France removes South Africa from scarlet red list

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France has removed South Africa from its scarlet red list as ongoing concerns around the Omicron Covid-19 variant subside.

In a statement published on social media, the French embassy in South Africa said that the change has already taken effect and that travel restrictions have been eased.

Under the updated regulations, vaccinated travellers can fly from South Africa to France if they show their vaccination certificate and a negative PCR or antigen test, taken within 48 hours. The embassy said that no quarantine is required for vaccinated travellers, and travel will be permitted in both directions.

France placed South Africa on its scarlet red list following the discovery of the Omicron variant at the end of November 2021. South Africans were blocked from travelling to France unless they could show that they had pressing grounds to do so. They were also subject to strict vaccination and quarantine requirements.

UPDATE: South Africa has been removed from the scarlet red list. Vaccinated travellers can come to France provided they show their vaccination certificate and a negative PCR or antigen test . No quarantine required for vaccinated travellers.

 

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