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Afrique du Sud : à savoir avant de partir

L’essentiel

  • 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.

Entrée et visas

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.

Validité du passeport: At least 30 days after departure; 2 blank pages.

Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: gov.uk ↗

Argent

Espèces et cartes sont courantes. Cartes acceptées presque partout.

Réseaux de paiement : Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Diners

Apple Pay — pas de données · Google Pay — pas de données

  • Major cards are widely accepted. Keep a modest cash backup for roadside purchases and small rural businesses.

Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: southafrica.net ↗, saspecialist.southafrica.net ↗

Règles et interdictions

Interdit

  • Importing or exporting illegal drugs.

Lois que les visiteurs enfreignent sans le savoir

  • Check customs restrictions before bringing medicines, drones or wildlife products.

Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: travel.gc.ca ↗

Culture et tenue

Religion: Respect local religious traditions; ask before entering places of worship.

Tenue: Ask your hosts about appropriate clothing for community visits and religious sites.

Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: travel.gc.ca ↗

Climat

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.

Mois par mois
  • janvier: Jan: Regional seasons differ; use a destination-specific forecast.
  • février: Feb: Regional seasons differ; use a destination-specific forecast.
  • mars: Mar: Regional seasons differ; use a destination-specific forecast.
  • avril: Apr: Regional seasons differ; use a destination-specific forecast.
  • mai: May: Regional seasons differ; use a destination-specific forecast.
  • juin: Jun: Regional seasons differ; use a destination-specific forecast.
  • juillet: Jul: Regional seasons differ; use a destination-specific forecast.
  • août: Aug: Regional seasons differ; use a destination-specific forecast.
  • septembre: Sep: Regional seasons differ; use a destination-specific forecast.
  • octobre: Oct: Regional seasons differ; use a destination-specific forecast.
  • novembre: Nov: Regional seasons differ; use a destination-specific forecast.
  • décembre: Dec: Regional seasons differ; use a destination-specific forecast.

Meilleure saison : Choose dates for your route using local forecasts and road-condition advice.

Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: travel.gc.ca ↗

À emporter

  • Copies of travel documents
  • An adapter compatible with your accommodation
  • Medicines with their prescription documents

Pratique

Prises: Confirm socket type and supply voltage with your accommodation before packing.

Eau: Use a safe drinking-water supply; ask locally before drinking tap water.

Circulation: à gauche

Assurance: Arrange insurance for your itinerary and planned activities, including medical evacuation where needed.

Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: tcs.ch ↗, travel.gc.ca ↗

Les règles d’entrée changent. Avant le voyage, consultez le site de l’ambassade ou du service d’immigration du pays.