View Alerts and Messages Archive. Yellow fever at least 10 days before arrival is required for travelers originating from or transiting through WHO-designated yellow fever countries. ZAR 25,; Foreign currency unlimited if amount was declared on entry; Up to 15 Kruger coins if proof purchased with foreign currency. Embassy in Pretoria does not provide consular services to the public.
Consulate General Durban Dr. South Africa strictly enforces entry and exit requirements and other immigration laws. Failure to observe these requirements may result in the traveler being denied entry, detained, deported, or deemed inadmissible to enter South Africa in the future.
Please visit the Department of Home Affairs website for the most up to date entry and exit requirements. Visit the Embassy of South Africa for the most current visa information. Two Consecutive Blank Visa Pages: South Africa requires travelers to have two consecutive completely blank visa pages in their passports upon every arrival in South Africa.
This does not include the endorsement pages. Traveling with minors: There are special requirements for minors traveling through South African ports of entry. Visit the Department of Home Affairs website for the most up-to-date requirements for traveling with minors to or from South Africa. The U. Other: Find information on dual nationality , prevention of international child abduction and customs regulations on our websites.
Civil Unrest: Strikes and demonstrations occur frequently. These can develop quickly without prior notification and occasionally turn violent, and may include the burning of vehicles, buildings, or tires β which may serve as roadblocks; throwing rocks or other objects; or physical attacks.
