Travelling to South Africa - Visa required?

benjyy424

I will be travelling to Cape Town, South Africa in February with my family (hopefully anyway).
I'm a UK citizen and I am wondering if a visa is required to enter the country? And if so, does anyone know how it's done. Is it upon arrival, or does it need to be sorted before travelling?

Thanks!

Paddy2eyes

From the foreign office website, "British nationals visiting South Africa on holiday for less than 90 days do not require visas."

benjyy424

Paddy2eyes wrote: »

From the foreign office website, "British nationals visiting South Africa on holiday for less than 90 days do not require visas."

Thank you very much!!:beer:

weebit

Yeah, no visa needed. They just stamp your passport with the date you need to have left the country by (3 months from entry)

Be prepared for a long queue at passport control in Cape Town. They don't have many people manning the gates. Get a seat at he front of the aircraft if possible. Have fun! Cape Town is lovely.

benjyy424

weebit wrote: »

Yeah, no visa needed. They just stamp your passport with the date you need to have left the country by (3 months from entry)

Be prepared for a long queue at passport control in Cape Town. They don't have many people manning the gates. Get a seat at he front of the aircraft if possible. Have fun! Cape Town is lovely.

Thank you very much. Would it be possible to reccomend some places to go - the best things to do?
I would appreciate it if you have any tips