Coronavirus Travel Guide for South Africa COVID-19 updates for South Africa

   Afghanistan updated: 11 Feb 2022
Afghanistan South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Albania: Flight restrictions have been lifted. updated: 29 Jan 2022
Albania South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Algeria updated: 03 Nov 2022
Algeria South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   American Samoa: ALL ENTRY PERMITS are suspended until further notice. All entries will be facilitated via OK Boards issued by the Office of the Attorney General. ALL Travelers entering American Samoa will be subject to American Samoa Department of Health (DOH) screening which may result in being quarantined for 14 Days. updated: 18 Jun 2020
American Samoa South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Andorra updated: 31 Oct 2022

   Angola updated: 03 Nov 2022
Angola South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Anguilla: Unvaccinated visitors must present a negative PCR test result taken within three days of arrival. updated: 19 Jul 2022
Anguilla South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Antigua and Barbuda updated: 31 Aug 2022
Antigua and Barbuda South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Argentina updated: 15 Sep 2022
Argentina South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Armenia updated: 10 Oct 2022
Armenia South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Aruba updated: 18 Mar 2022
Aruba South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Australia updated: 10 Jul 2022
Australia South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Austria updated: 02 Jun 2022
Austria South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Azerbaijan updated: 10 Oct 2022
Azerbaijan South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Bahamas updated: 17 Jun 2022
Bahamas South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Bahrain updated: 30 Mar 2022
Bahrain South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Bangladesh: Fully vaccinated visitors no longer need to show a negative COVID-19 antigen or PCR test. updated: 25 Jul 2022
Bangladesh South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Barbados updated: 24 Sep 2022
Barbados South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Belarus: Belarus requires most foreign citizens arriving in the country to either come with a negative COVID-19 test issued within 48 hours before arrival or quarantine for 14 days. updated: 27 Dec 2022
Belarus South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Belgium updated: 08 Mar 2022
Belgium South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Belize: All visitors to Belize will need to apply for mandatory insurance. updated: 12 Feb 2022
Belize South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Benin: Passengers are subject to medical screening at their own expense. Travel restrictions and social distancing measures have been extended indefinitely; however, domestic restrictions have been eased, and some academic activities resumed May 10. Places of worship, bars, and public transport services also resumed June 2. Other measures are in place indefinitely. Only essential travel is allowed at border crossings with neighboring countries. The land border with Togo is closed. updated: 25 Jun 2020
Benin South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Bermuda: Unvaccinated residents no longer have to quarantine for four days when they return to the island, and there is no requirement for a day 10 test. updated: 20 Aug 2022
Bermuda South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Bhutan updated: 26 Oct 2022
Bhutan South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Bolivia: Persons traveling to Bolivia must provide a negative COVID-19 PCR test result issued within 7 days before arrival. The result must be certified by a Bolivian consulate. updated: 29 Jan 2022
Bolivia South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba: Borders for the Dutch islands are currently closed, and the Bonaire airport will remain closed through at least September 1. updated: 01 Aug 2020
Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Bosnia and Herzegovina: Only nationals and residents of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and nationals of Croatia, Montenegro and Serbia are allowed to enter. updated: 25 Nov 2020
Bosnia and Herzegovina South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Botswana: Airports in Botswana have reopened. Passengers must have a printed medical certificate with a negative COVID-19 test result issued at most 72 hours before departure. updated: 29 Jan 2022
Botswana South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Brazil: Visitors are required to present proof of vaccination, printed or electronically. updated: 03 Apr 2022
Brazil South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   British Virgin Islands updated: 17 Jul 2022
British Virgin Islands South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Brunei updated: 22 Sep 2022
Brunei South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Bulgaria updated: 29 Apr 2022
Bulgaria South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Burkina Faso: Land and air borders are closed; however, authorities have hinted at a possible reopening in the coming weeks. A state of emergency remains in places. updated: 19 Jul 2020
Burkina Faso South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Burundi: Travel to Burundi has restarted. Passengers must have a printed medical certificate showing a negative COVID-19 PCR test result, issued at most 72 hours before departure. updated: 10 Nov 2020
Burundi South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Cambodia updated: 10 Oct 2022
Cambodia South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Cameroon: Limited international air travel to Cameroon is ongoing as of July 17 after authorities partially reopened air borders. Services by Air France, Brussels Airlines, and Ethiopia Airlines will operate out of Douala International Airport and Yaounde Nsimalen International Airport. All passengers intending to travel to Cameroon must present a negative COVID-19 test taken up to three days before the flight. An indefinite closure of Cameroon's land and sea borders remains in place. Cargo transport will not be affected. updated: 19 Jul 2020
