Some essential travel tips for travelers to South Africa, are listed below.
Visas: It's a must that visitors ascertain the visa requirements from their respective countries before travel to South Africa.
Electricity: 220 Volt AC
Credit Cards: All international credit cards are accepted by most of the hotels, shops, and airlines.
Duty Free: Goods can be bought at Johannesburg International, Cape Town International and Durban International airports. Cigarettes 400, cigars 50, cigarette or pipe tobacco 250g, Wine 2 liters, Spirits or other alcoholic beverages 1litre, Perfume 50ml, Eau de Toilette 250 ml and gifts souvenirs and all other goods R 500. A flat rate of 20% is charged on gifts in excess of R500 and up to R10, 000.
VAT (Value Added Tax): VAT is included in the price of the goods and services. Overseas clients can claim refunds on departure from South Africa.
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