Travel to Africa Visa Entry Guide

Travel to Africa : Africa Visa Entry Guide

Valuable information for guests.

Africa Visa Entry Guide : Algeria

All countries.

Requirements:

1. Application form which must be legible and fully completed in capital letters with signature.
2. 2 Passport size photos
3. 2 Invitation letters stating purpose of visit and duration of stay – one from the company in Algeria and one from the company in your own country.
4. Valid passport (valid at least six months)
5. If travelling on holiday, an invitation letter from the friend or family stating address, all contact details.
6. Tel: +27 (0)12 3425074

Travel to Africa : Angola

Africa visa entry guide : Angola

Visas are required by South African and British passport holders.

Requirements:

1. Application form correctly completed in block letters and signed by applicant.
2. 2 Passport size colour photos
3. Original valid passport plus photocopy, valid for a minimum period of 6 months.
4. Invitation letter from the person or company to be visited in Angola, must state full name of  passenger and their passport number and expiry date. The letter is valid for 30 days.
5. The invitation letter from Angola must be faxed to the issuing Embassy in your country.
6. The company or personal letter supporting the visa application must be the original.
7. Copy of the return ticket.
8. Tel: +27 (0)12  342 4404

Travel to Africa : Benin

Africa visa entry guide : Benin

All countries

Requirements:

1. Visitors need valid passport
2. +27 (0)12 342 6978
3. embbenin@yebo.co.za

Travel to Africa : Botswana

Africa visa entry guide : Botswana

All countries

Requirements:

1. Tel: +267 361 1300
2. Rel: +27 (0)11 403 3748

Travel to Africa : Burkina Faso

Africa visa entry guide : Burkina Faso

Visas are required.

No temporary passports are accepted.

Requirements:

1. Original valid passport
2. 2 copies of application forms
3. 2 passport size photos – colour only
4. Yellow fever certificate
5. Letter about visit or invitation letter.
6. Tel: +27 (0) 12 342 2246
7. ambbabpretoria07@yahoo.fr

Travel to Africa : Burundi

Africa visa entry guide : Burundi

Visas are required

Requirements:

 Valid Passport
• 1 Application form (correctly filled)
• 2 passport size photos (recent)
• valid international yellow fever certificate
• letter of invitation or letter of purpose of visit (personal or employer/company)

Tel: (012) 342-4881/3

bujumbura@foreign.gov.za

Travel to Africa : Cameroon

Africa visa entry guide : Cameroon

Visas are required

Requirements:

• 1 Fully completed application form
• 1 Valid national passport signed by the bearer
• 2 Passport size photos (recent) - reverse side must bear applicant’s FULL NAMES
• Proof of means of subsistence (R500 per day)[tourist visa]
• A return air ticket or air ticket showing a subsequent destination
• Valid international certificates of vaccination against yellow fever and any other communicable disease declared by health authorities

Tel: (012) 460 0341

Travel to Africa : Cape Verde

Africa visa entry guide : Cape Verde.

Some entry visas are issued on arrival and are valid for 30 days.

Requirements:

Valid passport

joao.roberto@capeverdebureau.com

Travel to Africa : Central African Republic

Africa visa entry guide : Central African Republic

Visas are required.

Visas can be applied for through the French Consulate. Only a 30 day visa will be issued.
Requirements:

The visa requirements are as per the General Schengen visa requirements (See under Europe).

Tel: +21(0) 11 778-5600

johan@eriksons.co.za

Travel to Africa : Chad

Africa visa entry guide : Chad

REQUIREMENTS (ordinary SA passport holders)

*Application form to be completed

*Original passport with at least 3 months remaining validity

*Proof of accommodation or hotel accommodation from Chad

ADDITIONAL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR MINORS (under 20 years old)

**A certified letter of consent signed by both parents

**A copy of the applicant's birth certificate

Persons in transit:  Persons applying for transit visa must submit proof of their final destination and they must be in possession of onward/return tickets.

NB NB No fixed travel arrangements must be made prior to issuing of the visa.

