TRAVEL INFORMATION

VISA INFORMATION

Important information regarding visa requirements can be found on the website of the Department of Home affairs at http://www.dha.gov.za/index.php while https://www.thesouthafrican.com will assist you with user-friendly information.
  A visa invitation letter for the congress will be provided once payment for congress registration are processed.

YELLOW FEVER CERTIFICATE

A yellow fever certificate is only required if you are travelling from a country where yellow fever is endemic.  Please check with your travel agent.  If required, please ensure you are in possession of a valid yellow fever certificate at least two weeks prior to travel, failing which you will not be permitted entry into 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 take care of their personal possessions at all times as the convenor nor the organizers of the event 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 organizing committee, the congress organizer, accept no liability for any damages, injury and loss of whatever nature by participants and/or accompanying persons.