GOOD NEWS FOR SOUTH AFRICAN TRAVELLERS

From Saturday 29 January, South Africa will no longer be considered a very high-risk country. Instead, it will be classified as a high-risk country. For travellers from the Netherlands, this change means they will no longer be required to quarantine for ten days upon their return to the Netherlands. Zimbabwe, Namibia, Malawi, Lesotho, Eswatini, Mauritius and Jordan will also move from very high-risk country status to high-risk country status.

The entry ban for South Africa was already lifted at the beginning of January, and the country was also no longer considered to be a country with a worrying virus variant from mid-January. However, South Africa was still considered a very high-risk country, but now that is also being changed. Quarantine obligation will be abolished.

Travellers arriving in the Netherlands from South Africa from Saturday 29 January will no longer be required to quarantine upon arrival. Testing prior to travel will remain mandatory. Travellers will also need to complete a quarantine declaration and health declaration for their return journey.

Travel to South Africa

To enter South Africa, travellers must possess a negative PCR test result, no older than 72 hours before departure. The CoronaCheck app is not valid in South Africa, meaning travellers must print their vaccination, recovery, or test certificates. Additionally, travellers are required to download the COVID Alert SA app, a South African app that notifies you when you have been in contact with someone who has tested positive for coronavirus.

So what are you waiting for? Finally take that well-deserved holiday, escape the cold and grey skies, and book a trip to one of our sunny and adventurous destinations.