Online Conference 5-11 July 2021
26 June - 2 July 2023
South Africa
South Africa requires either a business or tourist visa for entry into the country. Some countries are exempt and do not require a visa for entry. Follow this link to see if you are exempt from having to apply for a visa.
Visa processing times can be slow. Please ensure that you apply at least 3 months in advance to ensure that there is sufficient time for your visa to be processed. Visas can take an average of 6 weeks to issue.
The e-visa online system is currently reserved for some countries https://evisa-southafrica.com/all-eligible-country-for-south-africa-visa/. The online e-visa system may experience technical issues in its pilot phase. You will need to apply at your nearest consulate in person.
You will need the following documents:
Please contact Calum McComb calum@peoplesense.co.za for these documents.
You will need to complete Form BI-84 as part of your application process and submit this to your nearest South African Consulate together with other required documents as follows:
Documents required to apply for a visa
Bank statements, Salary advances, Undertakings by the host(s) in South Africa, Bursary, Medical cover or Cash available (including credit cards and travellers’ cheques)
Requirements for entering South Africa
Vaccinations
If you are vaccinated for covid-19 you will need to produce a vaccination certificate on departure and on arrival. If you are not vaccinated, you will need to obtain a negative PCR test within 48 hours of departure and provide evidence of your negative test. The CDC and WHO recommend the following vaccinations for South Africa: hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, yellow fever, rabies, meningitis, polio, measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR), Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis), chickenpox, shingles, pneumonia, and influenza. The shot lasts 2 years.
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There are various international airlines servicing South Africa. The main international airport, which is nearest to our AM2023 venue, is OR Tambo International Airport (ORT). ORT is in Johannesburg in the Gauteng Province. There are airports in most other main cities in other provinces should you wish to travel locally prior to or post the AM.
Please make sure that you have the correct visa entry requirements to enter South Africa, either from your country of origin or from your last transit country. Please check the visa details above for countries exempt from visa requirements.
Getting to the Conference and Accommodation Venue
We recommend that you land at ORT. We will only be arranging transfers between this airport and the venue. Please use the following link to communicate your flight details to us https://forms.gle/nrFuSMp6Dwa8m4tz5
Conference Venue and Accommodation
When registering for the conference, your registration fee will cover accommodation and a shuttle service to and from OR Tambo International. The accommodation is at the same venue where the 2023 AM will be taking place (26 degrees South, Boho Hotel). Please see venue and accommodation
This is a residential AM and the organising committee recommend that you stay onsite at 26 degrees South. This makes it easier to access the conference. It will also contribute to your overall immersive experience of the AM2023. However, if you do plan to stay elsewhere, and travel in and out at your convenience and cost, please be aware of traffic congestions in and around Johannesburg. A pricing structure will be advised in due course.