South Africa Airports Arrival Procedures

Upon your arrival in South Africa, please follow the "Arrivals" signs to the Arrival Immigration Halls on the ground floor for immigration clearance.

South Africa Citizens / Permanent Residents / Long-term Pass Holders

Look out for the dedicated immigration clearance lanes.

Foreign Visitors

Before proceeding to immigration clearance, please get ready the following:

 • Valid travel documents (e.g. passport)

 • Completed South Africa Arrival Card (foreigner only) and Custom Declaration Form.

 • Foreign visitors must get ready the Permits or Entry Visas before proceeding to immigration clearance

 • Fever Vaccination Certificate, if visitors are arriving within six days of passing through areas endemic for Yellow Fever

Note to transfer passengers: If your airline does not provide baggage transfer service, you are required to clear arrival immigration and claim your baggage before checking-in for your next flight in destination terminals.

Tips for a smooth arrival

 • Pass through the green channel if you have no goods to declare

 • Pass through the red channel if you have goods to declare

 • Bulk baggage can be collected at the usual baggage claim area

 • If you have lost or damaged baggage, contact the handling agent representing your airline

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