Tel: +235 252 2209

ndjamena@foreign.gov.za

Travel to Africa : Congo Republic of

Africa visa entry guide : Congo Republic of

Visas are required

Requirements:

•  Valid passport (at least 6 months)

• Completed visa application forms

• 2 passport photos

• letter of invitation or hotel reservation

Tel:+21(0)12 3425507/8 

Travel to Africa: Congo Democratic Republic of

Africa visa entry guide: Congo Democratic Republic of

Visas are required

Requirements:

1. Passport (valid at least 6 months) with blank pages to insert a visa

2. 1 application form (completed)

3. 2 recent passport size photos

4. The appropriate, non-refundable fee deposited into the DRC Embassy bank account

5. Reasons for visiting the DRC

- If transit, an air ticket is to be produced

For visit: *a letter of invitation from the host in DRC with full address/or confirmed hotel booking.

For tourism: *details of your  intended tour itinerary  

Tel:+27 (0) 12 344-6475/6

rdcongo@lantic.net

Travel to Africa : Djibouti

Africa visa entry guide : Djibouti

Visas are required

Visas can be applied for through the French Consulate. A 10 day visa will be issued.

Requirements:

The visa requirements are as per the General Schengen visa requirements

Tel:+27 (0)11 778-5600

Travel to Africa : Egypt

Africa visa entry guide : Egypt

Visas are required. Visas are not required if passenger remains in the transit lounge, but the Embassy recommends obtaining one in case of emergencies/flight delays, etc.

Requirements:

• Valid passport (valid for at least 6 months from date of application - passport must have at least one blank page so visa can be affixed)
• 1 visa application form (completed)
• 1 recent passport size photo (must be in COLOUR)
• Children under the age of 18 travelling alone require a written letter of permission from BOTH parents which has been certified by a Commissioner of Oaths.
*Copy of air ticket
*hotel reservations confirmation
For multiple entry group applications : must provide description and purpose of visit
In addition to the above requirements any or all of the following documents might be necessary for the processing of entry visas & should be presented upon request.
• 3 month bank statement, monetary guarantee and/or proof of availability of sufficient funds to cover travel expenses
• Flight details, reservations or original tickets
• Hotel reservation confirmation
• Proof of organized tours
• Letter of invitation

Vaccination against some tropical diseases if coming from affected areas
• Valid visa for final destination (transit visa applications only)

Tel:+27 (0) 12 343-1590/1

egyptemb@global.co.za

Travel to Africa : Equatorial Guinea

Africa visa entry guide : Equatorial Guinea

Visas are required.

Requirements:

• Invitation letter from Equatorial Guinea (The letter must be from any offices of the Government in Equatorial Guinea. The Government stamp must be on the letter).

• Letter to the Embassy stating reasons for travel

• 1 Application form

• 2 passport size photos

• Valid passport

• Photocopy of vaccination book

• Police clearance certificate

• Confirmation of sufficient funds

• Photocopy of air ticket or itinerary

Tel: +27 (0) 12 342-9945

Travel to Africa : Eritrea

Africa visa entry guide : Eritrea

Visas are required.

 Requirements:

• 1 Completed application form

• 1 Passport size photo

• Valid Passport (must be valid for 6 months after intended stay)

Tel:+27 (0)12 333-1302

eremb@lantic.net

Travel to Africa : Ethiopia

Africa visa entry guide : Ethiopia

Visas are required. Some citizens can now receive tourist visas on arrival in Ethiopia at the regular charge.

Requirements:

Passport valid for 6 months after expiry date of the Ethiopian visa

- 1 Recent passport size photo (concealed in a small envelope and put in the passport)

- 1 Application form, obtainable from the Embassy (form must be the new & latest form when released)

- Application is to be completed by passenger and not by the travel agent on behalf of the passenger

- Passport must have sufficient space (at least 5 blank pages)

- If travelling by land, the specifications of the vehicle to be used is needed, as well as original copies of registration (chassis no. etc.)

- Photocopy of airline ticket (tourist and business)

Tourist:

(in addition to above requirements)

- Proof of funds (bank statements)

- Copy of air ticket & flight details

- Must be collected personally or via a courier at the Embassy

- If pax flies via any other airline, other than Ethiopian Airlines, cash is payable for a transit visa at the Ethiopian Embassy

- 3 month bank statement

- Proof of accommodation

Tel:+21(0) 12 346-3542/346-4067

Travel to Africa : Gabon

Africa visa entry guide : Gabon

Visas are required by some countries.

