Zuid-Afrika: wat je moet weten voor vertrek
Het belangrijkste
- 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.
Inreis en 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.
Geldigheid paspoort: At least 30 days after departure; 2 blank pages.
Gecontroleerd op 30 oktober 2026 · Bronnen: gov.uk ↗
Geld
Contant en pinnen zijn allebei gangbaar. Kaarten worden bijna overal geaccepteerd.
Betaalnetwerken: Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Diners
Apple Pay — geen gegevens · Google Pay — geen gegevens
- Major cards are widely accepted. Keep a modest cash backup for roadside purchases and small rural businesses.
Gecontroleerd op 30 oktober 2026 · Bronnen: southafrica.net ↗, saspecialist.southafrica.net ↗
Regels en verboden
Verboden
- Importing or exporting illegal drugs.
Wetten die reizigers onbewust overtreden
- Check customs restrictions before bringing medicines, drones or wildlife products.
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Cultuur en kleding
Religie: Respect local religious traditions; ask before entering places of worship.
Kleding: Ask your hosts about appropriate clothing for community visits and religious sites.
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Klimaat
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.
Per maand
- januari: Jan: Regional seasons differ; use a destination-specific forecast.
- februari: Feb: Regional seasons differ; use a destination-specific forecast.
- maart: Mar: Regional seasons differ; use a destination-specific forecast.
- april: Apr: Regional seasons differ; use a destination-specific forecast.
- mei: 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.
- augustus: 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.
- december: Dec: Regional seasons differ; use a destination-specific forecast.
Beste seizoen: Choose dates for your route using local forecasts and road-condition advice.
Gecontroleerd op 30 oktober 2026 · Bronnen: travel.gc.ca ↗
Wat mee te nemen
- Copies of travel documents
- An adapter compatible with your accommodation
- Medicines with their prescription documents
Praktisch
Stopcontacten: Confirm socket type and supply voltage with your accommodation before packing.
Water: Use a safe drinking-water supply; ask locally before drinking tap water.
Verkeer: links rijden
Verzekering: Arrange insurance for your itinerary and planned activities, including medical evacuation where needed.
Gecontroleerd op 30 oktober 2026 · Bronnen: tcs.ch ↗, travel.gc.ca ↗
Inreisregels veranderen. Controleer vóór de reis de website van de ambassade of immigratiedienst van het land.