Travel to South Africa during Covid-19 (Coronavirus)
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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Proof of vaccination:
TBC
Test pre-travel:
YES
Form pre-travel:
YES
Test on arrival:
NO
Screening on arrival:
YES
Quarantine on arrival:
NO
Test during stay:
NO
RETURN REQUIREMENTS
Test pre-return travel:
YES
Test on return:
YES
Quarantine on return:
YES
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| Proof of vaccination: | This requirement is yet to be confirmed by the destination. | |
| Test pre-travel: | PCR Test | |
| PCR Test locations: | https://covidtraveladvice.kuoni.co.uk/pcr-test-locations | |
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| On arrival: |
Upon arrival in South Africa, you will need to produce a paper copy of a negative PCR (polymerase chain reaction) COVID-19 test to border officials. The test must have taken place no more than 72 hours before your departure. It should be conducted by a certified medical practitioner, and should have the name and signature of the practitioner who conducted the test. We advise that you carry several paper copies of your test, as you may need to present it more than once on your journey. If you do not have a negative PCR (polymerase chain reaction) test, you may have to quarantine in a government-appointed quarantine facility, at your own cost. |
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| Form pre-travel: | Traveller Health Declaration must be completed 24 hours prior to arrival. | |
| Traveller Health Declaration: | https://www.airports.co.za/Documents/ENTRY%20SCREENING%20THQ.pdf | |
| RETURN REQUIREMENTS | ||
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| Test pre-return travel: |
On your return a negative test must be taken in the 3 days (72 hours) before you depart to the UK. You will be required to show your test results before you board the return flight home. The test must meet the performance standards of above 97% specificity and above 80% sensitivity at viral loads above 100,000 copies\ml. The test can be a PCR test, a LAMP test or an antigen test, such as a test from a lateral flow device as long as they meet the performance standards |
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| Test on return: |
You will be required to take a test on your return back to England, Scotland or Wales. The details of which will vary as below, depending on the classification of the country you are arriving from.
Green list countries If you are arriving into England, Scotland or Wales from a country that is on the green list then you will be required to undergo a further COVID-19 PCR test at your own expense on or before day 2 of your return into the country.
Green watch list countries If you are arriving into England, Scotland or Wales from a country that is currently on the green watch list, then you will be required to undergo a further COVID-19 PCR test at your own expense on or before day 2 of your return into the country. Please remember that countries on the green watch list are able to move to the Amber or red lists. Therefore should the country you are travelling from move before arrival, you will need to follow the guidance below, depending on the new category.
Amber list countries if you are arriving into England, Scotland or Wales from a country that is on the Amber list then alongside your self-isolation period at home, you will be required to undergo 2 further COVID-19 PCR tests at your own expense on your return into the country. These tests will need to be taken on or before day 2 and on day 8 of your 10 day isolation period. You may also able to take advantage of the test to release scheme which will allow for a PCR test to be taken on day 5 to release you from isolation.
Red list countries If you are arriving into England, Scotland or Wales from a country that is on the red list then you will need to ensure you have booked yourself into government approved hotel quarantine for a 10 day period. You will be required to undergo 2 further COVID-19 PCR tests at your own expense on your return to the country in your quarantine hotel. These tests will need to be taken on or before day 2 and on day 8 of your 10 day quarantine period.
There are currently different regulations for Northern Ireland and at present, international leisure travel is not permitted. |
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| FURTHER INFORMATION | |||
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| Foreign Office Advice: | https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/south-africa | ||
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Remember to check countries you’re due to transit through as well as your destination.
The Information contained on this page is accurate to the best of our knowledge. It is provided as guidance only and is subject to review and change. Please check with official sources before booking and again regularly prior to travel, as information and requirements can change frequently and with little notice. Please visit the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office website at gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice or visit gov.uk/travelaware for country-specific information.
Last updated: 30.04.2021 at 17:12