South Africa Transit Policy

A visa is not required to transit through South Africa providing that they do not intend to leave the international transit area.

Travelers transiting through the following international airports are exempted from / do not have to be in possession of transit visas, but will be subjected to biometric capturing directly at the airport:

1. OR Tambo International Airport
2. Cape Town International Airport
3. King Shaka Airport
4. Lanseria Airport (Johannesburg)

Transit visas are issued to foreigners who will pass through South Africa en route to its neighboring countries. Effective 10 May 2015, applicants for visas will be required to apply in person at the South African mission. No appointment is necessary.

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