Visa Box South Africa

23/09/2026

Italian visa delays plague agents

https://www.travelnews.co.za/article/italian-visa-delays-plague-agents

(Source: Southern Africa's Travel News by TNW)

Travel agents are reporting lengthy delays in securing and processing Italian visas in Johannesburg, putting bookings at risk and leaving some clie…

23/09/2026

Happy Heritage day!! (for tomorrow)
Some of our amazing team sporting their best Heritage day gear!

Kom ons braai!!!

18/09/2026

Visitor visa (from outside Canada)
Visa processing time for applications submitted from within South Africa is currently 288 days
Last updated: September 16, 2026 (Updated weekly)

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/check-processing-times.html

(Source: official Canadian website)

Check how long it’s taking us to process different kinds of applications. Our processing times are updated regularly.

18/09/2026

'UK's time is up': Scottish, Welsh and N Irish leaders demand right to independence

https://iol.co.za/news/world/2026-09-14-uks-time-is-up-scottish-welsh-and-n-irish-leaders-demand-right-to-independence/

(Source: IOL)

Leaders of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland’s nationalist parties have declared their nations’ right to self-determination and independence from the UK, in a rare show of unity in Cardiff.

18/09/2026

US limits visas for South African officials over alleged anti-white discrimination

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cqy0z5y7wnp2o

(Source: BBC News)

Secretary of State Marco Rubio says South Africa has not addressed US concerns over racial inequality.

18/09/2026

World’s most visited city cuts visa-free stays for citizens from US, Canada, South Africa and Mauritius, while Morocco loses visa-free access

https://africa.businessinsider.com/local/lifestyle/worlds-most-visited-city-cuts-visa-free-stays-for-citizens-from-us-canada-south/mb3lfme

(Source: Business Insider Africa)

Bangkok, the world’s most visited city, is at the centre of Thailand’s new visa rules, which cut visa-free stays for citizens from the US, Canada, South Africa and Mauritius, while Moroccans must now get a visa before travelling

11/09/2026

US-SA traffic high but visas hinder outbound growth

https://www.travelnews.co.za/article/us-sa-traffic-high-but-visas-hinder-outbound-growth

(Source: Southern Africa's Travel News by TNW)

Travel industry stakeholders have warned that the consolidation of US visa-processing services across Africa could choke outbound travel demand in …

31/08/2026

Does a South African citizen require a visa for Gibraltar?

Yes, you will need a visa to come into Gibraltar except:
- Persons holding a Gibraltar Civilian Registration Card
- Persons holding an EU Residence permit
- Persons holding a Schengen visa
- A UK residence permit or UK visa does not entitle the holder to enter Gibraltar.
- Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) is not required.

Passport validity:
(a) Have a “date of issue” less than 10 years before the date you arrive
(b) Have an “expiry date” at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave

The current rule still applies for South Africans entering Gibraltar on a cruise ship:

"Visa requiring nationals visiting Gibraltar on board a Cruise Liner and continue their voyage on the same Cruise Liner do not require a Visa to visit Gibraltar as the Cruise agent in Gibraltar will make arrangements with us to allow Visa requiring Nationals to be able to go ashore in Gibraltar. Passengers who are visa requiring nationals who wish to disembark at Gibraltar and not return to the ship would require a visa, and must have correct documentation for their onward travel."

(Source: http://www.gibraltarborder.gi/visa)

Come to our site to see if you are eligible to get a visa for Gibraltar.

25/08/2026

Last-minute US travel harder for KZN corporates

https://www.travelnews.co.za/article/last-minute-us-travel-harder-for-kzn-corporates

(Source: Southern Africa's Travel News by TNW)

The US’s decision to end routine visa processing in Durban is adding another layer of complexity for South African travellers, particularly those m…

25/08/2026

South African passport holders can travel visa-free to 101 destinations

https://www.capetownetc.com/things-to-do-cape-town/travel/south-african-passport-holders-can-travel-visa-free-to-101-destinations/

(Source: Cape Town etc)

A South African passport gives travellers access to 101 destinations without a pre-travel visa. Here’s where you can travel visa-free and what to know before booking: