SO WHERE CAN YOU GO FROM SA?

The government’s list of high-risk countries names those from which leisure travellers are not permitted to enter SA (find the latest one at dha.gov.za). There is no stipulation, however, that South Africans cannot visit those countries. In principle, therefore, you can go wherever you like, as long as you meet the entry requirements for your destination/s.

Bear in mind that leisure travellers are not welcome in many countries across the world, and all countries’ so-called red and green lists are constantly changing. If you plan to travel to any international destination, double-check their entry requirements and make absolutely certain that you meet them. You should also prepare for the possibility that their rules may change while you are there — and consider how that could affect your plans. Many countries that will allow you to enter will also expect you to quarantine on arrival, generally for 10-14 days, so take that into account.

The best place to find your destination’s regulations will be official government and consular websites. Many airlines also have detailed information on their websites for the countries to which they fly, since they are responsible for ensuring passengers meet the entry requirements and will not allow anyone to board who does not meet them. The International Air Transport Association (Iata) also has a useful world map showing the latest regulations for each country. See iatatravelcentre.com.