(updated 22 September 2022)
Entry into Maldives From South Africa is Allowed with Additional Requirements
Vaccinated travelers must have a vaccination certificate showing they completed the recommended doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by the WHO Emergency Use Listing or by the Maldives Food and Drug Authority and at least 14 days have passed after the recommended doses.
Entry into Maldives From South Africa is Allowed with No Additional Requirements
Currently travelers from South Africa to Maldives are not required to present a negative COVID -19 RT - PCR test result on arrival.
This may change at short notice, all travelers should check with their airline and the Maldivian government’s websites websites before departure.
Further information on COVID -19 guidelines for tourists in Maldives is available here.
If you develop COVID -19 while in Maldives, you may be required to quarantine at your resort or at a government facility and you may be liable for the considerable additional cost that arise as a result.
Entry regulations and COVID -19 restriction may change at short notice, you are strongly encouraged to monitor official government sources and local media.
While there travelers are recommended to wear masks in crowded indoor public places and on public transportation
Mandatory health declaration form before arrival
Travelers must complete an online health declaration form through the IMUGA portal a maximum of 96 hours before arrival in the Maldives
https://www.dfa.ie/travel/travel-advice/a-z-list-of-countries/maldives/
(Updated 22 September 2022)
Entry into Mauritius From South Africa is Allowed with Additional Requirements
Recommended Travel Declaration Form
Travelers are recommended to complete an All-In-One Travel digital form before departure. Alternatively, travelers are required to complete the Immigration Disembarkation Card. It should be presented during the flight to Mauritius and shown to Health Officials on arrival at Mauritius Airport.
There are no COVID-19 restrictions in place for travel to Mauritius from South Africa. There is no requirement to present certificates of vaccination/testing for COVID-19.
However, all passengers are required to complete the Mauritius All-in-One Travel Form prior to arrival.
Health or travel insurance covering COVID-19 related expenses is no longer mandatory but is recommended.
For the latest information on entry requirements to Mauritius, visit the Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority page.
https://www.dfa.ie/travel/travel-advice/a-z-list-of-countries/mauritius/
(updated 22 September 2022)
It is no longer required to apply for permission to enter Thailand (Thailand Pass).
All travelers are still required to show proof of either a vaccine certificate or a negative COVID-19 test result.
Vaccine certificate or professionally administered ATK/RT-PCR result (within 72 hours) will be checked by airline staff at check-in and once again when you arrive in Thailand.
The requirement for an insurance policy with a minimum value of USD 10,000 is no longer mandatory but is highly recommended.
- Children and young people
- Children aged 6 -17 entering with fully vaccinated parents do not need to show proof of vaccination or negative test.
Children aged 6 -17 entering with unvaccinated or not fully vaccinated parents must also present a negative COVID-19 test.
Children under 6 are exempt from all requirements.
Please note that the Embassy cannot intervene in such cases and is limited in the assistance it can provide if you test positive for COVID-19 while visiting Thailand.
(updated 22 September 2022)
To enter the Seychelles all visitors must:
Apply for Health Travel Authorisation; this must be applied for online in advance of travel and may take up to 12 hours to process.
To apply, you will need the following.
Passport.
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative PCR COVID-19 test result (a PCR test taken within 72 hours or Antigen test taken within 24 hours of departure)
Your itinerary and.
A credit or debit card.
Have valid Travel and Health Insurance.
Stay in approved accommodation.
Vaccination for passengers over 18 must reflect the first two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine including a booster dose, if six months has passed since completing the primary series.
Vaccination for passengers aged 12 to 18 years must reflect the completion of two vaccine doses.
Passengers under the age of 12 are exempted from providing proof of vaccination or a PCR/Antigen test.
If a passenger has tested positive within 2 to 12 weeks prior to travel to Seychelles, they may provide proof of recovery in place of a negative test for COVID-19.