CDC upgraded SA to risk level 3

  • June 15th, 2021

The US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has eased travel recommendations for more than 110 countries and territories, moving South Africa from Level 4 (discouraging all travel) to Level 3.  

The updated guidelines under Level 3 recommend all travellers first be fully vaccinated, while all unvaccinated individuals are advised against non-essential travel.  

The CDC Website provides the following key information points for travellers to South Africa:  

  • Travellers should ensure that they are fully vaccinated before travelling to South Africa.
  • Unvaccinated travellers should avoid non-essential travel to South Africa. 
  • Because of the current situation in South Africa, all travellers may be at risk for getting and spreading COVID-19 variants. 
  • Recommendations for fully vaccinated travellers. 
  • Recommendations for unvaccinated travellers. 
  • Travellers should follow recommendations or requirements in South Africa, including wearing a mask and staying 6 feet (1.8 metres) apart from others. 
  • Quick guide for travellers. 

Kind regards
Natalia Rosa