What documentation do you need to visit South Africa?
IF you have a passport from the United States, Canada,
Australia, New Zealand, the European Union, Singapore, Japan, Switzerland or
Liechtenstein, you do not need a visa. If you are from any other country you
need a visa and you should apply at least four weeks before your date of
departure. Approach your nearest South African embassy or consulate to secure
your visa.
Most countries have embassies or consulates in South Africa, usually located
in the capital, Pretoria, a short drive north of Johannesburg. Johannesburg is
the home of many consuls and commercial attachés.
See Contact numbers for embassies and consulates.
The telephone area code for Pretoria within the country is 012, and the area
code for Johannesburg is 011. From outside South Africa dial +27 12 for Pretoria
and +27 11 for Johannesburg. Pretoria is 35-45 minutes' drive from Johannesburg.
South Africans need to contact the Department of Home Affairs to apply for
Identity and travel documents (passports):
For more information contact the Johannesburg Tourism Company
on
tel: 011 214 0700 or fax: 011 214 0715 or e-mail:
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