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Official travel resources, organised around real traveller decisions.

Move from FMLT planning guidance to the authority responsible for passports, entry, customs, consular help, health, weather or aviation information.

22 official starting pointsGovernment and recognised authoritiesNo entry guaranteesRules depend on the exact traveller and itineraryReviewed 6 August 2026Recheck again close to departure

How to use this page

Advice first. Authority second. Live booking last.

Understand the decisionRead the relevant FMLT guide and identify the question that must be resolved.
Open the responsible authorityCheck nationality, passport, transit points, dates and purpose of travel.
Keep evidenceSave current requirements, confirmations and provider conditions with the travel documents.

Start with your question

Find the right source without opening ten unrelated tabs.

Use the internal guide to understand what must be checked, then confirm the final rule with the authority that controls it.

01Can I enter or transit?

Build a passport, visa and transit-document verification plan.

02What must I declare?

Prepare for South Africa's online traveller declaration and customs checks.

03Which airport or terminal?

Connect airport codes, terminal planning, transfers and processing time.

04How do I verify a message?

Recognise safer booking, payment and account-support practices.

05How do I plan South Africa?

Link cities, domestic flights, hotels, road travel and official rules.

06Where do I get help?

Choose the correct provider, authority or FMLT information hub.

Source hierarchy

Use the source that can actually decide the question.

Traveller question	Controlling or primary source	Use FMLT to prepare
May I enter or transit?	Destination immigration authority, embassy or consulate	Map every passport, destination and transit check before payment
What must I declare?	Customs and revenue authority	Understand the process and assemble supporting records
Is my flight operating?	Operating airline and departure airport	Build a disruption and airport-arrival plan
What health action applies to me?	Public-health authority and qualified health professional	Identify itinerary-specific questions and retain evidence
Who can provide consular help?	DIRCO and the relevant South African mission	Save contacts and understand practical limits before departure

Passports, visas and borders

Use the authority responsible for the traveller, destination and transit point. A booking widget or article cannot grant entry permission.

Official source

Apply for a South African passport

South African Government

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South African visa information

South African Government

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South African electronic travel authorisation

Department of Home Affairs

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Travelling with children

South African Government

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Check whether you need a UK visa

UK Government

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Schengen visa information

European Commission

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South Africans travelling abroad

Prepare for disruptions and know where official consular support begins and ends before leaving South Africa.

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Advice for South African citizens travelling abroad

DIRCO

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Consular services and emergency assistance

DIRCO

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South African representatives abroad

DIRCO

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International destination travel advice

UK FCDO

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Customs, money and declarations

Check what must be declared and retain confirmation. Allowances, currency controls and declaration processes can change.

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South African traveller declaration

SARS

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Customs information for travellers

SARS

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Arrival customs guidance

SARS

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Exchange controls and consumer information

South African Reserve Bank

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Health, weather and journey readiness

Health and weather decisions should be based on the traveller's circumstances, itinerary and current official guidance.

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International travel and health

World Health Organization

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South African health information

National Department of Health

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South African weather warnings

South African Weather Service

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Dangerous goods carried by passengers

International Civil Aviation Organization

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Airports, aviation and destination planning

Verify the operating airport, terminal and official destination information before relying on a third-party summary.

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South African airport information

Airports Company South Africa

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Civil aviation information

South African Civil Aviation Authority

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South African tourism information

South African Tourism

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Global destination and tourism authorities

UN Tourism

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Important verification rule

FMLT provides traveller guidance and comparison access, but does not issue passports or visas and cannot confirm admission at a border. If sources appear to conflict, use the authority responsible for the traveller's nationality and destination, or contact the relevant mission directly.

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