Travel Advice South Africa

Check for the latest travel advice and travel warnings from the links below. Innoculation regulations and medical advice can change at short notice for South Africa. In case of doubt, please seek medical advise. A well developed public health service exists in South Africa. Private clinics are available in the larger cities and towns, which function as hospitals and provide a range of medical services. Immediate cash payment is expected by doctors and hospitals before treatment.

If you are travelling within South Africa, it is advisable to get a Medical Insurance or Travel Insurance for South Africa.

Find out the local emergency number and the address of the nearest hospital when you arrive in South Africa. Your local guide should know.

South Africa Vaccination Advice

Disease Name	Special Precaution
Yellow Fever	No#
Hepatities A	Yes
Diphtheria	Yes
Malaria	Yes*
Rabies	Yes*
Tetanus	Yes
Typhoid	Yes

Yes*: You may need to take precautions depending on the season and regions of you are visiting.

No#: A Certificate for yellow fever vaccination is required from travellers over one year of age coming from areas with risk of yellow fever transmission.

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South Africa Travel Tips

Get Travel Insurance for South Africa & check that the cover is appropriate for all your Travel in South Africa.

Check what vaccinations you need at least 6 weeks before you go & consider whether you need to take extra health precautions.

Get a good travel guidebook for South Africa and get to know your destinations in South Africa and local laws & customs of South Africa.

Ensure you have a valid passport and the necessary Visas for South Africa.

Make copies of your passport & any visa pages, insurance policy plus 24-hour emergency number & ticket details. Leave these copies, itinerary & contact details with family & friends.

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Travel Advice for South Africa

Travel Advice for South Africa from Australian Foreign Office

Travel Advice for South Africa from Canadian Foreign Ministry

Travel Advice for South Africa from Canada Foreign Office

Travel Advice for South Africa from US State Department

Travel Advice for South Africa from French Foreign Ministry

Travel Advice for South Africa from German Foreign Ministry

Travel Advice for South Africa from Spanish Foreign Ministry

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Travel Insurance in South Africa

Randpe Health Insurnace Card (EHIC) for South Africa

EHIC Form for South Africa

Travel Insurance for South Africa

Travel Insurance Companies in Australia

Travel Insurance Companies in Canada

Travel Insurance Companies in Ireland

Travel Insurance Companies in Canada

Travel Insurance Companies in USA

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