EASING OF TRAVEL RESTRICTIONSMore information can be found in the Statement available for download.As a country we have adopted a gradual reopening of borders and ports of entry for international travel for business, leisure and other travel guided by the communique published by the Word Health Organisation (WHO) on Public Health on considerations for international...Read More
Written by – Sarah Robertson TNW 23 September 2020The announcement that all travellers will be asked to download the COVID Alert South Africa mobile app as part of level one lockdown regulations has been met with resistance by some South Africans who have been circulating messages on social media warning against the use of this...Read More
Please see below a list of websites that offer in depth information and interactive maps to check all health requirements when needing to travel outside of South African from the 1st of October. Until then all restrictions still apply for South Africa. Boarders only open as from the 1st of October.https://flattenthecurve.global/https://www.iatatravelcentre.com/https://covidcontrols.co/tourist-entryRemember to also check our...Read More
All international passenger flights are prohibited, except those flights authorised by the Minister of Transport.Currently, repatriation flights are available for those returning to their country of residence outside of South Africa or to resume work aboard. Below is the form required by the DOH for those wishing to depart from South Africa., the International Exit...Read More
Procedures for leaving SA: Please notify Department of Home Affairs by sending an e-mail to: covid19travel@dha.gov.za Please include your name, surname, passport number, flight details and reason for travel. You will then receive a generic auto reply. This is all you need as proof – please print this out and take it with you when you travel. covid19travel@dha.gov.za You don’t need...Read More
“Transport Bubbles” or “Air Travel Arrangements” are temporary arrangements between two countries aimed at restarting commercial passenger services.Read More
A GLOBAL REVIEW FOR TOURISMSeventh Report as of 10 September 2020This handy document includes a full geographical outline by country and region. It has been Prepared by UNWTO Sustainable Development of Tourism Department.A full copy of this document is available for download below.200909-travel-restrictionsDownloadRead More
A majority of destinations around the world (53%) have now started easing travel restrictions introduced in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Though many remain cautious in view of the development of the pandemic, the seventh edition of the UNWTO “COVID-19 Related Travel Restrictions: A Global Review for Tourism” confirms the ongoing trend towards the gradual...Read More
Eligible Travel:Travel is restricted so ensure that passengers have the correct documentation for one-way travel or longterm entry: www.ba.com/entry-requirementsTransit in Johannesburg:Inbound domestic connections permitted with a minimum connecting time of 2h30. Passengers with domestic connections to Johannesburg must collect baggage and meet the BA Representative at OR Tambo International Airport Terminal A no later than...Read More
Flying under Level 2 will be very different to how it was before. Please ensure that you have the relevant health declaration document; that you have done your online check-in prior to departure and have a digital boarding pass to scan with a valid ID.Other than carrying the correct documentation, you will have to pass a temperature...Read More
