I A W P
Effective October 1, 2011,
proof of yellow fever (YFV)
vaccination is required for
all travelers over 1 year of
age if traveling from or
transiting through a country
with risk of YFV
transmission regardless of
the amount of time spent at
the airport. This
requirement also applies to
the following countries with
low potential for exposure
to YFV: São Tomé and
Principe, Somalia, Tanzania,
Zambia, and Eritrea (as of
January 1, 2012).
Travelers not meeting this requirement can be refused entry to South Africa or be quarantined for up to 6 days. Unvaccinated travelers with a valid medical waiver will be allowed entry.
(Updated February 7, 2012)