Requirements:

• 1 Application form (can be downloaded off web)

• Original valid passport plus photocopy (especially the first 3 pages together with SA residence visa). Be sure there is space for a visa in the passport.

• Two recent colour photographs

• Invitation from a company in Gabon

• Name and contact number of the person or company you intend to meet in Gabon.

• Vaccination for Yellow fever and precautions for malaria.

• Contact number in South Africa.

• Exact date of arrival in Gabon.

• Once approved the pax. must present themselves to the Embassy with a valid p/port. Contact the Embassy in this regard. If however the applicant is not in the Gauteng area this does not apply.

Tel:+27 (0) 12 342 4376  

info@gabonembassy.org.za

Travel to Africa : Gambia

Africa visa entry guide : Gambia

Visas are required

Requirements:

• Proof of flight and accommodation

• original passport

• proof of sufficient funds

• if travelling on business, a letter from the

company in SA and Gambia.

• 1 Passport size photo (colour)

Tel: (011) 884 3710

slette@worldonline.co.za

Travel to Africa : Ghana

Africa visa entry guide : Ghana

Visas are required

Requirements:

• Passport valid for 6 months beyond intended stay
• Non-South Africans are to provide evidence of legal residence in South Africa.
• 4 application forms (duly completed) in capital letters.
• 4 recent passport size photos (identical)
• Name & address of hotel or persons staying in Ghana plus telephone numbers.
• Proof of yellow fever inoculation (photocopies accepted)
• Letter from present employer or educational institution in S.A. confirming status. If self-employed, particulars of employment/business
• Letter of invitation from person/company in Ghana
• Provision of references in Ghana in case of business visit.
• Applicants are to present return or onward ticket.

Tel: (012) 342-5847/8/9

ghcom27@icon.co.za

Travel to Africa : Guinea

Africa visa entry guide : Guinea

Visas are required

Requirements:

• Valid passport

• 2 application forms (completed)

• 3 passport size photos (recent)

• Letter from company stating the reason of visit to Guinea

• Letter of invitation from Guinea company (person or company dealing with)

• Proof of accommodation in Guinea

• Copy of air ticket

Tel:R00;(012) 342-0893

embaguinea@iafrica.com

Travel to Africa : Guinea Bissau

Africa visa entry guide : Guinea Bissau

Visas are required

Requirements:

Requirements:

Visas must be obtained prior to arrival into Guinea Bissau.

Passengers usually travel via Dakar, Senegal & two working days will be required for the processing.

Contact the SA Embassy in Dakar. If passengers are travelling through Europe visas can be obtained from any Guinea Bissau Mission.

Travel to Africa : Ivory Coast – Cote d’Ivoire

Africa visa entry guide : Ivory Coast – Cote d’Ivoire

Visas are required.

Requirements:

• Itinerary or airline ticket

• Invitation letter from Ivory Coast or hotel booking

• 2 Application forms

• 2 passport size photos

• Letter from the company (company employing the passport holder)

• Yellow Fever Certificate

Tel: (012) 342-6913/4

ambacipretoria@yahoo.com

Travel to Africa : Kenya

Africa visa entry guide : Kenya

South African passport holders travelling to Kenya for tourism or business purposes for a stay of up to 30 days do not require a visa.
All other passport holders to check with Kenya High Commission for their visa requirements. Passengers in transit, who do not leave the airport transit lounge, do not require visas. Transferring passengers, from one airport to another in Kenya, from Jomo Kenyatta to Wilson, will then require a transit visa at a cost of USD20.00 which can be obtained from the High Commission or upon arrival.

