Travel Advice for South Africa

Removal of information on the match between England and Mexico on 5 July, 2026. read more

Addition of information about swimming safety ('Safety and security' page). read more

Updated information about swimming safety ('Safety and security' page). read more

FCDO now advises against all but essential travel to the cities of Tripoli, Benghazi, Al-Bayda and Derna, and the surrounding area knows as Jebel Akhdar,... read more

Removal of information about Almeria wildfire ('Warnings and insurance' page). read more

This travel advice has been reviewed for accuracy with minor updates made throughout, including updated information on airport tax, crime and violent attacks against vehicles... read more

Updated information about a new monthly curfew (See 'National cleaning day' on the 'Safety and security' page). read more

Updated information about regional tensions ('Warnings and insurance' page). read more

Updated information about regional tensions ('Warnings and insurance' page). read more

This travel advice has been reviewed for accuracy with minor updates made throughout, including updated information about crime, buses and coaches, alcohol laws and bans... read more