South Africa Pre-Arrival Checklist
Your complete South Africa arrival checklist. From visa and entry forms to packing and tips, everything you need before you fly.
Prepare for arrival in South Africa
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- Phone code
- +27
- Currency
- ZAR
- Time zone
- UTC+02:00
- Languages
- Afrikaans, English, Southern Ndebele, Northern Sotho, Southern Sotho, Swazi, Tswana, Tsonga, Venda, Xhosa, Zulu
- Driving side
- Left
- Power
- 230 V/50 Hz, Plug types: C / M / N (still rare)
Entry rules can change. Always verify passport, visa and arrival requirements with official immigration authorities before travel.