Intl. Flights: FG to fine Passengers without negative COVID-19 PCR Test
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has said that passengers flying into Nigeria without carrying a negative COVID-19 Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) test will be subjected to a fine of $3,500.
This warning was contained in a circular issued to all foreign airlines operating into Nigeria since the reopening of the country’s airspace to international flights on September 5, 2020.
The circular titled ‘Online Platform Service Difficulties’, was signed by the director general of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Captain Musa Nuhu, on September 8, 2020.
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The circular stated, “Please note that presentation of a negative COVID-19 PCR test valid within 96 hours of boarding remains MANDATORY for all passengers traveling to Nigeria. Airlines must ensure compliance with this requirement.
“Flying passengers that do not have a negative COVID-19-19 PCR test to Nigeria will attract a penalty of $3,500 per passenger”.
” Airlines are hereby notified that the presentation of evidence of payment receipt in the form of a QR code is recommended for all passengers but is not a MANDATORY requirement for boarding flights to Nigeria for now.
‘Airlines are advised to allow passengers without a QR code to board as a temporary measure until additional ongoing work to the payment platform is completed. Airlines will be informed in the coming days of any changes to this requirement.”
Daily Times had reported that the Federal government said that passengers who fail to comply with the Covid-19 protocol will be banned for six months.
