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South Africa

Travel Factsheet • Africa

ZAR
Currency
Afrikaans
Language
+27
Calling Code
L
Drives On
Emergency Numbers
Police 112Ambulance 112Fire 112

Entry Requirements

Visa: Visa required for some nationalities; check before travel.
Passport: 6 months validity

Money & Costs

Cards: Mixed
ATMs: High
Daily Budget: $100
Tipping: 10-15% customary in restaurants.

Health & Safety

Doctors: Common
Pharmacy: 24h common

Essential Phrases

Hello Hallo
Goodbye Totsiens
Please Asseblief
Thank you Dankie
Sorry Jammer

Things to Avoid

Ignoring local customsRelying solely on public transport in remote areasUnderestimating travel times Don't discuss: PoliticsDon't discuss: Race
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