VISA AND TRAVEL INFORMATION
Travel Arrangements
Delegates are responsible for their own travel arrangements to and from the conference. All costs incurred will be for your own account.
International Delegates
All visitors to South Africa must be in possession of a valid passport in order to enter the country, and in some cases, a visa.
However, it is important to note that under South Africa's Immigration Act of 2002 (Act. 13 of 2002) in force since 7 April 2003, the passport shall contain at least THREE unused pages when presenting the passport for endorsements. Failure to have a clear page can result in entry being refused. Passports need to be valid for a minimum of 6 months after departure date from South Africa.
For South African missions abroad: Click here
IATA – INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF TRAVEL AGENTS
Click Here for Passport, Visa and Health regulations
This website will likely have the most up to date and reliable travel information as it is used by travel agents internationally. It is important to remember that the onus lies on the delegate to establish correct travel info, not the conference organisers or conference committee. Please ensure all the information is correct and that you are in possession of all the correct travel documentation as well as ensuring that where applicable, all vaccines are up to date.
All delegates from outside Africa are encouraged to take an inter-continental flight directly into Cape Town or Johannesburg on well-known carriers or their alliance partners.
E-Visas
The South African online eVisa service provides a convenient and secure option to process an eVisa application with the South African Department of Home Affairs. The service provides direct interaction with the department that is responsible to lawfully process and grant eVisas to travellers entering South Africa. The four easy steps makes it possible to provide all the information required and effectively track the status and outcome of your application.
click here to apply for e-visa
Website: https://ehome.dha.gov.za/epermit/home
Important documents
Make two copies of all your important documents, like passports. Take one with you, in a different bag to the original, and leave one at home with a responsible, easily reachable person. Try to memorise all your important numbers - passport numbers, credit card numbers, etc – or store them securely (some smartphones have “password keeper” applications). If you lose your bag, this could be an enormous help.
Entry Visas
Please contact the SA Embassy or High Commission in your country or region. For contact details of SA Missions, visit the South African Department of Foreign Affairs website at http://www.dfa.gov.za/
Please ensure that there is more than 5 empty pages in your passport before applying for a visa to South Africa.
Insurance
The congress organisers cannot accept liability for personal injuries sustained, or for loss of, or damage to, property belonging to congress participants (or their accompanying persons), either during or as a result of the congress. Please check the validity of your own insurance. Also, please check with your local embassy if you require visas to enter South Africa.
Currency and exchange
The South African Rand (ZAR) is the local currency. Foreign exchange can be done at the airport as well as at all major hotels.
South African Rands are available at major banks in South Africa as well as foreign exchange counters at OR International Airport and Cape Town International Airport. A passport will be required for ALL forex transactions.
All major credit cards are accepted throughout South Africa.
Security
We urge delegates to always take care of their personal possessions as the convenors nor the organisers of the congress will take responsibility for any loss or damage to any delegate’s property.
Language Policy
The official language of the Congress will be English.
Emergency Medical Services
Dial 10111 from any mainline telephone for an emergency response.
Insurance
All guests are responsible for own insurance.
Disclaimer: The organising committee, the congress organiser, accept no liability for any damages, injury and/loss of whatever nature by participants and/or accompanying person.
Useful Links https://www.capetown.travel/