Passport & Visa

Passport Information:
In order to enter South Africa, U.S. and Canadian citizens need a valid passport. The expiration date must extend at least six months beyond the date of your return home.

If you are not a U.S. or Canadian citizen, you must contact the relevant embassies as soon as possible for your specific entry requirements.

Visa Information – Tour extension only:
Though it is possible to obtain a visa at the airport upon arrival, we recommend that you obtain an individual visa prior to departure through our recommended provider, Zierer Visa Service. Zierer Visa Service, can be reached either by calling 1-866-788-1100 (US) or 1-888-665-9956 (CA) or by visiting http://www.zvs.com/tourkits. (If you get to a page requiring a log in, please use code 73041 to access Go Ahead's visa kits).

Should you choose to obtain a visa upon arrival the following rates apply for U.S. & Canadian citizens:
• United States passport-holders = $50.00 for a single entry visa
• Canadian passport-holders = $50.00
Please note that rates are subject to change at any time and are at the sole discretion of the country visited.

As of October 1, 2011, all travelers visiting South Africa and Zambia will be required to have a yellow fever certificate (unless if in possession of a valid waiver certificate).