Entry Requirements
Visa Overview
Visa-free For Many Nationalities For Up To 90 Days.
Passport Validity
6 Months
Digital Forms
Visa application form
Cash Declaration Limit
$10000 Usd
Alcohol/Tobacco Limits
2l Alcohol, 400 Cigarettes
Safety & Security
Safety Rating
Medium
Travel Advisory
Exercise Caution
Pickpocketing Risk
Medium
Night Safety
Caution
Common Scams
- Fake guides
- Overcharging
Health & Medical
Emergency Number
10111
Response Speed
Slow
English-Speaking Doctors
Common
Pharmacy
Limited Hours.
Upfront Payment
Required
Getting Around
Public Transport
Fair
Ride-sharing Apps
Bolt
Navigation Apps
Google Maps
Night Transport Safety
Caution
Money & Payments
Cash vs Card
Mixed
Mobile Payments
Apple Pay,google Pay
ATM Availability
Medium
Tipping
10% Is Appreciated But Not Mandatory.
Estimated Daily Budget (USD)
Backpacker: $30
Tourist: $80
Family: $200
Culture & Etiquette
Dress Code
Modest Dress In Rural Areas.
Public Affection
Frowned Upon In Rural Areas.
Alcohol/Drug Policy
Strict On Drug Use.
Topics to Avoid
PoliticsPoverty
Essential Phrases
Basics & Politeness
Hello
Hallo
Hah-loh
Goodbye
Totsiens
Tot-seens
Please
Asseblief
Ah-seh-bleef
Thank you
Dankie
Dahn-kee
Sorry
Jammer
Yah-mer
Communication & Understanding
Do you speak English?
Praat jy Engels?
Praht yay Eng-els?
I don’t understand
Ek verstaan nie.
Ek fer-stahn nee.
Can you speak slowly, please?
Kan jy stadig praat, asseblief?
Kahn yay stah-dig praht, ah-seh-bleef?
Can you help me, please?
Kan jy my help, asseblief?
Kahn yay my help, ah-seh-bleef?
What does this mean?
Wat beteken dit?
Vaht beh-teh-ken dit?