Visas and Passports

Please be advised that this is a guideline only as changes are made regularly. We advise you to please contact your local embassy before traveling.

Visiting South Africa

All visitors entering South Africa must have a passport which is valid for a period of 6 months after their departure date from South Africa and which contains at least 2 blank pages; as well as all the necessary funds, airline tickets and paperwork required. No Visas are required for holiday visits by citizens of the following countries: (Please note this is an abbreviated list. Full details can be obtained from your local embassy)

Australia Liechtenstein
Austria Luxemburg
Belgium Netherlands
Canada New Zealand
Denmark Northern Ireland
Finland Norway
France Portugal
Germany Republic Of Ireland
Great Britain Spain
Greece Sweden
Guernsey Switzerland
Iceland United Kingdom
Isle Of Mann USA
Italy Virgin Islands
Japan  

Should you require a Visa, applications must be submitted together with:
  • 2 passport size photographs
  • Your original passport
  • The details of your intended travel arrangements
  • Return air ticket ( If requested. Please consult your Embassy/Consulate as sometimes visitors  are advised not to purchase air tickets in advance in the event that a VISA is not granted )
  • A business letter if traveling on business
  • Any relevant fees
  • and any other documentation that may support your visit to South Africa.

 

Should you require any further information please contact your local embassy or:
The Department of Home Affairs
Directorate: Admissions and Aliens Control
Phone: +27 (0)12 810 8624
Fax: +27 (0)12 321 9896
Private Bag X114 Pretoria
0001
South Africa
 
Please note that as a foreign tourist you are eligible for a VAT refund on items / curios etc. purchased and taken out of South Africa when you leave. You cannot however apply for a VAT refund on any consumables or services rendered.

Visiting Botswana

All visitors entering Botswana must hold a passport that is valid for at least 6 months as well as outgoing travel documents and sufficient funds to finance their stay. Any visitor - whether visa exempted or not - that wishes to stay more than 90 days needs to apply for prior permission. No Visas are required for holiday visits by citizens of the following countries: (Please note this is an abbreviated list. Full details can be obtained from your local embassy)

Commonwealth countries (except Ghana, India, Nigeria, Sri Lanka and Pakistan)


Luxembourg
Australia Mauritius
Austria Netherlands
Belgium Norway
Denmark Republic of Ireland
Finland Samoa
France San Marino
Germany Sweden
Greece Switzerland
Iceland USA
Italy Uruguay
Liechtenstein Yugoslavia

 

Should you require a Visa, applications must be submitted together with:

 

  • 2 passport size photos (identical)
  • Your original passport
  • Completed immigration supplementary Form D by the applicant (Visa form)
  • Letter of support from the host
  • Any relevant fees
  • Return visa or residence permit from his/her country of residence
  • Return air ticket (If requested. Please consult your embassy / consulate as sometimes visitors are advised not to purchase air tickets in advance in the event that a Visa is not granted).
  • Confirmation letter from the country if the person is coming for business purposes

 

Should you require any further information please contact your local embassy or:
The Department of Immigration and Citizenship
Chief Immigration Officer
Tel: +267 3611-300/342
Fax: +267 352-996
P.O. Box 942,
Gaborone, Botswana

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