Requirements:

Passengers wishing to apply for a longer stay need a visitor's pass - validity 3 months, and must submit a passport valid at least 6 months beyond intended stay.
• Valid passport (minimum validity 6 months)
• Visa application form (can be downloaded from the website)
• Business letter from company in SA and Kenyan company
• One passport sized photograph
• Proof of returnability facilities / return / onward air tickets
• Yellow fever certificate
NOTE: Travellers are advised to be immunised against cholera but it is not a requirement. Travellers are advised to take anti-malaria pills two weeks before entering Kenya and to continue with the dosage while in the country and two weeks after departure.
Proof of ability to return to countries of residence is a MUST for all travellers.

Tel: (012) 3622249/50/51

consular@africanoline.co.ke

Travel to Africa : Lesotho

Africa visa entry guide :  Lesotho

No visas are required by SA passport holders. Citizens of other countries have to confirm status.

Requirements:

Application form completed in duplicate

2 Passport photos

Proof of funds – bank statements

Passport 6 months valid

Letter of invitation from Lesotho

Contact person in Lesotho

Proof of accommodation

Copy of itinerary if flying to Lesotho

Valid certificate of immunisation against Yellow Fever and Malaria if coming from endemic area.

Tel: +27 (0)12 450 7648

Travel to Africa : Liberia

Africa visa entry guide :  Liberia

Visas are required.

Requirements:

Valid passport (6 months before expiry)

• Two passport size photos

• Application for visa to be completed in duplicate

• Evidence of financial support

• Evidence of round trip ticket

• Letter of invitation/ Letter from employer

• Valid certificate of Immunisation against

Yellow Fever

Cell: +27 72-928-0841

liberiaconsulate@iburst.co.za

Travel to Africa : Libya

Africa visa entry guide :  Libya

Visas are required.

NEW regulations are in place at Tripoli International Airport.

All foreign nationals entering Libya through the airport must have an Arabic translation of their personal data (photo page of the passport) and the translation must be endorsed or affixed on the passport by a legal translator and must be validated by their stamp. If the translator does not validate the translation, the passenger must contact his embassy/consulate to validate it.

Arabic translation letters issued by translation service providers, embassies or consulates are still not acceptable. All passengers must also carry US$1000 in cash, or equivalent in other currencies.

Requirements:

Acceptance letter from Libya - please note that this is very important. If there is no acceptance letter, the visa will not be processed.

• 1 passport size photo

• translation of the passport into Arabic

• copy of the air ticket or itinerary

Tel: +27(0)12 342 3902

libyasa@telkomsa.net

Travel to Africa : Malawi

Africa visa entry guide :  Malawi

Visas are not required for SA p/port holders.
Most foreign p/port holders do not require visas.
Please check with Embassy.

Visas are required.

Requirements:

2 passport size photos
• 2 application forms
• Valid passport

Tel: (012) 342-0146

Travel to Africa : Mali

Africa visa entry guide :  Mali

Visas are required.

Requirements:

Valid passport

• 1 passport size photo

• Letter of invitation

• 1 Application form to be completed

Tel: (012) 342-0676

malipta@iafrica.com

Travel to Africa : Mauritania

Africa visa entry guide : Mauritania

Visas are required.

Requirements:

Valid passport (for a minimum of 6 months)

• 2 Completed and signed application forms

• 2 recent colour ID photos of the applicant

• A document establishing the purpose of the trip: invitation letter (official service, family, friends, companies, associations) or an order of mission from an institution or company.

Tourist visa:

Requires proof of transportation (round-trip ticket), letter of financial solvency from bank, proof of employment and an invitation letter.

The visa application must be submitted in person or via a messenger. If the applicant chooses to submit his/her application by mail via messenger or private company, the Embassy cannot guarantee the mail service and will not assume any responsibility for the loss of documents.

Tel: (012) 362 3578

mauritaniaemb@iburst.co.za

Travel to Africa : Morocco

Africa visa entry guide : Morocco

Visas are required.

Visas are required by SA passport holders.
British passport holders do not need visas.

Requirements:

Two passport photos
•Passport (valid 6 months after return date to SA)
•One Application Form
•Copy of air ticket
•If travelling on business, a letter of invitation is required

Tel: (012) 343-0230

Travel to Africa : Mozambique

Africa visa entry guide : Mozambique

Visas are required.

Visas are not required by SA passport holders for tourism purposes for a stay of up to 30 days. The passport, however, must be valid for a minimum of 3 months on entry into Mozambique.

