A travel ban is now in effect for any noncitizens trying to enter the US, who have been in South Africa in the previous 14 days. This will be revisited in 30 days time. Full release from the White House regarding the South Africa travel ban: www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2021/01/25/proclamation-on-the-suspension-o...
CDC Expands Negative COVID-19 Test Requirement to All Air Passengers Entering the United States![]()
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All international travelers bound for the United States will need a negative COVID-19 viral test taken within 72 hours prior to departure.![]()
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Written documentation of the results (either paper or electronic copy) must be provided to the airline before boarding and must include the name and information of the laboratory or health professional.![]()
In lieu of a new COVID-19 viral test, passengers may also provide evidence of having recovered from COVID-19, with documentation of test results conducted within three months of the flight date from a foreign country.![]()
CDC release here: www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2021/s0112-negative-covid-19-air-passengers.html
Travelers CAN transit through South Africa, as long as they meet entry requirements for South Africa AND the destination country. ![]()
**In addition COVID-19 testing is now available to those departing from OR Tambo Airport in Johannesburg, with results delivered in 4 to 6 hours according to this update. Note that insurance is not required for entry into South Africa, and further details are updated in a separate article at the bottom. www.tourismupdate.co.za/article/travellers-can-transit-through-sa![]()
COVID testing article: www.tourismupdate.co.za/article/247-covid-19-testing-or-tambo
UPDATE South Africa open to US tourists! ![]()
**All international travel will resume subject to the traveler providing a valid certificate of a negative test which was obtained not more than 72 hours before the date of travel![]()
**In the event of the traveler's failure to submit a certificate of proof of a negative test, the traveler will be required to quarantine him or herself at his or her own cost![]()
**International travel remains restricted to the following airports:![]()
OR Tambo International Airport (Johannesburg)![]()
Cape Town International Airport![]()
King Shaka International Airport (Durban)![]()
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Full details in the government gazette:![]()
www.gov.za/sites/default/files/gcis_document/202011/43897gon1199s.pdf
South Africa will reopen to US tourists! Keep your eyes peeled for the official details TBA...
No more travel red list and longer booze sales: What you need to know about Ramaphosa’s speech
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Level 1 rules will be relaxed, even while the government frets about the Eastern Cape and Christmas.
