Traveller's COVID-19 vaccination status
Open for vaccinated visitors
Not required
Not required for vaccinated visitors
Open
Not required in public spaces, enclosed environments and public transportation.
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Most visitors from the United Arab Emirates, regardless of vaccination status, can enter South Africa.
Fully vaccinated visitors from the United Arab Emirates can enter South Africa without restrictions.
Unvaccinated visitors from the United Arab Emirates can enter South Africa without restrictions.
Visitors from the United Arab Emirates are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result upon entering South Africa.
Travellers from the United Arab Emirates are not required to quarantine.
Mask usage in South Africa is not required in public spaces, enclosed environments and public transportation.
Restaurants in South Africa are open. Bars in South Africa are .