Requirements:

Original passport (valid for six months after intended return from Mozambique.)
• 1 passport photo
• 1 Application form
• Fax or introductory letter addressed to the Mozambique Consulate from company in
Mozambique is required in the case of a business visa or multiple entry visa.
• Every business (multiple or single) visa as well as a visit visa application must present a letter of invitation which should be stamped by the migration officers in Mozambique before being submitted to the Consulate or High Commission.
•Proof of Permanent Resident status in SA or valid entry visa for non-SA citizens

Tel: (011) 327 5704/5/7/9

Tel: (012) 4010-300

mozaccm@netactive.co.za

Travel to Africa : Namibia

Africa visa entry guide : Namibia

Visas are required.

Please confirm requirements with the consulate or embassy.

No visas are required for SA passport holders travelling as tourists or on business.
• SA citizens, associated with dissemination of news require a temporary work permit.
• SA citizens recruited on a contract basis for service in the Namibia government, require a temporary work permit.
• Employees of foreign business concerns and organisations which have interests in Namibia, ie. banks, companies etc, including SA citizens, require temporary work permits.
• Persons recruited abroad on a contract basis by employers in the private sector ie. Namibian firms & overseas firms with offices in Namibia, need to apply for their visas directly with the Ministry of Home Affairs, and that includes SA citizens.
British passport holders do not need a visa for a stay not exceeding 3 months.
Local Government officials in Windhoek are perturbed with the number of passengers arriving without the necessary valid travel documents. Please ensure that your passengers are aware of requirements when travelling to Namibia.

Requirements:

Invitation letter
• copy of air ticket (if flying) or proof of transportation enabling client to leave Namibia
• 1 application form
• 2 passport size photos
• original valid passport (valid for 6 months beyond intended departure date from Namibia)
• Motivation letter explaining briefly the purpose, and an invitation letter from the host institution and an itinerary.
*Proof of financial means (bank statements)

Passport & Visa assistance: Roslynd’s Passport & Visa Services

Tel: (012) 481-9100

immigration@namibia.org.za

Travel to Africa : Niger

Africa visa entry guide : Niger

Visas are required.

Visas are required by South African passport holders and must be applied for prior to arrival in Niger.

Visas cannot be issued on arrival.

Requirements:

Completion of visa application form in duplicate

• 2 passport size photos

• Yellow Fever certificate

Tel: 00233 212-24962

Travel to Africa : Nigeria

Africa visa entry guide : Nigeria

Visas are required.

Visas are required by SA passport holders

Visas are required by British passport holders.

Visas are not required by Citizens of Member countries of ECOWAS.

Requirements:

•  Valid passport (valid at least 6 months).

• 1 Application form filled in correctly and signed by applicant (form can be downloaded off the web)

•  2 passport size photos.

• A letter of invitation from company/host in Nigeria accepting immigration responsibility.

*Evidence of sufficient funds

*Evidence of online payment for visa fee.

Tel: (011) 442-3620

Travel to Africa : Rwanda

Africa visa entry guide : Rwanda

Visas are required.

No visas are required by SA passport holders for a stay of up to 3 months

Requirements:

Personal, company or organisation letter stating clearly the purpose of entry into the Republic of Rwanda and intended duration of  stay.

• 2 completed visa application forms.

• 2 passport size photos taken not more than

2 months before date of application.

• Valid passport, valid min 6 months

Tel: (012) 342-6536

ambapretoria@minaffet.gov.rw

Travel to Africa : Sao Tome & Principe

Africa visa entry guide : Sao Tome & Principe

Visas are required.

Requirements:

Visas are required by ALL passport holders and must be obtained prior to arrival

If you are from a country where there is no Sao Tomean representation please contact:
Tel: + 32 2 734 8966  Fax: + 32 2 734 8815

Travellers in transit through GABON can also obtain visas and the latest information on entry requirements from the Embassy of Sao Tome E Principe in Gabon. The contact details are as follows:
Libreville - Gabon
Tel: +241 72 15 27  Fax: +241 72 15 28

Travel to Africa : Senegal

Africa visa entry guide : Senegal

Visas are required.

