South Africa - Update History

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  • April 2023:  Clearance and Pratique requirements updated from OSASA.
  • July 2022: All restrictions relating to Covid lifted – biosecurity updated.
  • June 2022: All ports of entry open – biosecurity updated.
  • April 2022: Changes to Covid entry procedures, biosecurity updated.
  • February 2022: Electronic Flight Plan details added to Domestic Clearance.
  • January 2022: Biosecurity and Clearance updated with info. from OSASA.
  • December 2021: Covid protocols updated with information from OSASA.
  • October 2021: Pet information further updated with details from OSASA.
  • September 2021: All formalities, including Covid protocols, updated from official sources and OSASA.
  • June 2021: Covid protocols further updated.
  • May 2021: Covid protocols updated now OSASA established and arrival registration set up.
  • March 2021: Biosecurity and Covid information archived and updated.
  • March 2020:  Updated information on Length of Stay conditions for visiting yachts from Vanessa at SABBEX.
  • February 2020:  Visa extension information updated with details received from Vanessa Davidson at SABBEX.
  • January 2020: Customs and Clearance updated with information from WARC Event Manager.
  • November 2018: Formalities confirmed with info provided by World ARC.
  • December 2017: Pet regulations updated.
  • October 2017: Formalities checked and minor updates applied.
  • March 2016: Formalities reviewed/updated with information from Jason Trautz.
  • October 2015: Update to rules on obtaining a visa.
  • July 2015: Customs length of stay for visiting yachts updated following feedback from SV Leu Cat and information from Cape Town Customs.
  • July 2015: Publications checked/updated.
  • March 2014: Update to Clearance, Visa information and Customs from Spilly Spilhaus of Simon’s Town Marina Company.
  • May 2013: Update on Peri Peri net from Pat Kovi.
  • January 2013: Clearance updated with information from SA Home Affairs Dept.
  • October 2012: Customs and Immigration updates from Hans Rijsdijk of SV Pelikaan.
  • April 2012: Updated details of Tuzi Gazi Marina, Richards Bay and Docking at Knysna.

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