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