No visas are required by SA passport holders. .

Requirements:

Passengers must however, be in possession of a valid passport, return air ticket & a yellow fever certificate

Tel: (012) 460 5263

ambassenepta@telkomsa.net

Travel to Africa : Sierra Leone

Africa visa entry guide: Sierra Leone

Visas are required.

Requirements:

A Landing Permit (visa) can be obtained on arrival by citizens of some countries if there is no diplomatic representation at point of origin and if a letter is provided. This can be organised by a sponsor or host with the Principal Immigration Officer in Freetown. The Freetown office of the visitor's airline must also receive a list stating flight number, date of arrival, name, nationality and passport number of each passenger 48 hours in advance. Visas must otherwise be obtained prior to arrival in country of origin.
Note: Passport and visa requirements are liable to change at short notice. Tavellers are advised to check their entry requirements with their Embassy or Consulate.

Tel: 251 1 710 033

sleone.et@telecom.net

Travel to Africa : Somalia

Africa visa entry guide: Somalia

Visas are required.

Requirements:

Normally visas are issued to South African passport holders in Lusaka and in Nairobi.  South Africans are issued visas within 24 hours of application, if the applicant's passport, forms and photos are submitted to the Embassy.  Visas are not mailed to the applicant and the Embassy has no facsimile machine.

Travel to Africa: St Helena Islands

Africa visa entry guide  : St Helena Islands

Visas are required.

Please confirm requirements with the consulate or embassy.

St Helena Dependencies: Ascension - permit is given on arrival by the office of the administrator of Ascension Island.
Tristan da Cunha - permission will be granted on arrival by the Administrator

St Helena Island: No visas are required by S.A. passport holders, however please ensure passenger is holding a valid passport and is in possession of travel & medical insurance.

Travel to Africa : Sudan

Africa visa entry guide : Sudan

Visas are required.

Requirements:

A complete visa application form in duplicate (downloaded off website)

• Valid passport (no less than 6 months validity)

• If passenger is not a SA citizen, a permanent residence permit or temporary residence permit valid for a minimum of 6 months is to be  in the passport. If passenger does not have a R.P., a note verbale is required from the Embassy requesting the Sudan Embassy is to issue a visa.

• 2 passport size photos

• Travel itinerary

• Letter of invitation: Tourist - a letter in which reasons for visiting are stated including dates of departure and return. Business - a letter from local company explaining the mission and an invitation from the company in Sudan should accompany application.

• It is recommended that passports should be couriered and not posted to the Embassy if it is not possible to deliver  personally. Please courier together with a self addressed prepaid waybill.

• Valid Yellow Fever certificate (original)

Tel: (012) 342-4538

embassysudan@webmail.co.za

Travel to Africa : Swaziland

Africa visa entry guide : Swaziland

Visas are required by some countries.

No visas are required for South African passport holders.
Namibian Nationals do not require visas for Swaziland.
No visas are required by British, USA or Zimbabwe passport holders. Citizens of numerous other countries are also exempt.

Requirements:

1 Passport size photo (recent)
• Valid passport - at least three months before reaching the date of expiry
• 1 completed application form
*Supporting documents/motivation letter explaining briefly the purpose, and an invitation letter from the host institution and an itinerary including accommodation arrangements.
• Bank deposit slip as proof of visa payment.

(012) 344-1910/17/24

Travel to Africa : Tanzania & Zanzibar

Africa visa entry guide: Tanzania & Zanzibar

Visas are required.

Requirements:

Valid passport (6 months before expiry date for single entry, 12 months for double entry, 18 months for multiple entry). Ensure that there are at least 3 blank pages in the passport
•1 passport size photo (colour)
•1 application form (download off website)
•Proof of payment (deposit slip)
•Proof of purchase of ticket to & from Tanzania
•Proof of sufficient funds to support stay in Tanzania
•Support an application for business or professional engagement visa with a letter of invitation from a Tanzanian counterpart or a letter of Intent for the same by the sending institution.

(012) 3424393/71

tanzania@cis.co.za

Travel to Africa : Togo

Africa visa entry guide: Togo

Visas are required.

