COVID-19 Country Travel Requirements

Entry Requirements for International Travellers

All travellers entering Zimbabwe from an international destination are required to present for verification at the check-in desk:

• A negative Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) COVID-19 test certification obtained not more than 48 hours from the time of departure for Zimbabwe.
• Travellers who are fully vaccinated must produce a valid vaccination certificate, with any one or more vaccine recorded against COVID-19 that are approved by the World Health Organisation (WHO) for that purpose.
• Those who do not have a valid negative PCR test and certificate or a valid vaccination certificate shall be denied entry into Zimbabwe.
• A PCR test certificate is required for infants and children of all ages when travelling to Zimbabwe. 
• Quarantine for locals, returning residents and visitors is not applicable for fully vaccinated travellers.

ADDITIONAL

• Those visitors not presenting a valid negative PCR test certificate or COVID-19 vaccination certificate to shall be denied entry into Zimbabwe.
• Those returning residents not presenting a valid negative PCR test certificate or valid COVID-19 vaccination certificate shall be quarantined at their own cost for ten days, while those found to be positive will be isolated in accordance with the provisions of the principal order.
• Fully vaccinated returning residents and visitors who present a valid negative PCR test and a certificate to that effect do not require to be quarantined.
• When exiting Zimbabwe travellers shall be required present  at check-in a valid PCR Health Certificate or a valid COVID-19 Health Certificate as specified  by the destination country or the regulations of Zimbabwe.

EXEMPTIONS

• No exemptions apply.

Exit Requirements for International Travellers

• When exiting Zimbabwe travellers shall be required to present at check-in the valid COVID-19 documentation specified by the destination country.

EXEMPTIONS

• No exemptions apply.

Entry Requirements for International Travellers

All International travellers entering South Africa must:

• Be vaccinated against COVID-19 and must produce a valid vaccination certificate; or
• Produce a valid certificate of a negative Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) COVID-19 test recognised by the World Health Organisation, which was obtained not more than 72 hours before the date of departure; or
• Produce a valid certificate of a negative Antigen COVID-19 test performed by a medical practitioner, registered public health authority or accredited/approved laboratory obtained not more than 48 hours before the date of travel; or
• In the case of persons who have had COVID-19 and still are testing positive post their recovery, the following applies:
  • Produce a valid certificate of a positive Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) COVID-19 test, recognised by the World Health Organisation , for a test date less than 90 days prior to the date of arrival and more than 10 days prior to the date of arrival, together with a signed letter from a health care provider registered in the country of origin, stating that the person has fully recovered from COVID-19, and is not experiencing any new symptoms and is fit for travel.

Additional Conditions

• A vaccination certificate must be issued more than 14 days from the planned departure date.
• The 72 hours Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) and the 48 hours Antigen test requirement is counted from the time of sample collection.
• South African Authorities reserve the right to verify the authenticity of the presented certificate.
• Travel shall be denied if a passenger does not present a valid vaccination certificate or negative result COVID-19 test certificate.
• All unvaccinated travellers entering the country who wish to be vaccinated will be offered a vaccination.

Exemptions

The following category of persons are exempted from provisions of a COVID-19 vaccination certificate or COVID-19 test certification.

• Children below the age of twelve (12) years.

OR Tambo International Airport

General

• You are expected to familiarise yourself with all protocols and measures applied by the Airport regulator. These are subject to change without any prior notification.
• Check In for your fastjet flight will open two (2) hours before and close forty 40 minutes before departure.
• Late arrival for check-in and boarding shall result in you not being accepted for your flight and your booking may be forfeited with no refund due to you. You will be classified by us a No-Show.

Health & Risk Mitigation Measures

• To enter the Terminal, the use of a mask or suitable face covering is compulsory. Face masks and any other protective face covering that has an opening, valve or vent will not be allowed, this condition will apply to both customers and fastjet employees.
• Physical distancing measures shall apply through all areas of the airport.

Transit Facilities

• Check-in desk and services in the transit area will open two (2) hours before and will close 40 minutes before the scheduled departure of your flight
• The transit facilities are available to all passengers, provided their bags are checked through to their final destination. If the passenger holds two separate bookings/tickets the passenger must collect his/her baggage on arrival in Johannesburg before proceeding for check-in on their connecting fastjet or other airline flight.
• If you are in transit, you must be in possession of a valid vaccination certificate or certificate with a negative COVID-19 PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) test result taken not more than 72 hours before the date of travel or certificate with a negative COVID-19 Antigen test result taken not more than 48 hours before the date of travel   
• Check-in via the transit service desk will be supported by our Ground Handling Agent, Menzies.

Nelspruit, Kruger, Mpumalanga International Airport

General

• You are expected to familiarise yourself with all protocols and measures applied by the Airport regulator. These are subject to change without any prior notification.
• Check In for your fastjet flight will open two (2) hours before and close forty 40 minutes before departure.
• Late arrival for check-in and boarding shall result in you not being accepted for your flight and your booking may be forfeited with no refund due to you. You will be classified by us a No-Show.

Health & Risk Mitigation Measures

• To enter the Terminal, the use of a mask or suitable face covering is compulsory.
• Face masks and any other protective face covering that has an opening, valve or vent will not be allowed, this condition will apply to both customers and fastjet employees.
• Physical distancing measures shall apply through all areas of the airport. 

Entry Requirements for International Travellers

All travellers entering Botswana from an international destination are required to comply with the following regulations:

• Travellers must show proof that they have been fully vaccinated.
• If a traveller is not fully vaccinated, they will be required to present a 72-hour negative Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)COVID-19 test result and undergo COVID- 19 vaccination at the port of entry, which will be facilitated by the ministry for free. After vaccination, they will be allowed into the country.

Note

• Fully vaccinated means having taken two doses of a two-dose vaccine regimen or single dose of the Johnson and Johnson vaccine. If one has taken any of the two and is overdue for booster shots, they are no longer regarded as fully vaccinated, until they have taken the booster shot.

Additional Conditions

• If a traveller  has no proof of being fully vaccinated and has no 72-hour negative PCR test result, they will be required to undergo PCR testing at ports of entry, at their own cost and where necessary quarantine at own cost, while waiting for results. If results are negative, they will be allowed into the country. If results are positive, they will be allowed to isolate within the district of port of entry, at own cost.
• If  a traveller has no proof of being fully vaccinated and is not willing to be vaccinated at the port of entry, has no 72-hour negative PCR test result and is not willing to be tested at own cost, they will not be allowed entry into Botswana if they are foreigners. If they are citizens, they will be liable to a fine of P5,000.00 or imprisonment not exceeding one year or both.
• Proof of being fully vaccinated is now the most important requirement for entry into Botswana.

Exemptions

•  No exemptions apply.