South Africa Beach Holidays

Your passport must have an expiry date at least 30 days after you leave South Africa and at least 2 blank pages.

You can visit South Africa without a visa for up to 90 days for business or tourism.

Check the expiry date of your visa or entry stamp and ensure you do not overstay.

You must declare cash if bringing more than 25,000 South African rand or the equivalent of over 10,000 US dollars per person.

You must declare any goods that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty when entering.

There are special requirements for travelling with children aged 17 and under.

You need a yellow fever vaccination certificate if arriving from a country listed as a transmission risk.

Do not display valuables, consider removing expensive jewellery, and avoid isolated beaches or walking alone after dark.

When driving, keep car doors locked, windows closed at junctions, and valuables out of sight to reduce the risk of 'smash and grab' attacks.

Be cautious using dating apps, meet in well-lit public places, and be wary of drink spiking when offered free drinks by strangers.

When using ATMs, hide your PIN and only change large sums of money in banks or secure shopping malls, not in busy public areas.

When hiking in areas like Table Mountain National Park, avoid quieter trails, stay on busy marked paths, and do not hike alone, especially in early mornings or evenings.

Always carry a copy of your passport's photo and visa pages with you, as officials may ask for ID.

It is illegal to buy or sell items made from protected wildlife, such as ivory or rhino horn.