearances can also be obtained from S.Nyirenda Air Support Services Tel.Fax +260 21 1-281750

Tips:

Clearances seems to have changed… it now takes 48 hours to get a local clearance and 72 hours for an International Clearance Number S.NYIRENDA AIR SUPPORT SERVICES LIMITED STOP P.OBOX 50221 LUSAKA, ZAMBIA TELE/FAX 260-1-281750. ATS ADDRESS: FLLSYEYX Helicopters/Gyrocopters are not easily granted permits – allow as much time as possible. LANDING PERMIT FOR ZU- REGISTERED AIRCRAFT- provide follow.: copy of all a/c documents, Authoritu to Fly, copy of pilot license @ medical certif., copy of insurance document – allow 5 working days for processing.

Exceptions:

Visas generally issued on arrival except for citizens of following countries who have to apply for prior permission:Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Belarus, Buthan, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Burundi, Cambodia, Cape Verde, Peoples Rep. of China, Croatia, Cuba, Czech Rep., Ethiopia, Eritrea, Estonia, Georgia, Greece, Guinea-Bissau, Hungary, India, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Kazakhstan, D.P.R. of Korea, Rep. of Korea, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Latvia, Lebanon, Libya S.P.A.J., Lithuania, Macedonian, Mali, Moldavia, Mongolia, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Senegal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Somalia, South African Rep., Sri Lanka, Sudan, Syria, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Thailand, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Yemen, Yugoslavia, the

How to Apply:

Fax or email to: Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe,
Fax. +263 4 585112, 585100
email: fltpermits@caaz.co.zw
Follow up telephonically +263 4 585018, 585009/20

Format:

Name/address of operator; pilot’s name and nationality; no of pax for overflight clearances; name and nationalities for landing clearance; a/c registr., type, colours; ETD at dep.point, route, entry and exit points; ETA at destination and itinerary after first destination; purpose of flight; reason for business; name and address of company; if holiday, name of hotel or friend

Flight Crew:

Crewmember license or certificate accepted if crew remains at airport or confines of adjacent cities. Otherwise visa required

Timing:

72 hrs in advance

Health:

Yellow fever vaccination certificate required if arriving from most African countries and infected areas

Special Notices:

All flights operating into or out of any airfield (manned or unmanned) are required to submit FPL for each leg of the FLT at least 24hrs before FLT. Filing of FPL on radio, i.e. Briefing Freq. 122.5 MHz, no longer permitted. For overflights, enroute and nav fees need to be deposited into CAA account prior to clearance being authorised

Airports of Entry:

• Bulawayo
• Chiredzi (Buffalo Range)
• Harare (Charles Prince)
• Harare Intl.
• Victoria Falls. Beit Bridge
• Kariba
• Masvingo and Mutare by prior arrangement only

Private Flights:

Flightplan accepted (if no more than 7 pax) but required 24hrs in advance and in writing. For more than 7 pax clearance req.Permit number needs to be stated on Item 18 on the Flight Plan, otherwise flight will not be accepted into Zimbabwean airspace

Commercial Flights:

Prior permission by Department of Civil Aviation. Emergency cases will be treated on their own merit

Tips:

Military Airfields: All a/c prohibited from using AF owned by Ministry of Defense. A/c wishing to use military airfields are required to obtain written permission prior to flight from the Ministry of Defense Tel. (Harare) 04-700155. • Do NOT land at any Military strip – there’s a good chance you get locked up. • Do not attempt to fly into Zimbabwe without prior permission at least 24hrs in advance. • Check availability of avgas just before flight. • Check availability of services, i.e. customs and immigration. • All clearances are either pre-paid or on account – for assitance contact International Flight Clearances on +27 11 701 2330 or email: flightops@flyifc.co.za • Benllo Services – ctc Benjamin Govere Tel +263 774 376 410 email: benlloservices@yahoo.com will provide all services, from permits to handling and flight support services at airports