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Passport valid for at least 30 days after the intended date of departure required by all.
Note: All passengers must have a passport with at least one blank page for their entry stamp. Passengers who also require a visa must have a passport with two blank facing pages, one for the visa and one for their entry stamp (see Visa application requirements below).

Required by all except the following for business and tourist purposes:
(a) 1. nationals of countries referred to in the chart above for stays of up to 90 days, except nationals of Cyprus, Hungary, Poland and Slovak Republic who may stay for up to 30 days and nationals of Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Slovenia who do require a visa;
(b) nationals of Andorra, Argentina, Botswana, Brazil, British Virgin Islands, Chile, Ecuador, Iceland, Israel, Jamaica, Liechtenstein, Mexico, Monaco, New Zealand, Norway, Paraguay, St Vincent & the Grenadines, San Marino, Singapore, Switzerland, Uruguay and Venezuela for stays of up to 90 days;
(d) nationals of Antigua & Barbuda, Barbados, Belize, Benin, Bolivia, Cape Verde, Costa Rica, Gabon, Guyana, Hong Kong (SAR) (Holders of Hong Kong British Nationals overseas passports and Hong Kong special passports), Jordan, Korea (Rep), Lesotho, Macau (SAR), Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mauritius, Namibia, Peru, Seychelles, Swaziland, Thailand, Turkey and Zambia for stays of up to 30 days;
(e) transit passengers continuing their journey by the same or first connecting aircraft provided holding onward or return documentation and not leaving the airport (advance notice of overnight stay is required) except for nationals of Bangladesh, Cameroon, China (PR), Congo (Kinshasa), Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, India, Kenya, Nigeria, Pakistan, Russian Fed, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sudan and Ukraine who must obtain a transit visa before travelling.
Note: Unaccompanied children under the age of 18 years must hold written consent from their parents when travelling alone.

Visitors, Transit: £35. Study Permits: £43 (depending on level of education). Business: £125. Some nationals (including the UK, India and Zimbabwe) are exempt from visa fees. Other nationals must apply for a visa with the appropriate fee. All fees are subject to change without notice; please check with Embassy or Consulate to confirm costs.

Dependent on length of stay requested. Permits may be extended if done so 30 days prior to expiry of original permit.

Consulate (or consular section at Embassy or High Commission); see Passport/Visa Information. Applicants in countries where South Africa is not represented may send their applications to the embassy in the nearest country.

(a) Valid passport with at least two blank facing pages (passengers who do not need a visa should have a passport with at least one blank page). (b) Two passport-size photos (must be 45mm by 35mm). (c) One completed application form. (d) Fee (payable by cash, bank draft or postal order). (e) A stamped self-addressed special delivery envelope if applying by post. (f) A valid vaccination certificate, if required by the Act. (g) Proof of sufficient funds to cover visit and return tickets. (h) Statement/documentation confirming purpose of visit. (i) Onward/return tickets. (j) Yellow fever certificate if travelling to, from or through the endemic zone. Transit: (a)-(j) and (k) Sufficient documentation for admission to destination.

Four days. Up to 10 days for postal applications.

Temporary residence permits encompass Study, Work or Workseeker Permits. Contact the nearest Consulate (or consular section at Embassy) for further details.

South African High Commission in the UK
South Africa House, Trafalgar Square, London WC2N 5DP, UK
Tel: (020) 7451 7299.
Website: www.southafricahouse.com
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 0900-1700. Consular section: 0845-1245 (appointments only).

South African Consulate in the UK
15 Whitehall, London SW1A 2DD, UK
Tel: (020) 7925 8900/01/10 or (020) 7925 8916 (appointment booking line).
Website: www.southafricahouse.com/Consulate.htm
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 0845-1245 (appointments only).

Embassy of the Republic of South Africa in the USA
3051 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20008, USA
Tel: (202) 232 4400.
Website: www.saembassy.org

South African Consulate in the USA
Street address: 4301 Connecticut Ave, NW, Van Ness Building, Suite 220, Washington DC, 20008
Postal Address: 3051 Massachusetts Ave, NW, Washington,DC 20008, USA
(202) 274 7991.
Opening hours: 0900-1200.

