Travel Restrictions Entering South Africa from Switzerland for Vaccinated Travelers
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Summary
Travel is allowed with restrictions
Transit is allowed for vaccinated travelers
Mandatory Masks
Mandatory Health Assessment
2x Mandatory Documents
The information on this page is applicable to people who are fully vaccinated and traveling from Switzerland to South Africa.
View restrictions for unvaccinated travelersGovernments may change their policies with little notice. We recommend checking in regularly and verifying requirements with the linked sources before making travel plans.
Border Status
Travel is allowed with restrictions
Travelers are allowed to enter South Africa by air. Please check the documentation, quarantine, and/or testing requirements before traveling.
Some land borders remain closed.
Transit is allowed for vaccinated travelers
Fully vaccinated travelers are allowed to transit through South Africa.
Visas
Before You Leave
No proof of negative pre-departure COVID-19 test results for vaccinated travelers
Fully vaccinated travelers are not required to have proof of negative COVID-19 test results before traveling to South Africa.
Travelers unable to present valid proof of vaccination electronically with a QR code are required to comply with the rules for unvaccinated travelers. Please see ‘Mandatory proof of vaccination for South Africa’ for more details. Physical vaccination cards are not accepted.
Mandatory health declaration form on arrival
Travelers are required to complete a health declaration form with details on arrival in South Africa, including address, contact information, and recent travel history.
Mandatory proof of vaccination for South Africa
Vaccinated travelers are required to present a valid digital vaccination certificate with a QR code. Physical vaccination cards are not accepted.
Travelers unable to present valid proof of vaccination electronically with a QR code are required to comply with rules for unvaccinated travelers.
This requirement does not apply to:
- Travelers under the age of 12;
On Arrival
No quarantine is required for vaccinated travelers
Fully vaccinated travelers arriving with a valid vaccination certificate are not required to quarantine on arrival in South Africa.
COVID-19 mobile app required for all arrivals
Travelers must install the COVID Alert South Africa mobile app on their phones.
Health screening on arrival
Travelers are required to undergo health checks including temperature screening on arrival in South Africa.
While There
Masks are mandatory in public
Travelers are required to wear masks in indoor public places and on public transportation.
This requirement does not apply to:
- Travelers under the age of 6.
COVID-19 Risk Information
Data is sourced from Our World In Data, and risk levels are assessed and scored based on the CDC guidelines.
Local Guidelines
Use of mask
Public transportation
Restaurants
Bars
Nightclubs
Shops
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