UPDATE REGARDING NEW COVID VARIANT
Due to the new COVID variant and the increasing number of cases in Portugal, please be informed of the following:
- Some airlines are cancelling their flights to South Africa;
- At the present moment South African borders / Ports of Entry are still fully open - both to enter and to depart from the Republic;
- South Africa is currently on Alert Level 1 – Alert Level 1 indicates a low Covid-19 spread with a high health system readiness;
- Travelers should confirm with the Portuguese authorities and the airline companies about the any restrictions imposed to travel to South Africa;
- Additionally, travelers to South Africa who had their flights cancelled, may send an email to Este endereço de email está protegido contra piratas. Necessita ativar o JavaScript para o visualizar. and Este endereço de email está protegido contra piratas. Necessita ativar o JavaScript para o visualizar. 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.