On the 11 November 2020 the President announced that travel to all international countries is permitted subject to the necessary health protocols.

Any person who is allowed entry into the Republic will be subjected to the prescribed screening procedures and isolation or quarantine rules, as the case may be, which include –

• provision of a valid certificate of a negative test obtained not more than 72 hours before the date of travel; and
• in the event of failure to submit a certificate as proof of a negative test, such person will be    required to quarantine at his or her own costs.

NB: Please note that visa exemption has been reinstated for leisure purposes or to attend business meetings and permission is no longer required for travel to South Africa.

How to apply for a visa

• Applicant is required to submit a fully completed application by post with all required documentation.
• Applicant will be contacted for interview when the application is received by the office.
• An incomplete application will not be accepted and will be returned back to the applicant immediately.

PUBLIC HOLIDAYS FOR 2020

On the following 12 Public Holidays the Embassy of the Republic of South Africa will stay closed.

• Wed, 1 Jan 2020, New Year's Day    
• Fri, 10 Apr 2020, Good Friday
• Mon, 13 Apr 2020, Family Day
• Mon, 27 Apr 2020, Freedom Day
• Fri, 1 May 2020, International Workers' Day
• Fri, 8 May 2020, Day of Liberation
• Thurs, 21 May 2020, Ascension Day
• Mon, 1 June 2020, Pentecost Day
• Tue, 16 Jun 2020, Youth Day (in South Africa)
• Mon, 10 Aug 2020, South African National Women's Day
• Wed, 16 Dec 2020, Day of Reconciliation
• Fri, 25 Dec 2020, Christmas Day