Cameroon South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Canada updated: 27 Sep 2022
Canada South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Cape Verde: Domestic sea travel, excluding Santiago, is ongoing. Air travel restrictions remain in place at least through June 30. updated: 20 Jun 2020
Cape Verde South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Cayman Islands updated: 20 Aug 2022
Cayman Islands South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Central African Republic: Bangui M'Poko International Airport (BGF) remains closed since April 1. Persons entering the country from locations with local-transmission of COVID-19 are required to self-isolate for 14 days. Border closures with neighboring countries are in place. updated: 20 Jun 2020
Central African Republic South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Chad: Passengers must have a medical certificate with a negative COVID-19 test result issued at most 72 hours before arrival. Passengers are subject to quarantine. updated: 31 Jul 2020
Chad South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Chile updated: 25 Sep 2022
Chile South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   China: Five days mandatory quarantine in an official facility. updated: 12 Nov 2022
China South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Colombia updated: 18 Jul 2021
Colombia South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Comoros: On 23 March, all international flights were suspended until further notice. Ports are closed to traffic from affected countries. updated: 18 Jun 2020
Comoros South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Congo: Passengers without a medical certificate with a negative COVID-19 test result are subject to a test upon arrival and quarantine at their own expense. updated: 16 Sep 2020
Congo South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Costa Rica updated: 30 Mar 2022
Costa Rica South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Croatia updated: 06 May 2022
Croatia South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Cuba updated: 18 Sep 2022
Cuba South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Curaçao updated: 30 Mar 2022
Curaçao South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Cyprus updated: 02 Jun 2022
Cyprus South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Czech Republic updated: 10 Apr 2022
Czech Republic South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   DR Congo updated: 26 Aug 2022
DR Congo South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Denmark updated: 30 Mar 2022
Denmark South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Djibouti: Travel and business confinement measures have been relaxed since May 17. All land, sea, and air borders remain closed, except for cargo and humanitarian services until Sept. 1. updated: 19 Jul 2020
Djibouti South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Dominica: All flights are suspended. updated: 03 Jul 2020
Dominica South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Dominican Republic updated: 30 Mar 2022
Dominican Republic South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   East Timor: Passengers are not allowed to enter Timor-Leste. updated: 18 Feb 2021
East Timor South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Ecuador: Arriving passengers will need to show a medical certificate with a negative PCR test for Coronavirus taken within 72 hours before arrival. Without the certificate, passengers are subject to quarantine for 14 days. updated: 09 Jul 2020
Ecuador South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Egypt updated: 17 Jun 2022
Egypt South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   El Salvador updated: 12 Feb 2022
El Salvador South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Equatorial Guinea: Flights to Equatorial Guinea have restarted. Passengers must have a medical certificate with a negative COVID-19 PCR test result issued at most 48 hours before arrival. Passengers without a medical certificate with a negative test result are subject to medical screening and quarantine. updated: 01 Jul 2020
Equatorial Guinea South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Eritrea: An indefinite stay-at-home order remains in place. All international commercial passenger flights remain suspended until further notice. Other COVID-19 measures have been extended indefinitely. updated: 20 Jun 2020
Eritrea South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Estonia updated: 16 Jun 2022
Estonia South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Eswatini: From Friday 27 March, border restrictions will be imposed, limiting entry and exit to Eswatini to citizens and residents only. Returning residents will be subjected to mandatory 14- day quarantine in designated locations, apart from those permitted to self-isolate. updated: 20 Sep 2020
Eswatini South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Ethiopia: All arriving passengers must have a negative Covid-19 test done within the last 72 hours and undergo medical checks and quarantine for 14 days at a government designated hotel. updated: 25 Jun 2020
Ethiopia South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Faroe Islands updated: 30 Mar 2022
Faroe Islands South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Fiji: Fully vaccinated visitors no longer need to show a negative COVID-19 antigen or PCR test. updated: 29 Apr 2022
Fiji South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Finland updated: 21 Jun 2022
Finland South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   France updated: 01 Aug 2022
France South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   French Guiana updated: 18 Sep 2022
French Guiana South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   French Polynesia: On July 15, quarantine measures will be completely lifted and French Polynesia’s borders will re-open to international tourism from all countries, and will not be requiring a mandatory 14-day isolation period for visitors. updated: 15 Jul 2020
