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The government on Monday issued a revised list of what it considers “high-risk countries,” based on a risk rating model, in light of the current pandemic.
The list was compiled by the ministers of health, home affairs and tourism, and was made in a way that “strikes a balance between saving lives and protecting livelihoods.”
No changes were made to travel in Africa.
The only people from high-risk countries who can visit South Africa at this time are those traveling on business, those with critical skills visas, investors, and those on international sports, arts, culture and science missions.
Travelers from select European countries who often visit South Africa in the summer to escape the cold winter months in the northern hemisphere, many of whom own property, will also be able to visit South Africa.
However, this is subject to a visitation period of three months or more and to Covid-19 protocols.
Those applying for permission to travel to South Africa must submit their applications by email and provide a copy of their passport and temporary residence visa, proof of business activities to be carried out, proof of travel itinerary, and proof of address or accommodation.
The email address that has been up and running in the last two weeks has received 4,701 requests. So far 3 113 have been approved.
This equates to an average of 335 investors per day requesting to visit South Africa, “sending a strong message that South Africa remains an attractive investment destination.”
As such, the ability to manage the email account has been increased.
Here is the most recent list of high risk countries that are not yet allowed to travel to South Africa for leisure travel:
- Argentina
- Germany
- Peru
- Bangladesh
- India
- Philippines
- Belgium
- Indonesia
- Russia
- Brazil
- Iran
- Spain
- Canada
- Iraq
- United Kingdom
- Chile
- Italy
- United States
- Colombia
- Mexico
- France
- Netherlands
(Compiled by Nica Richards)
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