Street address: 6 Alt Grove, Wimbledon, London SW19 4DZ, UK
Postal address: PO Box 49110, London SW19 4DX
Tel: (020) 8971 9364 or (0870) 155 0044 (tourism enquiry line and brochure request).
Website: www.southafrica.net

South Africa House, Trafalgar Square, London WC2N 5DP, UK
Tel: (020) 7451 7299.
Website: www.southafricahouse.com
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 0900-1700. Consular section: Mon-Fri 0845-1245 (appointments only).
Website: www.southafricahouse.com

15 Whitehall, London SW1A 2DD, UK
Tel: (020) 7925 8900/01/10 or (020) 7925 8916 (appointment booking line).
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 0845-1245 (appointments only).
Website: www.southafricahouse.com/Consulate.htm

3051 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20008, USA
Tel: (202) 232 4400 .
Website: www.saembassy.org

Street address: 4301 Connecticut Ave, NW, Van Ness Building, Suite 220, Washington, DC 20008, USA
Postal Address: 3051 Massachusetts Ave, NW, Washington, DC 20008, USA
Tel: (202) 274 7991.
Opening hours: 0900-1200.

500 Fifth Avenue, 20th Floor, Suite 2040, New York, NY 10110, USA
Tel: (212) 730 2929.
Website: www.southafrica.net

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A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from travellers over one year of age arriving from infected areas. African countries and the Americas formerly classified as endemic zones are considered by the South African authorities to be infected areas.

Visitors may wish to consider precautions against cholera, depending on the area in South Africa being visited.

Vaccination against typhoid is advised. An outbreak of typhoid occurred in the town of Delmas, Mpumulanga in September 2005.

Malaria risk, predominantly in the malignant falciparum form, exists throughout the year in the low altitude areas of Limpopo, Mpumalanga Province (including the Kruger National Park) and northeastern KwaZulu/Natal as far south as the Tugela River. The risk is highest from October to May. Resistance to chloroquine and sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine has been reported. It is strongly recommended that visitors to these areas take anti-malaria tablets before entering these zones. The recommended prophylaxis is mefloquine (World Health Organization) or chloroquine plus pyrimethamine (South African High Commission).

Mains water is considered safe to drink in urban areas but may be contaminated elsewhere and sterilisation is advisable. Milk is pasteurised and dairy products are safe for consumption. Local meat, poultry, seafood, fruit and vegetables are generally considered safe to eat.

Measels has been present in the KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng provinces. Bilharzia (schistosomiasis) is endemic in the north and east and may be present elsewhere. Avoid swimming and paddling in fresh water; swimming pools that are well chlorinated and maintained are safe. Hepatitis A occurs and hepatitis B is hyperendemic. Dengue fever, onchocerciasis (river blindness), trypanosomiasis (sleeping sickness) and filariasis are present.
Rabies may be present. For those at high risk, vaccination before arrival should be considered. If you are bitten, seek medical advice without delay. For more information, consult the Health appendix.

Medical facilities are good in urban areas but limited elsewhere. Doctors and hospitals often require immediate cash payment. Comprehensive health insurance is recommended. A leaflet on health precautions is available from the South African High Commission (see Passport/Visa Information).

Below are listed the Public Holidays for the January 2006-June 2007 period.
Jan 1 2006 New Year’s Day. Mar 21 Human Rights Day. Apr 14 Good Friday. Apr 17 Family Day. Apr 27 Freedom Day. May 1 Workers’ Day. Jun 16 Youth Day. Aug 9 National Women’s Day. Sep 24 Heritage Day. Dec 16 Day of Reconciliation. Dec 25 Christmas Day. Dec 26 Day of Goodwill.
Jan 1 2007 New Year’s Day. Mar 21 Human Rights Day. Apr 6 Good Friday. Mar 28 Family Day. Apr 27 Freedom Day. May 1 Worker’s Day. June 16 Youth Day.

Holidays falling on a Sunday are observed the following Monday.