French Polynesia South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Gabon updated: 30 Mar 2022
Gabon South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Gambia updated: 21 Aug 2022
Gambia South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Georgia updated: 10 Oct 2022
Georgia South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Germany updated: 02 Jun 2022
Germany South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Ghana: International air travel has resumed; land and sea borders remain closed until further notice. updated: 01 Sep 2020
Ghana South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Gibraltar updated: 30 Mar 2022
Gibraltar South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Greece updated: 30 Apr 2022
Greece South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Greenland: On March 13, Denmark said it would temporarily close its borders to non-citizens, except residents. Persons wishing to enter Denmark must expect to be rejected entry at the Danish borders, including in Danish airports, unless they have a worthy purpose for entering, e.g. if the person lives or works in Denmark or has been commissioned to provide goods or services in Denmark. updated: 20 Feb 2021
Greenland South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Grenada updated: 05 Apr 2022
Grenada South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Guadeloupe updated: 05 Aug 2022
Guadeloupe South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Guam updated: 30 Mar 2022
Guam South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Guatemala updated: 18 Sep 2022
Guatemala South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Guernsey: All persons arriving in the Bailiwick from anywhere in the world must self-isolate for 14 days on arrival. updated: 18 Feb 2021
Guernsey South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Guinea: Passengers are not allowed to enter. This does not apply to nationals of Guinea and their spouses, partners, parents or children. updated: 29 Sep 2021
Guinea South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Guinea-Bissau: National borders have been reopened May 27. Flights to Guinea-Bissau are suspended until 25 July. Entry and exit into Guinea-Bissau permitted only with the presentation of a certificate of negative COVID-19 status. updated: 22 Sep 2021
Guinea-Bissau South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Guyana: Flights to Guyana are suspended. Nationals and residents of Guyana may still enter the country. updated: 29 Jan 2022
Guyana South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Haiti: Fully vaccinated visitors no longer need to show a negative COVID-19 antigen or PCR test taken within 72 hours of travel. updated: 16 Apr 2022
Haiti South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Honduras: Airports are closed and Honduras has ordered all borders closed except for cargo. updated: 15 Sep 2021
Honduras South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Hong Kong updated: 25 May 2023
Hong Kong South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Hungary updated: 25 Mar 2022
Hungary South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Iceland updated: 27 Feb 2022
Iceland South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   India updated: 10 Oct 2022
India South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Indonesia updated: 10 Oct 2022
Indonesia South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   International updated: 18 Aug 2019
International South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Iran: Travelers must have received at least two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine and have a negative PCR test. updated: 08 Apr 2022
Iran South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Iraq: Flights to Iraq have restarted. Arriving passengers must show proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. updated: 24 Nov 2020
Iraq South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Ireland updated: 08 Mar 2022
Ireland South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Isle of Man updated: 12 Sep 2022
Isle of Man South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Israel updated: 19 May 2022

   Italy updated: 01 May 2022
Italy South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Ivory Coast: Air travel to Cote d'Ivoire has resumed and a Health Declaration Form must be completed before arrival. updated: 19 Jul 2020
Ivory Coast South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Jamaica: Travellers aged 12 and above need to provide a negative Covid-19 antigen or PCR test result conducted within 72 hours before they travel. updated: 06 Apr 2022
Jamaica South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Japan updated: 20 Oct 2022
Japan South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Jersey updated: 29 Nov 2022
Jersey South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Jordan updated: 30 Mar 2022
Jordan South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Kazakhstan updated: 31 Aug 2022
Kazakhstan South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Kenya: Fully vaccinated travelers no longer need to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test on arrival. updated: 18 Mar 2022
Kenya South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Kiribati: Kiribati will now deny entry to any travellers who have been in or transited countries with confirmed local transmission within 14 days immediately prior to entering Kiribati. This means most countries. updated: 18 Jun 2020
Kiribati South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Kosovo: There are currently no quarantine measures in place. updated: 17 Feb 2022
Kosovo South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Kuwait updated: 18 Jul 2022
Kuwait South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Kyrgyzstan: Arrivals from some countries are allowed. See below for details. updated: 27 Nov 2020
Kyrgyzstan South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Lao: No entry rules for Fully vaccinated visitors. updated: 08 May 2022
