Important Travel Information

TRAVEL TO SOUTH AFRICA

On 28 June 2021, South Africa moved to Alert Level 4 of its coronavirus response. This is a higher alert level following an increase in COVID-19 infections with some parts of the country firmly in the grip of the third wave of infections. Domestic and international travel is still permitted, although travel to the Gauteng province for leisure purposes is not allowed. International and domestic flights to and from Gauteng are not directly impacted by the latest announcements.

Travellers must adhere to the health protocols in place when travelling. These include:

Negative PCR test certificate

International travel to South Africa is allowed subject to the traveller providing a valid certificate of a negative COVID‑19 PCR test which was obtained not more than 72 hours before the date of travel from the country of origin. Passengers are required to carry a COVID‑19 negative PCR test certificate when travelling.

Verification of the COVID‑19 negative PCR test certificate taken no more than 72 hours before departure will be managed by the airport team as part of documentation checks at the time of flight departure.

All travellers will be screened for COVID‑19 symptoms and will be required to answer any questions required by the Health Authorities on arrival.

Required forms

All passengers must complete the traveller health questionnaire before arrival.

All travellers must provide proof of accommodation and their address while in South Africa in case they are required to self‑isolate.

All foreign passengers, irrespective of country of origin arriving in South Africa must have travel insurance that covers the cost of any testing or quarantine.

Required apps

All passengers must install the COVID Alert South Africa app prior to travel.

For more information, please see the official regulations:

Alert Level 4 regulations