Travel Information

South African citizens travelling to United Kingdom

Citizens of South Africa that are travelling to United Kingdom need a stamped visa in their passport prior to arriving.

What to expect in United Kingdom

⚡ Above average wifi
❄️ cold weather
🤝 friendly locals
💰 expensive cost of living
non-schengen
safe neighbourhoods
👯‍♂️ good for parties

Common Tourist Questions

🥘 Do I need to tip?

No, you are not expected to tip at restaurants and other service businesses.

💰 Should I carry cash?

Yes, you should carry cash on you. Foreigners usually deal in cash.

☎️ Where do I get a SIM card from?

Some popular telecom companies are

EE, Three, and O2

.

💦 Can I drink tap water?

Yes, you can generally drink tap water. This may not apply in smaller towns and rural areas. Double-check when you arrive.

🚕What do I use to get around?

Popular ride-hailing services include

Uber.

Exchange Rates

The primary currency is GBP.

1 ZAR = 0.054166 GBP

To put that in perspective, the average dinner will cost you roughly $16.00 USD.

Visa Status

A Visa needs to be provided by the country prior to travelling.

Notes and Passport Validity

There are no special notes about passport validity at this time. In general, it is good to ensure that your passport is valid 3 months after your trip ends.

Right of Abode holders with a Certificate of Entitlement in their Commonwealth passport may enter the United Kingdom and remain indefinitely.:Temporary Visa holders can only enter for 3 months if entering from the Republic of Ireland (Eire).:The Crown dependencies include the Bailiwicks of Jersey and Guernsey as well as the Isle of Man. The same Visa Policy applies mainly to the British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar, therefore a United Kingdom Visa can be used.:Transit Visa Required unless in possession of an exemption document; Australian, New Zealand and all other Visas with confirmation slips/ electronically granted Visas with a paper print-out as confirmation are not permitted as an exemption document unless endorsed by the airline. Note: Schengen Visa type "C" is not an approved exemption document. Entry must be refused or denied boarding on vessel. Direct Airside or Transit Visa required depending on type of transit.:Entering the United Kingdom (including Northern Ireland) by land, sea or air from the Republic of Ireland is not permitted unless in possession of a valid U.K. Visa or Immigration Document. UK Land or Transit Visa cannot be used to transit the UK from Ireland or from Ireland to the UK, a Standard Visa is required.:

Safety and Security

Do not travel.

We now advise all not to travel overseas at this time, due to the health risks from the COVID-19 pandemic and the significant disruptions to global travel. This includes to the United Kingdom. If you’re already overseas and wish to return to Australia, we recommend you do so as soon as possible by commercial means. There are confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the UK. Border restrictions have not been implemented, but the UK government has advised anyone with COVID-19 symptoms to self-isolate for fourteen days. We now advise you to: Do not travel to the United Kingdom.

Statistics

These values are calculated by computing the average scores that we have available to us across all cities in United Kingdom. In some cases, they may not be completely accurate.

Internet Speed (4.99 / 5)
Safety (4.06 / 5)
Cost of Living (2.40 / 5)
Average Hotel Cost

$120.00 USD / night

Average Dinners

$16.00 USD

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Popular Cities in United Kingdom

Aberdeen

Bath

Belfast

Birmingham

Bournemouth

Brighton

Bristol

Cambridge

Cardiff

Cheltenham

Coventry

Edinburgh

Exeter

Glasgow

Huddersfield

Hull

Leeds

Leicester

Liverpool

London

Luton

Manchester

Newcastle Upon Tyne

Northampton

Norwich

Nottingham

Oxford

Portsmouth

Reading

Sheffield

Shrewsbury

Southampton

York

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