Travelling to South Africa

What South Africa asks of visitors, what it costs, and how long it takes.

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Visas and permits for South Africa

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Good to know

Practical facts worth having before you land.

Capital
Pretoria
Currency
ZAR
Official language
English, Afrikaans, Zulu
Dialling code
+27
Time zone
UTC+2
Emergency number
10111
Region
Africa

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