Travel Advisory
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Source domain: bma.gov.za
Collected on 5 August 2026
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Suggested format for the parental consent affidavit
The advisory makes a suggested parental consent affidavit format available for minors travelling with one parent.
- Who it is for
- Parents or guardians travelling with minors
- How to act on it
- Download the suggested format from the link identified in the advisory.
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Suggested format for the parental consent affidavit can be downloaded here <<<
Assistance regarding the unabridged birth certificate
Travellers can call the dedicated numbers provided for assistance with unabridged birth certificate matters.
- Who it is for
- Travellers needing assistance regarding an unabridged birth certificate
- How to act on it
- Call 072 634 0614, 072 634 0589, 073 567 6208 or 073 567 596.
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NB: Dedicated numbers to call for assistance regarding the unabridged birth certificate are: 072 634 0614 072 634 0589 073 567 6208 073 567 596
Travel Advisory
Travellers can use the Border Management Authority's guidance on passports, minor-travel documents, firearms and agricultural imports to prepare for travel through South African ports of entry.
- Who it is for
- Travellers entering or leaving South Africa
- How to act on it
- Read the advisory at https://www.bma.gov.za/travel-advisory/ and follow the stated document and import requirements.
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DEPARTMENTAL TRAVEL CONDITIONS & ADVICE
Information on agricultural import requirements
Travellers can obtain detailed information about requirements for importing animals, animal products, liquor products, plants, plant products, honey and other regulated goods by contacting the listed DAFF offices.
- Who it is for
- Travellers visiting or returning to South Africa with agricultural or related regulated products
- How to act on it
- Contact the DAFF offices listed in the advisory for detailed information about the products to be imported.
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Travellers are therefore advised to contact the following DAFF offices for detailed information regarding the product/s to be imported:
Passport issuance
Passports are issued at Home Affairs offices in various cities and towns for people who need a valid machine-readable passport for travel.
- Who it is for
- People travelling through South African ports of entry
- How to act on it
- Apply at a Home Affairs office in a city or town.
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Passports are issued at Home Affairs offices in various cities and towns.
Facts
Reference
https://www.bma.gov.za/travel-advisory/
Key Takeaways
- Border Management Authority travel advisory
- Valid machine-readable passport required at South African ports of entry
- Minors below 18 generally require unabridged birth certificates
- Firearms may not be taken through to Zimbabwe, Mozambique, and Botswana
- Agricultural and related regulated imports must comply with South African requirements
- Unabridged birth certificate assistance: 072 634 0614, 072 634 0589, 073 567 6208, 073 567 596
- Border Management Authority
- DEPARTMENT OF HOME AFFAIRS
- SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE
- DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHERIES