South Africa - Apply for Advice to South African Nationals Travelling Abroad


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ProcedureEdit

Apply by phone

  1. To Apply for Advice to South African Nationals Travelling Abroad, the applicant has to approach the Department of International Relations and Cooperation link
  2. The applicant has to contact the call center number +27 12 351 1000
  3. When the applicant contacts DIRCO, the applicant will be asked to provide your name, contact information, and the details of your travel plans, including his/her destination, travel dates, and purpose of travel.
  4. The applicant can ask DIRCO for advice or assistance related to his/her travel plans, such as visa requirements, travel warnings, or emergency contacts.
  5. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
  6. Once the applicant has submitted his/her request for advice or assistance, the applicant can follow up with DIRCO to check on the status of his/her application or to request additional information or assistance.
  7. This entire process can be completed within 1- 2 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.



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Required DocumentsEdit

  • A completed application form
  • A valid copy of the passport
  • Proof of financial
  • Travel Insurance
  • Vaccination certificate
  • Police clearance certificate
  • Any other documents (if required)



Office Locations & ContactsEdit

Department of International Relations and Cooperation
Postal Address:
Private Bag X152
Pretoria
0001
Republic of South Africa
Address: OR Tambo Building
460 Southpansberg Road
Rietondale
Pretoria
0084
Telephone: +27 12 351 1000
​​​​​​​​​​​Contact link

EligibilityEdit

  • All South African nationals who are planning to travel abroad are eligible to make this application.



FeesEdit

  • The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.



ValidityEdit

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever



Documents to UseEdit

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Sample DocumentsEdit

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Processing TimeEdit

  • This entire process can be completed within 1-2 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.



Related VideosEdit

Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
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Please remove the '&' inside the tags during implementation.
Website = allocine, blip, dailymotion, facebook, gametrailers, googlevideo, html5, metacafe, myspace, revver,
sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube
width = 560, height = 340, Video ID = Can be obtained from the URL of webpage where the video is displayed.
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InstructionsEdit

  • Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
  • Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.



Required InformationEdit

  • Name
  • Nationality
  • Date of Birth
  • Gender
  • Age
  • Residential Address
  • Mobile No
  • Email Address
  • Educational Qualifications
  • Passport number
  • Fax
  • Business details
  • Income details
  • Declaration
  • Date
  • Signature



Need for the DocumentEdit

  • Apply for Advice to South African Nationals Travelling Abroad is a service offered by the South African government to its citizens who are planning to travel abroad. The service is provided by the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO).



Information which might helpEdit

  • The purpose of this service is to provide South African citizens with information and advice on matters related to their travel abroad, including visa requirements, travel documents, health and safety concerns, and other relevant information.
  • The service is designed to help travelers plan and prepare for their trips, and to ensure that they have all the necessary documents and information to travel safely and smoothly.



Other uses of the Document/CertificateEdit

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.



External LinksEdit

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