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By IOL Reporter 
5h ago
Durban – As of Thursday, October 1, SA will open its borders and ports of entry to allow the resumption of trips.
Speaking during a press conference on Wednesday, ministers from the National Coronavirus Command Council gave the necessary clarifications on how the borders will be reopened for travel.
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation, Naledi Pandor, said that the gradual reopening of borders and ports of entry informed by a cautious approach means that a limited number of ports of entry and borders will be opened from October 1.
“As we reopen these selected ports of entry and borders, we will be guided by epidemiological and transmission rates in both South Africa and the traveler’s countries of origin,” he said.
However, the following countries are on SA’s list of prohibited pleasure trips:
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
Faroe Islands
France
French polynesia
Georgia
Gibraltar
Greece
Guam
Guatemala
Guiana
Honduras
Hungary
Iceland
India
Iran
Iraq
Ireland
Israel
Jamaica
Jordan
Kosovo
Kuwait
Lebanon
Luxembourg
Maldives
malt
Mexico
Moldova
Monaco
Montenegro
Netherlands
Nepal
North macedonia
Oman
Palestine
Panama
Palau
Paraguay
Portugal
Puerto Rico
Romania
Qatar
Russia
San Marino
St marteen
Slovakia
Slovenia
Surinam
Switzerland
Trinidad and Tobago
Turks and Caicos Islands
Ukraine
United Kingdom
United States of America
US Virgin Islands
Venezuela
Travelers wishing to visit the country are expected to carry out a PCR (polymerase chain reaction) test no later than 72 hours from the time of departure from the country of origin to South Africa. This test must be performed by a certified physician and must have the name and signature of the physician who performed the test.
Upon arrival at the port of entry, the traveler will be tested for any symptoms of Covid-19 or contact with people who have been infected with the Covid-19 virus.
Travelers will also need to provide proof of the accommodation address in case they need to self-quarantine upon arrival in the country.
If the traveler exhibits any symptoms related to Covid-19 or has been in contact with an infected person, they are expected to undergo a mandatory Covid-19 test. This test will be the responsibility of the traveler. If the Covid-19 test is positive, the traveler will be subjected to a 10-day quarantine at a designated site. Accommodation in a quarantine site will be at the expense of the traveler.
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