Press Releases

Due to the new COVID variant and the increasing number of cases in Portugal, please be informed of the following:

  1. Some airlines are cancelling their flights to South Africa;
  1. At the present moment South African borders / Ports of Entry are still fully open - both to enter and to depart from the Republic;
  1. South Africa is currently on Alert Level 1 –  Alert Level 1 indicates a low Covid-19 spread with a high health system readiness;
  1. Travelers should confirm with the Portuguese authorities and the airline companies about the any restrictions imposed to travel to South Africa;
  1. Additionally, travelers to South Africa who had their flights cancelled, may send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with the following details:
  • Full Name
  • Scanned copy of passport
  • Full contact details – email address and cellphone number
  • Reason for travelling should be stated – documentary proof may be requested

The South African Embassy will prioritize urgent situations in the case of repatriation flights.