Countries South Africans can travel to – and what you need to enter Posted by Anita Froneman on 21 September 2021 If you’re planning a trip overseas, here’s what you need to know about countries that have opened their borders for South African travellers. Below are some of the most popular destinations. For information about countries not listed below, search your destination on this Covid-19 Travel Map by Sherpa. Note: Getaway has tried to get the most up-to-date information available, but please contact your destination’s government websites for the latest travel updates before travelling. This table will be updated periodically. Countries South Africans can visit Negative Covid test result required Proof of vaccination required Quarantine required Africa Namibia Yes No No Botswana Yes No No Mozambique Yes No No Zambia Yes No No Zimbabwe Yes No No Malawi Yes No No Egypt No Yes No Mauritius Yes Yes No Zanzibar Yes No No Europe Netherlands Yes Yes No Germany No Yes No France No Yes No Austria No Yes No Montenegro No Yes No Switzerland No Yes No Spain No Yes No Czech Republic No Yes No Belgium No Yes Yes: testing upon entry. Quarantine until test results received Ireland No Yes No United Kingdom Yes Yes Yes: Not needed to hotel quarantine but must self-isolate Asia Maldives Yes No No United Arab Emirates Yes No Dependent on state America Mexico No No No Costa Rica No Yes No Canada Yes Yes No United States Yes Yes No Chile Yes Yes Yes South Africans returning home after travelling abroad will have to present negative Covid test results, and will be screened for symptoms upon arrival. Travellers who don’t display symptoms will not have to quarantine. If you are visiting South Africa from abroad, here are the regulations that will apply upon return to your home country. For other countries, search your home country on Travelbans.org. Home country Test result required on return Vaccination required on return Quarantine required on return Namibia Yes No No (Quarantine 7 days without negative test results) Botswana Yes No No (Quarantine 14 days without negative test results) Mozambique Yes No No (If test result not presented, then quarantine for 14 days) Zambia Yes No No, unless returning from a ‘high-risk’ country Zimbabwe Yes No No (Quarantine 10 days without negative test results) Europe Germany Yes No Yes: 14 days France No, if vaccinated No (If unvaccinated, negative test results required) Yes: 7 days UK Yes No Yes: 10 days Spain No, if vaccinated Yes (If unvaccinated, negative test results required) No Picture: Pexels ALSO READ Denmark first EU country to lift all Covid restrictions, including face masks Related Posts Cape Town’s sustainability: Leading the way in environmental initiatives 1 June 2023 As National Environmental Month commences in South Africa, Cape Town stands proudly at the forefront... read more Kapama to host Safari Guide of the Year Awards 2023 1 June 2023 Kapama Private Game Reserve near Hoedspruit will host this year’s Safari Guide of the Year... read more Blood Lions relaunches for public viewing on YouTube 1 June 2023 Award-winning documentary feature film Blood Lions has been relaunched on YouTube for public viewing, creating... read more PREV ARTICLE NEXT ARTICLE
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