Südafrika: was man vor der Reise wissen sollte
Das Wichtigste
- Visa-free business or tourism visits up to 90 days. Check special document requirements when travelling with children and verify your permitted stay at the border.
- Major cards are widely accepted. Keep a modest cash backup for roadside purchases and small rural businesses.
Einreise und Visa
British citizen passport: Visa-free business or tourism visits up to 90 days. Check special document requirements when travelling with children and verify your permitted stay at the border. Check the linked immigration guidance for other nationalities and purposes.
Gültigkeit des Reisepasses: At least 30 days after departure; 2 blank pages.
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Geld
Bargeld und Karten sind beide üblich. Karten werden fast überall akzeptiert.
Zahlungsnetze: Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Diners
Apple Pay — keine Daten · Google Pay — keine Daten
- Major cards are widely accepted. Keep a modest cash backup for roadside purchases and small rural businesses.
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Regeln und Verbote
Verboten
- Importing or exporting illegal drugs.
Gesetze, gegen die Reisende unwissentlich verstoßen
- Check customs restrictions before bringing medicines, drones or wildlife products.
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Kultur und Kleidung
Religion: Respect local religious traditions; ask before entering places of worship.
Kleidung: Ask your hosts about appropriate clothing for community visits and religious sites.
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Klima
Weather varies strongly by region; storms and flooding can occur at different times of year. Use forecasts for the specific coast, city or interior route.
Monat für Monat
- Januar: Jan: Regional seasons differ; use a destination-specific forecast.
- Februar: Feb: Regional seasons differ; use a destination-specific forecast.
- März: Mar: Regional seasons differ; use a destination-specific forecast.
- April: Apr: Regional seasons differ; use a destination-specific forecast.
- Mai: May: Regional seasons differ; use a destination-specific forecast.
- Juni: Jun: Regional seasons differ; use a destination-specific forecast.
- Juli: Jul: Regional seasons differ; use a destination-specific forecast.
- August: Aug: Regional seasons differ; use a destination-specific forecast.
- September: Sep: Regional seasons differ; use a destination-specific forecast.
- Oktober: Oct: Regional seasons differ; use a destination-specific forecast.
- November: Nov: Regional seasons differ; use a destination-specific forecast.
- Dezember: Dec: Regional seasons differ; use a destination-specific forecast.
Beste Reisezeit: Choose dates for your route using local forecasts and road-condition advice.
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Was einpacken
- Copies of travel documents
- An adapter compatible with your accommodation
- Medicines with their prescription documents
Praktisches
Steckdosen: Confirm socket type and supply voltage with your accommodation before packing.
Wasser: Use a safe drinking-water supply; ask locally before drinking tap water.
Verkehr: Linksverkehr
Versicherung: Arrange insurance for your itinerary and planned activities, including medical evacuation where needed.
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Einreiseregeln ändern sich. Prüfen Sie vor der Reise die Website der Botschaft oder Einwanderungsbehörde des Landes.