Entry Requirements
Visa Overview
Visa-free Access For Many Nationalities; Check Local Regulations.
Passport Validity
6 Months
Digital Forms
Health declaration form
Cash Declaration Limit
$10000 Usd
Alcohol/Tobacco Limits
1l Alcohol, 200 Cigarettes
Safety & Security
Safety Rating
Medium
Travel Advisory
Exercise Caution
Pickpocketing Risk
Low
Night Safety
Caution
Common Scams
- Overcharging by taxi drivers
- Fake guides
Health & Medical
Emergency Number
999
Response Speed
Fair
English-Speaking Doctors
Common
Pharmacy
Limited Hours
Upfront Payment
Required
Getting Around
Public Transport
Fair
Navigation Apps
Google Maps
Night Transport Safety
Caution
Money & Payments
Cash vs Card
Mixed
Mobile Payments
Local Banking App
ATM Availability
Medium
Tipping
10-15% Is Appreciated.
Estimated Daily Budget (USD)
Backpacker: $30
Tourist: $80
Family: $200
Culture & Etiquette
Dress Code
Modest Dress Is Expected.
Public Affection
Frowned Upon
Alcohol/Drug Policy
Strict On Drug Laws.
Topics to Avoid
PoliticsSexuality
Essential Phrases
Basics & Politeness
Hello
Sawubona
sah-woo-boh-nah
Goodbye
Hamba kahle
ham-bah kah-leh
Please
Ngiyacela
ngee-yah-cheh-lah
Thank you
Ngiyabonga
ngee-yah-bong-ah
Sorry
Uxolo
oo-ksoh-loh
Communication & Understanding
Do you speak English?
Ukhuluma isiNgisi?
oo-khoo-loo-mah ee-see-nee-gee-see
I don’t understand
Angiqondi
ahn-gee-kohn-dee
Can you speak slowly, please?
Ungakhuluma kancane, ngiyacela?
oon-gah-khoo-loo-mah kan-chah-neh, ngee-yah-cheh-lah?
Can you help me, please?
Ungangisiza, ngiyacela?
oon-gahn-gee-see-zah, ngee-yah-cheh-lah?
What does this mean?
Lokhu kusho ukuthini?
loh-khoo koo-shoh oo-khoo-tee-nee?