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Flights between the United Arab Emirates began operating on Saturday, 29 January 2022 – after being halted for two months

The UAE joined dozens of countries in imposing tight travel restrictions on South Africa, after the Omicron variant was detected

Thailand recently approved a new round of relaxed entry measures for arrivals from South Africa and other African countries.

Mauritius has lifted its ban and opened its borders to travellers from southern African countries with immediate effect.

France is the latest country in the European Union to reopen its borders to fully vaccinated travellers from South Africa.

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

After closing its borders to South Africa last month, Mauritius has again extended its entry ban on nationals from southern Africa.

With the Omicron variant accounting for more than 74% of cases in the US, the travel restrictions on South Africa are completely futile

Travel to Europe is not likely to be allowed any time soon with European countries’ decision to maintain travel restrictions on South Africa.

Ghana is introducing some of the world’s strictest travel requirements by banning people who are not vaccinated against COVID-19.

When you play the variant blame game, there are always consequences. France has now subjected the UK to an Omicron-inspired travel ban

Australia’s Chief Medical Officer, Paul Kelly announced that the travel ban against eight southern African countries have been ceased.

Dozens of other countries were quick to follow the UK when it decided to place South Africa back on its contentious travel red list

South Africa has been on the UK’s controversial red list for the past several weeks – but it seems that could soon all change

Germany said that a long list of conditions must be met before a South African citizen may currently travel to the country.

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

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

Trevor Noah mocks Texas govenor Greg Abbott’s remark that South Africans are illegally crossing the border to the US.

‘We’ll take our apology in free plane tickets & hotel stays,’ wrote Trevor Noah after news that Omicron was apparently already in Europe before its SA detection.

A government spokesman said that France will start allowing flights from South Africa to land on its territory, but restrictions apply.

‘As a South African, I think this travel ban is total bulls***’, Trevor Noah said of the travel restrictions placed on African countries.

The continued uncertainty around Omicron has resulted in the complete suspension of travel between South Africa and Thailand.

After a brief travel ban against SA, a business class seat on British Airways from Johannesburg to London reached a cold R65 000.

‘Why would we vote for Miss Apartheid?’: Lalela Mswane has been met with overwhelming criticism after her appeal for Miss Universe votes.

Indonesia has dropped out of the Miss Universe pageant while other contestants have been granted travel waivers to compete.

The City of Cape Town is hit by the sudden international travel ban but remains confident in enjoying a bright December tourism season.

Direct flights between South Africa and the United Kingdom will resume on Tuesday, 30 November.

Travel ban: Locals can’t fly back home or visit loved ones! Government has now offered a hand to those who are stranded overseas.

Miss SA Lalela Mswane has continued to court controversy after secretly departing for the Miss Universe pageant in Israel over the weekend.

Despite several calls to boycott the pageant, a new COVID-19 variant and a travel ban — Lalela Mswane is still competing in Miss Universe.

More countries restricted travel from South Africa on Friday, citing the threat of the new variant. Here is a list of the countries.

Due to the detection of a new COVID-19 variant in South Africa, Israel has banned travel from the country. Does this mean Miss SA Lalela Mswane won’t compete in the Miss Universe pageant?

South Africa and five other African countries will be added to the UK travel red list on Friday, 26 November.

Hopes of being able to travel to Sydney next month have been dashed as NSW’s premier is told he may not unilaterally reopen state borders.

It’s official, the wheels are in motion for the USA to lift its travel ban on South Africa and several other major regions – but there’s a catch.

Fully vaccinated South Africans may once again travel to the UAE now that the lengthy entry ban has been lifted.

Emirates Airlines is making a strong comeback in South Africa with the resumption of scheduled flights to three cities, as well as an enhanced partnership with independently owned Airlink.

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

South Africans may once again travel to Germany, as a result of Germany’s travel ban being lifted at midnight on 31 July.

The lifting of Germany’s travel ban is a victory for South Africans who have been unable to enter that country and get on with their lives.

Canada is expected to reopen its borders to fully vaccinated international visitors in a phased approach starting in August.

A group of South Africans, desperate to get to Germany for various reasons, have had to stay put due to the ongoing German travel ban.

Travel options are slowly starting to increase for South Africa, with a handful of European countries now opening up borders to South Africans who have been fully vaccinated.

Sunday 4 July marks the final day of scheduled flight operations for three South African airlines due to lockdown level 4 travel restrictions.

