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South Africa travel | What are the new rules

Source: Samigration, 27/12/2018

From the beginning of December 2018, certain categories of child
travellers will be exempt from presenting supporting documents at
ports of entry. However, travellers are urged to carry these
documents because they may be requested in certain instances.
Travel requirements for children have been changed in ways which
include the following:
For travellers coming to South Africa:
â€¢ Children who are foreign nationals from countries where visas
are required will no longer have to carry supporting documents. This
is because they would have been required to provide these during the
visa application process.
â€¢ Children who are foreign nationals from countries where
visas are not required may be asked to produce supporting documents
upon entry. Even though producing supporting documents is no longer
compulsory, travelers are strongly advised to carry the supporting
documents.
â€¢ In the case of countries that endorse the particulars of
parents in childrenâ€™s passports, or other official identification
documents, these documents shall be sufficient to establish the
identity of the parents of the travelling minor.
The Department has trained immigration officials to implement these
changes. The amendments took effect on December 1 2018, ahead of the
festive season when many parents and families will be going on
holiday with children.`

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