Lao South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Latvia updated: 07 Apr 2022
Latvia South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Lebanon: Passengers must have a medical certificate with a negative COVID-19 PCR test result issued at most 96 hours before arrival. updated: 10 Oct 2022
Lebanon South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Lesotho updated: 22 Sep 2022
Lesotho South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Liberia: Take a PCR test within 96 hours of your arrival and show the negative results to health authorities. updated: 01 Sep 2022
Liberia South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Libya: Libya's UN-recognised Government of National Accord (GNA) in Tripoli suspended all flights at the Misrata Airport for three weeks on March 16. Borders have also been closed. updated: 18 Jun 2020
Libya South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Liechtenstein updated: 04 May 2022
Liechtenstein South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Lithuania updated: 02 May 2022
Lithuania South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Luxembourg updated: 30 Sep 2022
Luxembourg South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Macau: Starting on March 25, residents of the Mainland China, the Hong Kong SAR and the region of Taiwan who have been to countries/ areas outside China in the past 14 days are banned from entering the Macao SAR. updated: 29 Jan 2022
Macau South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Madagascar: All flights to Madagascar are suspended. updated: 11 May 2021
Madagascar South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Malawi: All international flights have been suspended. Land borders are reportedly open; however, delays at crossings are likely due to enhanced screening measures. Enhanced screening measures are in place for all travelers. updated: 20 Jun 2020
Malawi South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Malaysia: Malaysia has lifted interstate and international travel restrictions for residents fully vaccinated against COVID-19 updated: 29 Jan 2022
Malaysia South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Maldives updated: 30 Mar 2022
Maldives South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Mali: Passengers must have a medical certificate with a negative COVID-19 PCR test result issued at most 3 days before arrival. Passengers are subject to quarantine for 14 days. updated: 29 Jul 2020
Mali South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Malta updated: 13 Jul 2022
Malta South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Martinique updated: 05 Aug 2022
Martinique South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Mauritania: Airports in Mauritania reopened. updated: 16 Sep 2020
Mauritania South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Mauritius: Internation travel to Mauritius has restared. Arriving passengers must have a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 7 days before arrival, and will be subject to another test on arrival. All arriving passengers must quarantine at a government approved hotel for 14 days. updated: 29 Jan 2022
Mauritius South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Mexico updated: 30 Mar 2022
Mexico South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Moldova updated: 30 Jul 2022
Moldova South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Monaco updated: 03 Jan 2023
Monaco South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Mongolia updated: 30 Mar 2022
Mongolia South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Montenegro updated: 13 Jan 2021
Montenegro South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Montserrat: From 26 March only resident permit holders and Montserratians (and family members) will be allowed to enter Montserrat. updated: 29 Jan 2022
Montserrat South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Morocco: All passengers must present a vaccination pass and a negative PCR test result less than 48 hours old before boarding the plane. updated: 26 May 2022
Morocco South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Mozambique: Flights to Mozambique are suspended until 30 August 2020. updated: 29 Jan 2022
Mozambique South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Myanmar: Visitors need a certificate of vaccination, negative results from a COVID-19 RT-PCR test taken shortly before their flight, and a travel insurance policy. updated: 15 May 2022
Myanmar South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Namibia: International commercial flights have resumed from September 18. updated: 03 Oct 2021
Namibia South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Nepal: The government has suspended regular international and domestic flights. updated: 03 Jul 2020
Nepal South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Netherlands updated: 27 Mar 2022
Netherlands South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   New Caledonia: Flights to New Caledonia are suspended. updated: 18 Feb 2021
New Caledonia South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   New Zealand updated: 01 Aug 2022
New Zealand South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Nicaragua: Airports in Nicaragua have reopened. updated: 07 Oct 2020
Nicaragua South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Niger: Passengers must have a negative COVID-19 test result issued at most 72 hours before arrival. updated: 02 Aug 2020
Niger South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Nigeria: Sea and land borders are closed until further notice. The measure does not apply to freight transport. International passenger flights are suspended until further notice; the ban does not apply to cargo and emergency flights. updated: 19 Jul 2020
Nigeria South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   North Korea: Tourists are not allowed to enter. Business travellers must spend 14 days in quarantine upon arrival. updated: 18 Jun 2020
North Korea South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   North Macedonia: International travel to North Macedonia restarted on July 1st. updated: 18 Jul 2020