After announcing the reopening of its flights from South Africa, Emirates Airlines has done a U-turn on its decision to allow SA passengers on its flights.

The absence of UK tourists is impacting the tourism sector hampering conservation efforts throughout Southern Africa.

The Netherlands has lifted its entry ban on passengers arriving on flights from South Africa as a result of updated travel restrictions.

Several Durban tourism and travel businesses have been nominated in several categories in the prestigious international awards.

Though South Africans are currently banned from entering the United Kingdom, British Airways appears set to resume flights to South Africa at the end of June.

Israel has tightened its international travel regulations which prohibit its citizens from visiting several destinations, including South Africa.

While several countries in Europe are beginning to lift COVID-19 restrictions ahead of the peak summer tourism, Portugal has extended its entry ban on countries with high infection rates.

The United States has opened its borders to South Africans with specific skills, jobs, and visas from its ongoing travel ban.

Delays in Australia’s vaccination programme may result in the country only returning to pre-pandemic travel conditions in 2024.

South Africa is becoming even more cut off from the outside world with a growing number of airlines no longer operating passenger flights to and from the country.

The Spanish government has once again extended its travel ban on international visitors from South Africa, Brazil and the UK.

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Industry experts are warning that these restrictions are likely to continue after Pretoria announced last week that it will not use the Oxford/Astrazeneca Covid-19 vaccines.

The country implemented a ban on travel from South Africa on 3 February. This has now been extended as Spain fights to keep new variants at bay.

The Land of the Long White Cloud has been closed to visitors for several months and is unlikely to reopen its borders any time soon.

Sweden’s new travel ban is effective from 6 February and affects all non-European Union visitors engaged in non-essential travel.

South Africans travelling to Perth may find themselves on a Qantas flight once Australia reopens its borders to visitors from other countries.

Dubai-based carrier Emirates has lengthened the suspension of its flights to South Africa, but is flying to Zimbabwe and Zambia.

Fears over the new variant of COVID-19 have essentially forced US President Joe Biden to introduce a ‘travel ban’ for visitors from South Africa.

Anyone from Southern Africa or who has been here within 10 days will be refused entry.

An already mountainous challenge to revive the airline industry after the havoc wreaked by COVID-19 has been worsened by recent bans.

Qantas has delayed the restart of its direct flights between Sydney and Johannesburg until October 2021.

Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma has now been roped into the row over South Africa’s high-risk travel list, and the minister is facing a possible dilemma.

As many cruise lines prepare to lift no-sail orders around the world, the world of cruising looks to be very different.

Namibia will reopen its borders to all international visitors from the beginning of next month.

South Africa’s world-renowned and much-loved Kruger National Park (KNP) will open its gates once again on Friday 14 August.

With travel plans pushed out thanks to coronavirus, perhaps these images will fuel wanderlust and ideas for your next remote escape.

Dreaming of places where you can still escape? Here’s our hot-list of self-isolation approved settings, for as soon as we can pack a bag again.

Too much downtime and in need of activity ideas to keep the kids busy? Here are a few favourite DIY finds, all using household staples.

Needing an escape from your current reality? Live-streaming is on hand to help cure any lockdown blues.

While we’re homebound, for the next few weeks, these books will hopefully help inspire armchair travel and offer some lockdown escapism.

Make the most of this downtime by staying inspired and ticking off your future travel to-do list, all without leaving your home.

Needing ideas for how to keep the little ones busy and entertained during lockdown? Here are a few ways you can create fun at home.

With much uncertainty around the coronavirus, here’s a look at cancellations, costs and impact of the pandemic on the Airbnb industry.

Everything you need to know regarding the changes, cancellation and refund policies for your flights during COVID-19

If you’re dreaming of faraway places amid the coronavirus chaos, here’s our list for the most ideal places to self-isolate.

Feeling overwhelmed by the coronavirus? Here’s a summary of what you need to know concerning travel to and from SA, right now.

Home Affairs Minister Aaron Motsoaledi revealed the Beitbridge border post will not be one of the affected 35 ports of entry.

We’re all avoiding airports where possible, but for those needing to get home, or travelling for work, here’s how to stay safe.

South Africa’s fight against the coronavirus escalated dramatically on Sunday after President Cyril Ramaphosa confirmed a travel ban will be implemented.

President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to announce a number of drastic measures to curb the spread of coronavirus in South Africa on Sunday.