south africa

Not Restricted

travel approval

elevated

travel security risk

A

healthcare infrastructure and disease risk

travel requirements

Business travel to South Africa is permitted but requires coordination with Global Security. All travelers must take the following actions:

Consult Global Security for assistance in assessing and managing the risks associated with a proposed itinerary
Following consultation with Global Security, company personnel can make their own travel bookings through CTREX or authorized travel agencies
Once travel has been booked and confirmed, inform the local Chevron office and Global Security of his/her travel plans in writing

Travelers should closely monitor media reports and maintain awareness of their surroundings. Travelers should feel free to reach out to Global Security with any questions.

The healthcare infrastructure and disease risk level for areas outside of Cape Town is B. Please consult with Health and Medical prior to travel.

contacts

Click on the link below for all location specific contacts to support travel coordination, approvals, security and medical questions. Please save this information before you travel.

click here for all contact information

security risks

All visitors should take adequate precautions against elevated rates of violent crime, including armed robbery and carjacking. South Africa has one of the highest rates of rape in the world. Crime is especially prevalent in Johannesburg, but the U.S. Embassy also warns against travel in central Durban at night.

Sporadic bouts of rioting and looting erupted in parts of Johannesburg, Durban and other parts of the country in July 2021 over the arrest of a former president and economic conditions. The violence prompted President Ramaphosa to deploy the military internally, a rare occurrence.

A wave of xenophobic street violence targeting African and Asian immigrants have been recorded in recent years. Although these situations usually calm themselves, more such incidents are possible. The U.S. Embassy issued a statement in 2016 warning of credible threats against U.S. interests in South Africa as well as against shopping areas in Johannesburg and Cape Town.

South African government officials have recently warned about the terrorist threat insurgents in Mozambique pose to the homeland.

healthcare infrastructure and disease risks

The Chevron healthcare infrastructure and disease risk level for South Africa is A. Click here for International SOS health guidance.

guidance

Visitors in South Africa should exercise high levels of caution and situational awareness and take the following precautions:

Remain vigilant and avoid areas associated with tourists where possible
Avoid all crowds, demonstrations, and areas of strategic and political importance, including police stations and military installations
Visitors should try to avoid areas associated with the United States and major shopping areas as much as possible
Avoid displaying valuables, including cash, electronics, and jewelry
Limit movements, especially after dark
Use reliable private car services for transportation
Drive with doors locked and windows closed
It is recommended that Chevron laptops, mobile phones, and handbags/wallets should not be transported in the trunk of a vehicle, but should be kept in the foot well out of sight
Monitor media and local information sources
Minimize your profile by not displaying Chevron-related logos on your belongings
Be prepared for additional security measures and potential travel disruptions
All staff should ensure that their contact details are up to date before travel to South Africa

Employees should be aware that information security risks can be greater during travel, as third parties present in foreign countries may monitor communications and transmissions.

Employees are advised to avoid communications on sensitive matters and to travel with as little sensitive information as possible.

	travel approval level	description
	Not Restricted	No Global Security travel restrictions.
	Restricted	Travel requires authorization from Global Security and/or local business unit management.

	travel security risk levels	description
	Low	Low levels of non-violent crime may be present in business and tourist districts, hotels or other locations frequented by travelers, but violent crime is infrequent. Terrorist groups have limited operational capabilities or security and emergency services have the capacity to detect or adequately respond to a potential attack. Protests are mostly non-violent and rarely disrupt regular commerce, transportation and business operations. Industrial action and transport disruption are infrequent.
	Elevated	Crime is not pervasive, but non-violent and violent crime could impact visitors. Periodic political unrest, protests, and/or sporadic acts of terrorism occur, but are unlikely to directly impact business travelers. The capacity of security and emergency services and infrastructure varies. Industrial action can disrupt travel.
	High	Crime and terrorism pose significant direct or incidental risks to travelers. Anti-government or anti-western demonstrations may be commonplace or violent and could delay or prevent travel. Parts of the country are inaccessible or off-limits to the traveler.
	Critical	Violent crime and/or terrorism is pervasive and is directed at travelers. Political instability, domestic conflict and/or violent civil unrest pose significant risks. There is a high risk of arbitrary detention. Large parts of the country are inaccessible to foreigners.

	levels	description
	A	Health care infrastructure is well developed, and site is often used as a referral center. It has competent care in English in most or all sub-specialties, including non-clinical adjuncts such as speech therapy, developmental needs, etc. Endemic diseases are well controlled or not significant. Chevron maintains or has ready access to health care resources. Business travelers should strongly consider consulting with Global Health and Medical prior to travel.
	B	Health care infrastructure is partially/poorly developed and not always available. Advanced care is on an emergency-only basis because of concerns about access, competence, communications in English, medical culture, follow up, hygiene, etc. or care is available for basic needs and sometimes for diagnostics only. Few or no non-clinical adjunctive care resources are present. Endemic diseases may be present with irregular or poor control. Chevron has limited or no internal health support and relies on limited external health care resources or external health resources are unreliable. Business travelers should strongly consider consulting with Global Health and Medical prior to travel.