North Macedonia South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Norway updated: 25 Mar 2022
Norway South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Oman updated: 22 May 2022
Oman South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Pakistan updated: 10 Oct 2022
Pakistan South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Panama updated: 18 Sep 2022
Panama South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Papua New Guinea updated: 08 Aug 2022
Papua New Guinea South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Paraguay: Flights to Paraguay restarted. updated: 28 Feb 2021
Paraguay South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Peru updated: 31 Oct 2022
Peru South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Philippines: Visitors are required to present proof of vaccination. updated: 03 Jun 2022
Philippines South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Poland updated: 30 Mar 2022
Poland South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Portugal updated: 10 Jul 2022
Portugal South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Puerto Rico updated: 30 Mar 2022
Puerto Rico South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Qatar updated: 29 Oct 2022
Qatar South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Romania updated: 25 Mar 2022
Romania South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Russia updated: 05 Apr 2022
Russia South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Rwanda: All arriving airline passengers must quarantine for 24 hours at a designated hotel while waiting for results from the mandatory PCR coronavirus test. updated: 15 Jan 2022
Rwanda South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Saint Barthélemy updated: 18 Sep 2022
Saint Barthélemy South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Saint Kitts and Nevis: All incoming passengers to St. Kitts & Nevis are required to complete the Travel Authorization Form, which can be found at www.knatravelform.kn, prior to their arrival. updated: 29 Jan 2022
Saint Kitts and Nevis South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Saint Lucia updated: 22 Sep 2022
Saint Lucia South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Saint Martin: Visitors are required to complete a health declaration, bring a negative COVID-19 test result, and travel wearing a mask. updated: 29 Jan 2022
Saint Martin South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Saint Vincent and the Grenadines updated: 22 Sep 2022
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Samoa: ALL Travellers including returning residents entering Samoa are now required to undergo medical examination by a Registered Medical Practitioner within (3) days before ARRIVAL. Medical clearance report IS REQUIRED for check-in prior to issuing of boarding passes. updated: 03 Jul 2022
Samoa South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   San Marino: Passengers arriving from the European Union, the Schengen Area or the United Kingdom will not face any restrictions upon entering San Marino. updated: 18 Jun 2020
San Marino South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Saudi Arabia: No restrictions updated: 10 Apr 2022
Saudi Arabia South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Senegal: Flights to Senegal have restarted. Passenger will have to present evidence of a negative Covid-19 test taken within the last 7 days. Passengers may be subjected to medical screenings and quarantine. updated: 14 Sep 2022
Senegal South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Serbia: Since May 2020, Serbia is allowing visitors to travel to the country under normal 'pre-Covid' regulations. That includes no mandatory testing and no isolation period for arriving tourists. updated: 18 Feb 2021
Serbia South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Seychelles: Passengers from allowed countries must have a medical certificate with a negative COVID-19 PCR test result issued at most 72 hours before arrival. updated: 29 Jan 2022
Seychelles South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Sierra Leone: The government of Sierra Leone has announced that all flights scheduled to and from Freetown International Airport have been suspended and all land borders closed until further notice. updated: 19 Jul 2020
Sierra Leone South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Singapore updated: 24 May 2023
Singapore South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Sint Maarten updated: 12 Oct 2022
Sint Maarten South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Slovakia updated: 08 Sep 2022
Slovakia South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Slovenia updated: 25 Mar 2022
Slovenia South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Solomon Islands: Foreign passengers are not allowed to enter Solomon Islands. Nationals and residents who have been in countries with confirmed cases of COVID-19 will be put in quarantine for a period of 14 days upon arrival. updated: 18 Jun 2020
Solomon Islands South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Somalia: International flights are canceled in Mogadishu until further notice. Land and sea borders are closed. updated: 19 Jul 2020
Somalia South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   South Korea updated: 01 Oct 2022
South Korea South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   South Sudan: Travellers are exempt from quarantine if they have documentation of full COVID-19 vaccination (completed at least two weeks before travelling) or evidence of a positive PCR test result within the 6 months prior to travelling. updated: 21 Aug 2022
South Sudan South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Spain updated: 22 Oct 2022
Spain South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Sri Lanka updated: 29 Apr 2022
Sri Lanka South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Sudan: Passengers arriving directly from or transiting through South Africa, the Netherlands or the United Kingdom are not allowed to enter. updated: 22 Dec 2020
Sudan South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Suriname updated: 04 Aug 2022
Suriname South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Sweden updated: 02 Apr 2022
