South Africa: Covid-19 travel restrictions
Updated information as of 22/05/2023International travel to South Africa is permitted. There are currently no requirements in place, such as quarantine or health testing. Transmission of COVID-19 is moderate in South Africa. The level of transmission is based on global health and disease data from John Hopkins University, updated to May 2023.
This means that... :
- This country does not require amedical examination upon arrival
- No PCR test is required by this country (but may be required by the airline)
- No health pass is required by this country
- This country does not require Covid-19 vaccination for incoming travelers
- No quarantine is required upon arrival in this country
- No health form is required to go to this country
South Africa: is the country living normally with Covid-19?
- In addition to safety precautions, preventive health measures such as frequent hand washing and social distancing are encouraged to combat further outbreaks. Information on the COVID-19 response in South Africa is available at https://www.gov.za/covid-19/resources/regulations-and-guidelines-coronavirus-covid-19.
- Face masks are recommended but should not replace other safety measures such as social distancing.
- Public transport is working as usual.
- The restaurants are open as usual.
- The bars are open as usual.
- The nightclubs are open as usual.
- Stores and services are opened with appropriate safety measures, such as the use of hand sanitizer and social distancing.
