SUMMARY OF THE TRAVEL REGULATIONS RELATING TO TRAVEL WITH CHILDREN TO SOUTH AFRICA
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From November 2019, anyone travelling to South Africa with children under the age of 18 are only required to bring valid passports for the children.
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The formerly needed official unabridged birth certificate is no longer needed.
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Standard tourist visa
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Tourist visas are valid for a maximum period of 90 days from entering South Africa. This visa is issued on arrival.
On May 26, 2014, the South African government introduced a |
new law with some significant changes to the regulations related to obtaining visas for South Africa. The majority of which only affect foreigners who live and work in South Africa and not those travelling on a tourist visa.
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Regulations relating to travelling with children in South Africa
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In the past, anyone travelling to South Africa, younger than 18 years, was required to bring an official unabridged birth certificate.
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These laws have changed in November 2019, requiring all travellers only travel with a valid passport.
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in conclusion
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The new law refers only to the additional paperwork pertaining to children under 18 years of age, thus the laws regarding acquisition of a tourist visa upon entering the country does not change. All travellers need their own passport. A free 90-day tourist visa is issued upon arrival at the airport in South Africa.
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For more information and answers to frequently asked questions contact your local South African Embassy or the South African Department of Home Affairs, 0800 60 11 90 (toll free from South Africa)
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