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South Africa grants visa exemptions to passport holders from certain countries for specific periods. A full list of visa-exempt countries, passport categories, and permitted lengths of stay is available on the Department of Home Affairs website. Travellers are advised to check this information regularly, as it is subject to change.
Travellers whose country of residence is not included in the visa exemption list are required to apply for a tourist visa prior to travel.
Visa requirements vary by country and may change without notice. A visa application fee applies and is reviewed annually. Visas are not issued at South African ports of entry, so travellers must ensure they apply for the correct visa category.
Travellers from countries eligible for the South African e-Visa can apply through the South African Department of Home Affairs eVisa portal.
Travellers who are not eligible for the e-Visa can submit applications through VFS Global, an official partner of the Department of Home Affairs for visa applications.
We recommend applying for the short-term visitor visa, sub-category conference visa. However, if this visa type is not available for your country of citizenship as an option or your visit will be linked to other activities, both the e-Visa and VFS Global portals provide detailed instructions to help travellers determine which visa type to apply for.
If you are unsure about your visa requirements, please contact your nearest South African mission or consulate, or consult your local Department of Home Affairs or official travel advisory.
Please apply for your visa well in advance, as processing times may vary from approximately 7 days to 120 days (4months), depending on various factors, including application volumes, the completeness and accuracy of your application, and your country of residence.
All international travellers who have permanent residence outside South Africa and are visiting for tourism or business must meet the following requirements:
Travellers should note that certain goods are prohibited from being brought into South Africa, while duties may be payable on other items. For more information, please consult:
Travellers arriving from, or who have transited for more than 12 hours through, a country with a risk of yellow fever are required to present a valid Yellow Fever vaccination certificate upon entry.
For more information, please consult:
Delegates are welcome to submit a request for their visa invitation letter to support their application during registration. We have created an online request form; please do not send visa invitations letter request via email.
If you did not complete the request for a visa invitation letter during the registration process and do require it, please send an email to registration@worldsafety.co.za , use the following subject line: Post-registration Visa Letter Request – Booking Reference. Including your booking reference will help with processing times. Please attach your proof of payment and a copy of your passport information page, clearly displaying your full name, passport number,and passport issue and expiry dates.
Please note that if you are traveling as part of a group, each person requesting a letter must complete a separate form. Once submitted, delegates who have paid in full will receive their personalized visa invitation letters in PDF form within seven (7) working days using the email address provided.
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