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VISA INFO FOR
SOUTH AFRICANS
UNITED KINGDOM
The British High Commission has informed us that as of 3 March 2009, South African passport holders wishing to visit OR transit the United Kingdom will need to obtain a visa before travelling. There will be a temporary exemption to this requirement for those who have previously travelled to the UK while using their current and valid passport.
If you have previously travelled to the United Kingdom using your current passport, you will qualify for the exemption and will not need to apply for a visa at this time. This is however a temporary exemption until mid 2009 and we urge you to keep updated with any changed.
We will update this page with more information as we receive it.
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LAOS
Citizens of South Africa residing in South Africa have to apply for a visa to Laos in person at the nearest consulate of Laos in South Africa. Please note that the application procedures and fees may vary depending on where you apply. If there is no consulate of Laos in South Africa there might be a consulate of Laos in one of the neighboring countries that covers the jurisdiction of South Africa. 30-days tourist Visa issued upon arrival for US$30.
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CAMBODIA
Cambodia Citizens of South Africa residing in South Africa have to apply for a visa to Cambodia in person at the nearest consulate of Cambodia in South Africa. Please note that the application procedures and fees may vary depending on where you apply. If there is no consulate of Cambodia in South Africa there might be a consulate of Cambodia in one of the neighboring countries that covers the jurisdiction of South Africa. 30 days visa issued on arrival.
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THAILAND
SA Passport holders do not require a visa for a stay not exceeding 30 days. For visits longer than 30 days but not exceeding 60 days, the visa can be applied for at the Thai Embassy in Pretoria. Processing time is 3 – 4 working days.
Requirements
- Valid passport
- One application form
- Two passport size photo’s
- Copy of air ticket and detailed itinerary required from a travel agent
- An invitation letter from host in Thailand or proof of hotel booking is required
- Confirmation of employment of enrolment in college or university is required
- Proof of funds is required
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VIETNAM
Visas are required by SA passport holders. Processing Time is 7-10 working days.
Requirements
- Valid passport
- One application form to be completed in duplicate by each applicant. One application form is submitted to the embassy and the other is handed to the border police on arrival in Vietnam.
- Two per person per application. (4cm x 6cm)
- Copy of itinerary from Travel Agent required.
- For business applications, same as above requirements as well as a letter of invitation faxed from the Vietnamese Company. A letter from the SA company is also required.
