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Flying to South Africa
Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Garden Route, Kruger
South Africa is visa-free 90 days for most Western nationalities — passport must have 2 blank pages. Major hub for African safari and beach trips.
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⚠️The 3 things you need to know
- Passport MUST have 2 blank visa pages or you'll be turned away at the gate.
- OR Tambo (JNB) has a baggage-theft reputation — use plastic wrap service before checking bags.
- If travelling with children: original birth certificate required at border (regulation tightened post-2019).
📋Visa, passport & pets
Visa
Visa-free 90 days for US/UK/EU/CA/AU/NZ passport holders. Passport must have 2 blank pages. · South Africa DHA ↗
Passport
30 days beyond departure + 2 blank pages.
✈️Major airlines flying here
⚠️ Country rules change. This page is a summary of common guidance based on official authorities cited above — always confirm with the destination embassy and your airline before flying, especially for controlled substances, restricted electronics, and biosecurity items.
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