Sweden South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Switzerland: On account of the COVID-19 pandemic, certain restrictions are in place for entering Switzerland. Anyone who has not been vaccinated or recovered from COVID must present a negative test result on entering Switzerland. updated: 29 Jan 2022
Switzerland South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Syria: Flights to Syria are suspended, except to Aleppo, Damascus, and Kameshly. A negative COVID-19 test taken at most 96 hours before departure is required. Note that most countries advise against travel to Syria, given the current unrest in the country. updated: 21 Jan 2021
Syria South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   São Tomé and Príncipe: As part of the state of emergency introduced on 19 March, the São Tomé and Príncipe authorities have prohibited the entry of all foreign travellers into the country. updated: 19 Jul 2020
São Tomé and Príncipe South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Taiwan updated: 14 Oct 2022
Taiwan South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Tajikistan: All flights are suspended. Tajikistan closed its borders to foreigners on April 10 2020. updated: 02 Jan 2021
Tajikistan South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Tanzania: Fully vaccinated travelers are exempt from COVID-19 test requirements. updated: 20 Mar 2022
Tanzania South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Thailand updated: 11 Oct 2022
Thailand South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Togo: Passengers may enter with a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 7 days before departure. updated: 20 Feb 2021
Togo South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Tonga: The Government of Tonga has announced that all international flights to Tonga are diverted from Tonga until Saturday 18 April. updated: 07 Nov 2021
Tonga South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Trinidad and Tobago: Unvaccinated visitors must provide a negative PCR or antigen test taken within 48 hours prior to arrival. Vaccinated visitors must show proof of vaccination. updated: 03 Jun 2022
Trinidad and Tobago South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Tunisia: Tunisia has reopened its sea, land and air borders to 45 countries with no restrictions and over 50 countries with testing needed. updated: 28 Jun 2020
Tunisia South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Turkiye updated: 07 Jan 2023
Turkiye South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Turkmenistan: Turkmenistan has suspended all international flights. updated: 18 Jun 2020
Turkmenistan South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Turks and Caicos Islands: No entry rules for Fully vaccinated visitors. updated: 28 Apr 2022
Turks and Caicos Islands South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   US Virgin Islands: Vaccinated visitors must show proof of vaccination. Unvaccinated visitors must submit a negative antigen or PCR test taken within five days of arrival. updated: 03 Jun 2022
US Virgin Islands South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   USA updated: 10 Jun 2022
USA South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Uganda updated: 20 Nov 2022
Uganda South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Ukraine updated: 05 Apr 2022
Ukraine South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   United Arab Emirates: Tourists are allowed to enter the UAE again through Dubai airport. Arriving passengers must have proof of adequate health insurance and a negative Covid-19 PCR test done within the last 96 hours. updated: 01 Jan 2022
United Arab Emirates South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   United Kingdom updated: 22 Feb 2022
United Kingdom South Africa specific information: Eligible fully vaccinated passengers returning from this country, can do so with just a day 2 test.

   Uruguay: Foreign nationals can enter the country for family reunification cases involving parents, spouses, concubines or single children with incapacities; and duly and previously authorized transitory entrances regarding labor, economic, business or judicial related affairs. Currently, other foreign nationals are still forbidden to enter Uruguay. updated: 19 Jun 2020
Uruguay South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Uzbekistan updated: 29 Nov 2022
Uzbekistan South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Vanuatu updated: 22 Sep 2022
Vanuatu South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Vatican City: Passengers arriving from the European Union, the Schengen Area and the United Kingdom will not face any restrictions upon entering the Vatican City. updated: 29 Jan 2022
Vatican City South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Venezuela updated: 27 Oct 2022
Venezuela South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Vietnam updated: 25 Jul 2022
Vietnam South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Yemen: On March 14, the internationally-recognised government of war-torn Yemen said it would suspend all flights to and from airports under its control for two weeks starting on March 18. updated: 18 Jun 2020
Yemen South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Zambia: Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) in Lusaka will remain open while Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport (NLA), Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport (LVA), and Mfuwe Airport (MFU) are closed to international passenger traffic. The border with Tanzania at Nakonde and the DRC crossing at Kasumbalesa have been reopened. A mandatory 14-day quarantine is in place at a government health facility for all persons entering Zambia. updated: 19 Jul 2020
Zambia South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.

   Zimbabwe: Passengers must show a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 48 hours before departure. updated: 20 Feb 2021
Zimbabwe South Africa specific information: Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure. Arriving passengers may be subject to medical testing/screening.