SURFING HOLIDAYS IN WESTERN CAPE, SOUTH AFRICA
SOUTH AFRICAN ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
For the vast majority of foreign nationals travelling to South Africa on holiday, entry is straightforward and hassle-free.
PASSPORTS
A valid passport is required by all visitors and must be valid for 6 months after proposed departure. Some visitors may also require a visa.
VISAS, TAXES & DUTY
If you are considering visiting Cape Town and the Western Cape, here’s some basic information for entry requirements to South Africa. For detailed information on visas you may visit the South African Department of Home Affairs website or visit the South African Department of Foreign Affairs website.
Please note that for entering South Africa, immigration requires that all passengers have a valid passport and at least four pages are needed to remain blank for the issuing of stamps. The passport also needs to be valid for the duration of the stay and six months after departure. Visas are not required for Germany, U.S.A and U.K passengers if their stay does not exceed 90 days. Namibian passengers are not required to have visas if their stay does not exceed 30 days.
VISAS & ENTRY PERMITS
Entry permits are issued free on arrival to visitors on holiday from many Commonwealth and Western European countries, as well as Japan and the United States of America. If you are not entitled to an entry permit, you will need to get a visa (also free) from your local South African Embassy. You will need a visa if you (as a passport holder) intend to stay in South Africa for longer than the exemption period of two weeks.
If you are subject to visa requirements, you will need to apply for your visa at least 4 (four) weeks prior to your departure. You can apply for your visa at your nearest South African Embassy, High Commission or Consulate.
TAXES & DUTY
You can bring all your personal effects duty free to the value of R 3 000. For additional goods of up to R 12 000, a flat rate of 20% duty is charged. Thereafter, normal custom duties apply. You are also allowed to bring limited quantities of luxury items into South Africa, duty free. These items include:
• Wine up to 2 litres per person
• Spirits and other alcoholic beverages* up to one litre per person.
• Cigarettes up to 200 per person.
• Cigars up to 20 per person.
• Perfume up to 50ml per person.
• Eau de toilette up to 250ml per person.
*The alcohol and tobacco allowance only apply to people over 18 years of age. Persons younger than 18 years of age will not be permitted with any tobacco or alcohol products.
When leaving South Africa, you are permitted to take up to R 500,00 in South African Reserve Bank notes. A 20% levy is applicable on amounts above R 500,00.
RESTRICTED ENTRY
Unaccompanied children must hold written consent from their parents when travelling alone.
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