Visas are required by SA passport holders.

Visas may be applied for through the French Consulate. They will only issue a 2 day visa, however the visa can be extended on arrival by the “Direction Général de la Police Nationale” up to 30 days

Requirements:

The visa requirements are as per the General Schengen visa requirements (See under Europe).

• French Consulate-General in JNB:

Tel: (011) 778-5600

• French Consulate in CPT:

Tel: (021) 423-1575

Travel to Africa : Tunisia

Africa visa entry guide:  Tunisia

Visas are required.

Visas are required by SA passport holders.
Visas are to be obtained PRIOR to arrival in Tunisia.
Visas are not required by British passport holders.
For foreign passport holders living in SA, proof of residency is required.
Please contact the Embassy to find out which other passport holders need visas.

Requirements:

Copies of the information page(s) of the passport including the date of issue, expiry date and photograph
• One application form completed and signed
• One passport size photograph
• If for business, studying or attending a conference, a letter of invitation must be submitted together with application
• Confirmation of employment
• Copy of hotel and flight reservations

Tel: (012) 3426282/3

at.pretoria@mweb.co.za

Travel to Africa : Uganda

Africa visa entry guide: Uganda

Visas are required.

All foreigners travelling to Uganda will be required to obtain visas from Diplomatic and Consular Missions abroad prior to their travel.
Please note that visas cannot be obtained at the airport.
Nationals not requiring visas are East Africans, nationals from COMESA countries or nationals from countries which do not have visa requirements for Ugandan nationals.
The passport must be valid for 3 months beyond intended stay. No photos required, however as a precaution the following should be contacted in advance.

Requirements:

1 Completed application form (can be downloaded off the website)
• Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond intended stay.
• 2 passport size photos (recent) - per applicant.
• If travelling on business, a letter from your employer on original letterhead stating how long you will be away from work and what kind of business you are going to conduct.
• A letter from the company in Uganda with which you will be meeting.
Note: Visa fees have to be paid into the account of the High Commission and the ORIGINAL deposit slip brought in when applying for the visa.

Tel: (012) 342-6031/2/3

ugacomer@mweb.org.za

Travel to Africa : Zambia

Africa visa entry guide: Zambia

Visas are required.

Visas are not required by SA passport holders

Requirements:

2 fully completed application forms (downloaded off website)
•2 Passport size photos (the passengers signature is to be on the back of each & are to be stapled, one on each form)
•Invitation letter from host in Zambia
•Copy of return air ticket or copy of car registration papers
•Passport (valid for a minimum of 6 months & must have blank pages)
Transit visitors:
All SA passport holders, whether in transit or visiting Zambia do not need a visa to enter Zambia.
Day trippers: A tourist travelling to Zambia sight-seeing for less than 24 hours will be issued a visa for the hours of stay at US$10.
NOTE: To enter Zambia by car, R90 for insurance & R15 for road tax is to be paid (subject to change).
If entering by car, be sure to have the RED HAZARD TRIANGLES, as there are spot checks & fines given. Ensure all vehicle papers are in the car.
When leaving any airport in Zambia: a USD20 departure tax per person is payable

Tel: (012) 326-1847/54

info@zambiapretoria.net

Travel to Africa : Zimbabwe

Africa visa entry guide: Zimbabwe

THE FOLLOWING PASSPORT HOLDERS
DO NOT NEED A VISA:
Aruba, Antigua & Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Botswana, Caymen Islands, Congo (DRC), Cyprus, Fiji, Grenada, Hong Kong, Jamaica, Kenya, Kiribati, Leeward Isl, Lesotho, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Malta, Mauritius, Monserrat, Mozambique, Namibia, Nauru, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa, St Kitts, St Lucia, St Vincent & Grenadines, Swaziland, Tanzania, Tonga, Trinidad & Tobago, Turks & Caicos Islands, Tuvalu, Uganda, Western Samoa, Zambia.
THE FOLLOWING PASSPORT HOLDERS, VISAS WILL BE ISSUED ON PAYMENT AT PORT OF ENTRY:
Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bermuda, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, Cook Islands, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominica Republic, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Kuwait, Lichtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Palau Islands, Papua New Guinea, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico (USA), Russia, Seychelles, Slovakia, Spain, State of Palestine, Sweden, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, UK, Uruguay, USA, Vatican, Virgin Islands (USA).
VISAS MUST BE OBTAINED PRIOR TO ARRIVAL BY PASSPORT HOLDERS OF COUNTRIES NOT MENTIONED ABOVE

