This essential travel information covers all you need to know for booking and traveling. We strongly recommend reading it carefully, as amendments may occur without prior notice. The most recent version will always be in effect.
Strict requirements for travelling to or from South Africa with children under the age of 18 came into effect in 2005. These links will help you navigate this legislation.
New South African Immigration Regulations for Children Made Easy
It is now an offence for a South African citizen to enter or depart the Republic of South Africa using the passport of a different country. It is also an offence for such a citizen, while in SA, to use his/her foreign citizenship or nationality or duty and liable on conviction to a fine or imprisonment for a period not exceeding 12 months.
The South African Reseve Bank has set limits on how much one can take out of the country.
The travel allowance is currently:
Per adult (over the age of 18): R1 000 000 (1 Million) per annum. Per child (under the age of 18): R200 000 per annum.
Valuables should be declared before leaving South Africa. This can be done manually or, at Durban, Cape Town, and Johannesburg Airports online via this link – Online Declaration
After reporting to Immigration, collect your baggage and then proceed to Customs’ red or green channel. Details of what is permitted can be found on this link – Customs Entry Requirements
The rules regarding the transport of Liquids, Aerosols and Gels in airplanes came into force on 1 June 2007 and are part of a global safety precaution campaign initiated and driven by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO).
When planning your next holiday, please check all the health entry requirements for your intended destination. Due to high incidents of yellow fever and other infectious illnesses, the Department of Home Affairs in South Africa has introduced a strict program to control the spread of these diseases.
Whether travelling for work or pleasure, it is helpful to know what tourist attractions are available before you arrive. Many can be prebooked and prepaid through Denim Travel, making your leisure time stress free and organised. It also helps with managing your travel budget when excursions have been prebooked and prepaid in Rand.