

Immunizations: Travelers entering South Africa from WHO-designated countries with risk of yellow fever virus (YFV) transmission must present their current and valid International Certificate of Vaccination as approved by the World Health Organization (WHO) (“yellow card”). Visit the Department of Home Affairs website for the most up-to-date requirements for traveling with minors to or from South Africa. Traveling with minors: There are special requirements for minors traveling through South African ports of entry. You will be denied entry if you do not have two consecutive blank visa pages. Two Consecutive Blank Visa Pages: South Africa requires travelers to have two consecutive completely blank visa pages in their passports upon every arrival in South Africa. Visit the Embassy of South Africa for the most current visa information. The Embassy of the Republic of South Africa is located at 3051 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20008, telephone (202) 232-4400. Please visit the Department of Home Affairs website for the most up to date entry and exit requirements. Failure to observe these requirements may result in the traveler being denied entry, detained, deported, or deemed inadmissible to enter South Africa in the future. South Africa strictly enforces entry and exit requirements and other immigration laws. Telephone: (+27)(31) 305-7600 / 03 (from within South Africa)Įmergency After-Hours Telephone: +(27) 07 / (031) 305-7600 or 07 (from within South Africa)įax: (+27)(31) 305-7691 / 03 (from within South Africa)Įmail: visit the Embassy's COVID-19 page for more information on entry/exit requirements related to COVID-19 in South Africa. Pixley KaSeme Street (formerly West Street) to 12:00 p.m.)Įmergency After-Hours Telephone: +(27) 7 / 07 (from within South Africa) Embassy in Pretoria does not provide consular services to the public.ġ Sandton Drive (opposite Sandton City Mall) Last Update: Reissued with updates to health information. Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations.Review the Country Security Report for South Africa.Follow the Department of State on Facebook and Twitter.

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Drive with doors locked and windows closed.Avoid visiting informal settlement areas unless you are with someone familiar with the area.Avoid walking alone, especially after dark.Read the Department of State’s COVID-19 page before planning any international travel, and read the Embassy COVID-19 page for country-specific COVID-19 information.Visit the CDC page for the latest Travel Health Information related to your travel. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has determined South Africa has a high level of COVID-19. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to South Africa. Please see our Alerts for up-to-date information.

These can develop quickly without prior notification, often interrupting traffic, transportation, and other services such events have the potential to turn violent. There is a higher risk of violent crime in the central business districts of major cities after dark.ĭemonstrations, protests, and strikes occur frequently. Exercise increased caution in South Africa due to crime and civil unrest.Ĭountry Summary: Violent crime, such as armed robbery, rape, carjacking, mugging, and "smash-and-grab" attacks on vehicles, is common.
