South Africa moves to adjusted alert level two

Monday, May 31, 2021

President Ramaphosa's latest speech can be found HERE

South Africa will move to an adjusted alert level two on 31 May 2021. Curfew will be in place between 23:00 pm and 04:00 am. 

All COVID-19 health and safety protocols must be followed, including observance of guidelines for social distancing, sanitation, hygiene and use of
appropriate personal protective equipment, like cloth face masks.

The 20 land borders reopened remain fully operational and the 33 land borders which were closed will remain closed. 

International air travel will only be permitted from OR Tambo International Airport, King Shaka International Airport, Cape Town International Airport, Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport and Lanseria International Airport. 

All international travellers arriving at the aforementioned airports must;

  • Produce a negative PCR test, to be presented on arrival and not older than 72 hours from the date of departure from the country of origin.
  • A person entering the Republic must be subjected to screening on arrival at the point of entry, including the completion of a traveller health questionnaire which can be found HERE
  • A person who, during screening, is found to have had exposure to COVID-19 or is presenting with any signs and symptoms of COVID-19, must be subjected to a medical examination which may include testing and isolation. 
  • A person who is not in possession of a valid negative COVID-19 PCR rest will be subject to antigen testing at the point of entry and may be subject to quarantine at an approved facility at his or her own cost.

South Africans are permitted to travel freely internationally as mentioned during the ministerial brief on 30 September 2020, however will be required to check the entry requirements of the country they wish to travel to. With the emergence of the COVID-19 variant, some countries have decided to restrict entry from South Africa for a period of time. There are still many entry restrictions and border closures that remain in effect globally. Any returning South African citizens and residents will be subject to entry regulations and protocols and may be required to enter quarantine.

Should you have any questions, please contact your dedicated Travel Expert or contact us HERE

Further information related to COVID-19 and risk-adjusted strategies for South Africa can be found HERE

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