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South Africa travel restrictions, quarantine and entry requirements in 2024

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The travel advice is Exercise a high degree of caution to South Africa. South Africa is Open for travel. Get travel ban, restrictions alerts and advice before travelling to South Africa. South Africa is part of Africa with main city at Cape Town. Its Developing country with a population of 56M people. The main currency is Rand. The languages spoken are Southern Sotho, Swati, Tswana, Tsonga and Venda.
๐Ÿ‘ Developing ย  ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ 56M people

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Travel safety for South Africa

Exercise a high degree of caution

Protests are expected across South Africa. Services may be disrupted. Avoid areas affected by demonstrations and protests. Rolling blackouts (load shedding) are occurring throughout South Africa. These can affect land and air travel. Follow the advice of local authorities. We advise: Exercise a high degree of caution in South Africa due to the high level of serious crime.

๐Ÿšจ Travel Advice for South Africa

Open for travel

For entry into South Africa

International travel to South Africa is permitted. There are currently no requirements in place, such as quarantine or health testing.
For more details South African Government

Government measures

In addition to safety guidelines, preventative health measures such as frequent hand washing and social distancing are encouraged to combat further outbreaks. Information relating to the COVID-19 response in South Africa can be found at https://www.gov.za/covid-19/resources/regulations-and-guidelines-coronavirus-covid-19

Use of masks

Face masks are recommended but should not replace other safety measures such as social distancing.

Public transport

Public transportation is operating as usual.

Restaurants

Restaurants are open as usual.

Bars

Bars are open as usual.

Nightclubs

Nightclubs are open as usual.

Shops

Shops and services are open with adapted safety measures in place, such as the use of hand sanitizer and social distancing.

On return

Vaccination required

Travelers are required to present a valid international certificate for full vaccination against COVID-19 with the use of an approved vaccine.
The final dose must have been administered at least 14 days before departure. Certificates must be in English or in Chinese.
Those who have recently recovered from COVID-19 and received one dose of vaccination, at least 14 days before departure, are also considered fully vaccinated.
There are exemptions for non-vaccinated citizens and residents.
Full details can be found at https://www.coronavirus.gov.hk/eng/inbound-travel.html

Test/medical certificate required

Proof of a negative rapid antigen test, taken within the previous 24 hours, must be provided on departure.
Test certificates must be in English or Chinese.

Testing on arrival

A nucleic acid test will be administered upon arrival and apart from the transfer from the airport, proof of a negative test result is required to leave the place of residence.

Additional test requirements

Daily rapid antigen testing is required for the first 5 days after arrival. Additionally, travelers must undergo a PCR test on day 2.
Daily antigen results can be reported via the 'Electronic COVID-19 monitoring & surveillance system' (eCMSS). Instructions can be found at https://www.coronavirus.gov.hk/pdf/eCMSSLogin.pdf

Travel restriction details for South Africa

๐Ÿšซ Destination No quarantine
๐Ÿ›ฌ Return Quarantine may be required
๐Ÿ–๏ธ Accepting Visitors
๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Restaurants & bars Open with restrictions
๐Ÿ›๏ธ Open shopping
๐ŸšŒ Operational with restrictions transport
๐Ÿ“… events Partially Allowed

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