South Africa Visa

Visas

For the majority of foreign nationals who travel to South Africa on vacation, entry is straightforward and hassle-free. All visitors to South Africa must be in possession of a valid passport, but for many countries, visas are not required (up to a maximum number of days). All visitors must have a valid return ticket and travellers may need to prove that they have sufficient funds for their stay in South Africa. For the latest visa requirements, contact your nearest South African embassy.

SouthAfrica.info – Visa Information

South African Embassies Abroad

Customs Allowances

South African customs allowances entitle you to bring new or used goods of up to R3 000 in value into the country without paying any duty. For additional goods, new or used, of up to R12 000 in value, you will be charged a flat rate 20% duty. Thereafter, normal customs duties apply.

You can also bring in, duty-free, the following:

Wine - up to 2 litres per person

Spirits and other alcoholic beverages - up to 1 litre in total per person

Cigarettes - up to 200 per person

Cigars - up to 20 per person

Cigarette or pipe tobacco - up to 250g per person

Perfume - up to 50ml per person

Eau de toilette - up to 250ml per person

Only go through the green channel if you are sure that you have no more than the duty-free customs allowances, no goods for commercial purposes and no prohibited or restricted goods or goods of others.

The alcohol and tobacco allowances only apply to people over 18.

All currency must be declared upon entering the country.

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