South Africa

South Africa is at 'Alert Level 1' of its COVID-19 response. There's a curfew from midnight to 4am. International travel to and from South Africa has resumed. International air travel will be limited to Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban airports. If you travel to South Africa despite our advice, you'll need printed proof of a negative COVID-19 test (PCR) taken no later than 72 hours before your departure. If you arrive without proof of a negative PCR test, you'll be placed in mandatory quarantine at your own cost. Airlines must check all travellers have travel insurance before boarding. The South African Government has extended the validity of visas that expired during the lockdown period until 31 January 2021. Register with the Australian High Commission, and follow the High Commission's website and social media for updates (see Local Contacts).

We advise:

Do not travel to South Africa.