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Thailand visas
travel

South East Asia calling? These countries have reopened their borders

New Zealand
Travel

New Zealand outlines easing of border controls…What you need to know

vaccinated
Travel

Not vaccinated? You can still travel to these idyllic destinations

Thailand visas
Travel

South East Asia calling? These countries have reopened their borders

New Zealand
Travel

New Zealand outlines easing of border controls…What you need to know

vaccinated
Travel

Not vaccinated? You can still travel to these idyllic destinations

Bali reopens borders
Travel

Time for ‘Eat Pray Love’ travels as Bali announces reopening of borders

By Lorne Philpot03-02-2022 13:07

The tropical paradise island of Bali is due to welcome tourists back on Friday 4 February with reduced quarantine requirements.

Switzerland drops all Covid-19 entry requirements
Travel

Swiss bliss: Switzerland waivers entry test requirements

By Lorne Philpot27-01-2022 21:28

Good news for vaccinated individuals who would like to travel to Switzerland…Take a look at the latest update on entry restrictions.

Australia eases entry restrictions
Travel

Australia eases entry restrictions: Everything you need to know

By Lorne Philpot27-01-2022 16:04

South Africans wishing to travel to Australia will be pleased to know that the country’s entry restrictions have been eased.

UAE reopens borders to South Africa
Travel

Breaking: UAE finally lifts entry ban on South African travellers

By Lorne Philpot27-01-2022 12:08

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced the end to its extended flight and entry ban placed on South Africa.

Italy rome
Travel

Italy reopens to South Africans…Here’s who can enter

By Lorne Philpot21-01-2022 20:16

Italy has reopened its borders to nationals from South Africa…but very few individuals would be eligible for entry.

COVID-19 travel updates and restrictions.
Travel

Stay up to date with travel restrictions with this nifty mapping tool

By Erene Roux06-01-2022 16:31

Explore current entry guidelines and quarantine requirements for any destination with this interactive mapping tool.

Germany
Travel

Travel update: Germany reopens for South African travellers

By Lorne Philpot04-01-2022 12:14

As from Tuesday 4 January, South Africans are once again able to enter Germany without the need to undergo quarantine requirements.

maldives
Travel

Maldives puts out welcome mat to South African travellers

By Lorne Philpot29-12-2021 09:24

The Maldives has adjusted its entry requirements and lifted its ban on visitors from countries in southern Africa.

A slow start: 2 European count
Travel

A slow start: 2 European countries open up to SA

By Lorne Philpot26-12-2021 00:54

Two countries in Europe have again eased the entry restrictions they imposed on nationals from Southern Africa last month.

qatar airlines
Travel

Welcome aboard: Qatar Airways lifts flight ban on SA passengers

By Lorne Philpot10-12-2021 12:19

Qatar Airways will again accept South African-based passengers on its flights from Johannesburg and Cape Town as from 12 December.

SAPO have warned the public of a delay in Christmas deliveries
Lifestyle

Sending Christmas presents abroad? There may be a delay, claim SAPO

By Megan van den Heever07-12-2021 19:36

Christmas gifts and parcels may likely be delayed by travel restrictions due to Covid-19 variant Omicron, claim the South African Post Office.

Canadians from a list of ten countries (South Africa and its immediate neighbours, plus Nigeria, Malawi and Egypt) must show "a valid negative COVID-19 molecular test in a third country before continuing their journey to the country."
Travel

Far too much airtime: Why SA COVID-19 tests just won’t fly in Canada

By Erene Roux07-12-2021 12:51

Canadians from a list of 10 countries – including South Africa – must show a valid negative COVID-19 test done in a third country.

Ramaphosa SA travel rules
News

SA travel: Ramaphosa demands countries lift ‘unscientific’ travel bans

By The South African28-11-2021 21:02

Ramaphosa says banning travel from SA is unscientific. The president has ripped into Western countries who have blocked travel from SA.

Australia eases entry restrictions
Travel

Australia set to re-open its borders to students and skilled workers

By AFP22-11-2021 11:18

Australia has decided to allow fully vaccinated skilled workers, temporary visa holders and students to re-enter the country as from December.

New Zealand
Travel

At last! New Zealand starts to ease entry restrictions

By Lorne Philpot18-11-2021 16:33

Following in the footsteps of neighbouring Australia, New Zealand is now making it easier for foreigners to enter its borders.

Australian border update: No w
Travel

Australian border update: No welcome mat for South Africans yet

By Lorne Philpot06-10-2021 16:24

Despite recent announcements promising eased travel restrictions, Australia will not receive international visitors until next year.

India airport indian
Travel

India gives the UK a taste of its own medicine with ‘reciprocal’ travel restrictions

By Storm Simpson01-10-2021 16:43

Fully vaxxed Brits will have to take three tests and quarantine for 10 days if they wish to travel to India – the same restrictions the UK will impose on Indian travellers from 4 October.

Land of the Windmills: The Net
Travel

Land of the Windmills: The Netherlands reopens to South Africans

By Lorne Philpot28-09-2021 13:56

South Africans may once again travel to the Netherlands after the country updated its entry restrictions for non-EU nationals.

Great News!
News

Great news! South Africa is free from the Beta Covid variant

By Corné van Zyl16-09-2021 16:36

Despite the fact that South Africa is free of the Beta Covid variant, it is still on the UK’s red list of countries not to travel to.

Cape independence Afriforum
Travel

Tourism boost: Germans heading back to South African shores

By Lorne Philpot09-09-2021 16:01

The increase in bookings to South Africa from travellers in Europe’s German-speaking countries is good news for the local tourism sector.

Netherlands offers free COVID-
Travel

Netherlands offers free COVID-19 testing for international travellers

By Lorne Philpot09-09-2021 14:44

The Netherlands currently offers free COVID-19 testing arrangements for all travellers departing from the country.

Cape Town recognised as one of
Travel

Cape Town recognised as one of the ‘best places to travel in October’

By Erene Roux19-08-2021 14:20

Cape Town made Condé Nast Traveler’s ‘The Best Places to Travel in October’ list as October signals the height of springtime in SA.

Quarantine hike: South African
Travel

Quarantine hike: South Africans hard done by with new UK travel prices

By Lusanda Luthuli11-08-2021 20:26

Despite a petition to ease the UK’s travel restrictions on South Africa, new UK quarantine prices will put travelling South Africans under pressure.

Table Mountain National Park
Travel

SANParks will stop accepting cash in several parks from September

By Erene Roux05-08-2021 10:31

SANParks is going cash-free in order to cut down on queueing time and increase the time for visitors to enjoy the parks.

Emirates update: South African
Travel

Emirates update: South Africans can now transit through Dubai

By Lorne Philpot04-08-2021 19:58

South Africans will soon be allowed back on Emirates Airlines flights, even if only to travel to other destinations when connecting through Dubai.

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