5 visa and passport tips for South African travellers Posted on 8 August 2019 Tags:travel, Visa tips for South Africans Applying for a visa can be a tedious and costly exercise and if your visa application is denied, it could be a frustrating one too. Online booking platform Travelstart has identified a few ways you can ensure you’re all set for a stress-free trip. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jason Frazer 🇿🇦 (@itsjasonfrazer) on May 4, 2017 at 9:38am PDT Also read: US visa applicants required to share social media info Tips for a smooth visa application process 1. Ensure that your passport is valid beyond your return date (at least three months) with enough empty pages for new visas and immigration stamps before beginning a visa application 2. Familiarise yourself with the visa regulations of the country you are applying to visit as they differ between countries 3. International flights that include a stopover are frequently cheaper than flying direct, multiple stops can present challenges such as transit visa requirements. Even if a passenger’s end point is visa-free, the rules governing stops in between must be checked to avoid delays and disappointment. 4. Emergency passports are risky travel documents and many countries do not accept them. The Department of Home Affairs recommends travellers check with the relevant authorities of the country they are visiting before applying for an emergency passport/travel document. 5. An individual’s online and social media presence is a decisive factor when it comes to job applications and the same applies to visas. All of this admin aside, South African passport holders can visit 101 countries visa-free (68 visa-free entry, 33 visa on arrival). Among these destinations are Botswana, Brazil, Ethiopia, Hong Kong, Israel, Kenya, Mauritius, Qatar, Singapore, Zambia and Zimbabwe. All these countries offer exceptional tourism opportunities and, depending on the airline you choose, are accessible on non-stop flights departing from at least one of SA’s three major airports. Also read: Visa red tape frustrates SA travellers Image: Brand South Africa Related Posts Cape Town’s sustainability: Leading the way in environmental initiatives 1 June 2023 As National Environmental Month commences in South Africa, Cape Town stands proudly at the forefront... read more Kapama to host Safari Guide of the Year Awards 2023 1 June 2023 Kapama Private Game Reserve near Hoedspruit will host this year’s Safari Guide of the Year... read more Blood Lions relaunches for public viewing on YouTube 1 June 2023 Award-winning documentary feature film Blood Lions has been relaunched on YouTube for public viewing, creating... read more PREV ARTICLE NEXT ARTICLE
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