Travel information
Visa applicationHere are some useful links to the visa application pages for South Africa.
General information:
https://www.gov.za/services/temporary-residence/visa
And the list of visa-exempt countries (those with durations listed in the table):
http://www.dha.gov.za/index.php/immigration-services/exempt-countries
The most notable countries (albeit not the only ones) that require a visa for even short-term visits are China, India, and Mexico. Some European countries, mostly outside the Schengen zone, may also require a visa.
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Transfer from the airport to the V&A Waterfront
When you arrive at the airport, there are a couple of ways to get to your accommodation:
- During the day, Uber is generally available. You should follow the signs for e-hailing for pickup (currently on the ground level of Parkade 1). You will likely be approached by people offering you an Uber ride while waiting for your ride; you should be sure to verify that the driver you ride with is the one you booked.
- There are official airport taxis, which you can book from a desk inside the terminal building. You will likely be approached by people offering you a taxi ride. We advise that you only ride with a taxi that you book inside the airport.
Please note that the MyCiti bus service no longer operates to/from the airport.