Requirements:

1 fully completed application form
• Coy of valid passport (valid at least 6 months)
•2 Passport size photos.
•Proof of hotel booking or an invitation letter and proof of residential address ie. water or electricity of the invitee
*Copy of valid SA visa (ie visitor's visa, work permit, accompanying relative/partner/spouse permit etc)

Tel: (011) 8382156/9

admin@zimbabweconsulate.co.za

INDIAN OCEAN ISLANDS

Travel to Africa : Comores

Africa visa entry guide: Comores

Visas are required.

Requirements:

Valid passport (valid minimum 6 months)

• Return air ticket (original or photocopy)

• Completed visa application form (new form)

• 2 passport size photos (colour or black & white)

• Vaccination card

• Bank statement (3 latest months)

• Letter of invitation / Note Verbal

• The applicant is to be physically present at the Embassy or give a power of attorney to the person who should sign on his behalf.

Tel/Fax: (012) 342-0138

farahanio17@yahoo.fr

Travel to Africa : Madagascar

Africa visa entry guide: Madagascar

Visas are required.

Requirements:

Passport valid at least 6 months longer than intended return date which has at least 3 unused blank pages for the visa.
• 1 standard application form completed in full. Delays may occur if all questions are not answered. The visa application forms can be downloaded off the website: www.madagascarconsulate.org.za
• Original airticket (plus 1 photocopy of airticket)
• 2 passport size photos, black & white or colour for each applicant, regardless of age.

Tel: (012) 342-0983/4/5 

ambamad.pta@infodoor.co.za

Travel to Africa : Maldives

Africa visa entry guide: Maldives

No visas are required by SA passport holders.

A visitors permit is issued on arrival for a maximum stay of 30 days.

Passports must be valid for at least 6 months after the date of arrival in the Maldives.

Visas are required by some countries.

Travel to Africa : Mauritius & Rodrigues

Africa visa entry guide: Mauritius & Rodrigues

Requirements:

No visas are required by SA passport holders however, the passport must be valid for 6 months from date of departure from Mauritius and passenger must be in possession of a valid return ticket, confirmed hotel booking  and proof of funds in form of a bank statement or a letter from the bank stating there are sufficient funds. The passport must have 2 blank pages available.

Tel: (012) 342-1283/4

mhcpta@mweb.co.za

Travel to Africa : Mayotte

Africa visa entry guide : Mayotte

Requirements:

For requirements etc., please refer to the visa guide for French overseas possessions

Travel to Africa: Reunion

Africa visa entry guide : Reunion

Visas are required.

Requirements:

For requirements etc., please refer to the visa guide for French overseas possessions (under ‘France’).
Visas for Reunion can now be issued by the French Embassy, for SA passport holders, without delay providing the stay is less than 30 days.
Please be aware that there will still be a delay for other passport holders.  All other enquiries please contact the French Consulate.
• French Consulate-General in JNB:
Tel: (011) 778-5600
• French Consulate in Cape Town:
Tel: (021) 423-1575

Travel to Africa : Seychelles

Africa visa entry guide: Seychelles

No  visas are required by any nationals who wish to enter Seychelles as long as the passport is valid from the date of entry until passengers final destination and passenger is in possession of a return ticket.

A visitor’s permit is issued on arrival for a period of one month (subject to the validity of return/onward ticket) and can be extended for another 2 months depending on the Immigration in Seychelles. (A total of 3 months altogether).
Extension for a period of 3 months is possible.

Requirements:

Valid passport (valid for period of stay until entry into final destination)
• Onward or return ticket
• All visitors require a valid passport (valid up to
6 months)
• Sufficient funds for their stay & evidence of
acceptability at their new port of entry.
• Proof of suitable accommodation for length of stay.

Tel: (011) 706 8720

Source: GSA

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