South Africa - Apply for a Backpackers Lodge License

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To Apply for a Backpackers Lodge License, the applicant has to approach the Department of Tourism Link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. An acknowledgment receipt will be provided. Please save it for future reference.
10. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
11. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
12. If required, the office will come to the lodge for a site inspection.
13. Once the verification process gets completed, the applicant will get the license from the office.
14. This entire process can be completed within 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Completed form
• Proof of identity such as a passport, driver’s license
• Certified South African address proof copy
• A Population and Clearance Certificate is obtained after a fire inspection.
• A copy of an approved building plan of the interior of the premises.
• A Certificate of Occupancy.
• An application for Certificate of Acceptability.
• A certified copy of the managing director or main staff member’s ID
• Apply for your establishment’s site inspection from the Department of Health. Inspection is done by Health and Safety Inspectors.
• Fee receipt

Office Locations & Contacts

Department of Tourism
Physical Address
17 Trevenna Street, Tourism House,
Sunnyside
Pretoria 0001
Postal Address
Private Bag X424
Pretoria 0001
Call Centre: +27 (0) 860 868 747 / 0860-TOURISM
Call Centre E-mail: [email protected]
Switch Board Number: +27 (0) 12 444 6000
Contact link

Eligibility

• Any person who intends to Apply for a Backpackers Lodge License is eligible to make this application.

Fees

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as per the authority’s request.

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• 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 Information

• Name
• Address
• Contact number
• City
• Zip code
• Email id
• Mailing address
• Date
• Details about lodge
• Signature

Need for the Document

• A backpackers' hostel offers low-cost accommodations to travelers, often in a dormitory-style setting. They are much less expensive than hotels, motels, or other types of travel accommodations, and are available in many different places with a legal license.

Information which might help

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Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

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Others

Backpackers:

• A person who travels with a backpack, usually not spending very much money and staying in places that are not expensive.