Travel Requirements

Travel Requirements

Applying for a South African Visa

  • Please, note that some travelers might require a visa in order to enter South Africa. We highly advise all WSPID 2023 participants to check well in advance the entry requirements for their countries via their Embassies.
  • The Department of Home Affairs of the Republic of South Africa provides extensive information on visa requirements.

Here is a summary of a couple of requirements to enter South Africa:

  • A valid and acceptable passport or travel document for your intended stay
  • At least one blank page in your passport for endorsements
  • A valid visa, if required
  • Sufficient funds to pay for your day-to-day expenses during your stay
  • A return or onward ticket
  • Yellow fever certificates if your journey starts or entails passing through the yellow fever belt of Africa or South America.
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