South Africa Travel Guide and Information

How to get visa for South Africa? An overview about Passport and visa entry requirement

Please note:

  • At the time of travel, Passports must be valid for at least six months beyond the period of intended stay.

  • An onward or return ticket and evidence of sufficient funds can be required for Visa.

  • Visitors to South Africa must have at least two consecutive blank (unstamped) pages in their passport, each time entry is sought; these pages are in addition to the endorsement/amendment pages at the back of the passport.

  • Immigration officials often apply different rules to those stated by travel agents and official sources.

  • Do not buy/sell or import/export live or stuffed animals, animal skins, animal fabrics, tusks/ivory items, birds or other living things without checking the Governments laws of South Africa as well as your home country. As the trade can be illegal in most cases.

  • Do not Buy/Sell Gold or Diamonds without going through the Government Policy regarding legal import/export of valuable in South Africa as well as in your home country.

*The above requirements are indicative only as Passport and visa requirements are liable to change at short notice. Travelers are advised to check their entry requirements with their embassy or consulate.

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