{"id":60169,"date":"2015-12-18T12:15:21","date_gmt":"2015-12-18T10:15:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/travel-advice-england-in-south-africa-cricket-tour\/"},"modified":"2015-12-18T12:15:21","modified_gmt":"2015-12-18T10:15:21","slug":"travel-advice-england-in-south-africa-cricket-tour","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/travel-advice-england-in-south-africa-cricket-tour\/","title":{"rendered":"Travel Advice: England in South Africa Cricket Tour"},"content":{"rendered":"

PRETORIA, South Africa, December 18, 2015\/APO (African Press Organization)\/ — <\/span><\/p>\n

Four test Matches, five ODI Matches and two T20 official games are scheduled, and thousands of visiting supporters are expected to follow the games across South Africa.<\/p>\n

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As well as this article, please check out our\u00a0travel advice for South Africa.<\/p>\n

Passports, visas and travel insurance<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re visiting South Africa on holiday for up to 90 days, you don\u2019t need a visa.<\/p>\n

For more information on visas contact the\u00a0South African High Commissionin London or the\u00a0South African Department of Home Affairs.<\/p>\n

Your passport should be valid for a minimum period of 30 days from the date of exit from South Africa.<\/p>\n

Your passport should have at least 2 blank pages when you present it at Immigration to enter or exit South Africa.<\/p>\n

The South African government does not accept British passports that have been extended by 12 months by British Embassies and Consulates under exceptional measures put in place in mid-2014. You will not be able to enter or exit South Africa on an expired British passport with an extension stamp.<\/p>\n

Take out comprehensive travel and medical insurance before you travel. Make sure that your insurance policy covers any \u201cadventure tourism\u201d activities you want to do while in South Africa (like bungee jumping, white water rafting, hot air ballooning, abseiling, etc.).<\/p>\n

If you lose your passport, or it\u2019s stolen, you\u2019ll need to get an Emergency Travel Document from the nearest\u00a0British High Commission\u00a0or\u00a0British Consulate.<\/p>\n

At the matches<\/p>\n

Match venues will be enforcing their standard conditions of entry. Prohibited items generally include: alcohol; drugs; glass bottles or breakable containers; metal containers, cans; offensive weapons, including potential missiles; and professional camera\/video\/ audio equipment. All match venues reserve the right to refuse entry to anyone who is drunk and\/or disorderly. Licensing laws are strictly enforced: even being mildly drunk can lead to being refused entry.<\/p>\n

Please see the match venues\u2019 websites for further information:<\/p>\n

Dec 26-30: 1st Test match,\u00a0Sahara Stadium Kingsmead, Durban<\/p>\n

Jan 2-6: 2nd Test match,\u00a0Newlands, Cape Town<\/p>\n

Jan 14-18: 3rd Test match,\u00a0Bidvest Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg<\/p>\n

Jan 22-26: 4th Test match,\u00a0SuperSport Park, Centurion<\/p>\n

Feb 3: 1st ODI,\u00a0Chevrolet Park, Bloemfontein<\/p>\n

Feb 6: 2nd ODI, St. George\u2019s Park, Port Elizabeth<\/p>\n

Feb 9: 3rd ODI,\u00a0SuperSport Park, Centurion<\/p>\n

Feb 12: 4th ODI,\u00a0Bidvest Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg<\/p>\n

Feb 14: 5th ODI,\u00a0Newlands, Cape Town<\/p>\n

Feb 19: 1st T20 International,\u00a0Newlands, Cape Town<\/p>\n

Feb 21: 2nd T20 International,\u00a0Bidvest Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg<\/p>\n

Tips<\/p>\n

There will be Christmas and New Year Holidays during the England in South Africa Cricket Tour 2015\/2016. Many shops and service providers will be closed over these days, so make sure you have enough prescription medicines or any other items you may need.<\/p>\n

South Africa has a very high level of crime. Be careful with personal possessions and travel documents in cities and other popular tourist destinations. Avoid carrying everything in one bag; only carry what you need; and leave spare cash and valuables in hotel safety deposit boxes. Don\u2019t leave bags unattended in vehicles, cafes, pubs or clubs. Please be especially careful when drinking and never leave your drink out of your sight. Read through the\u00a0safety and security section on our travel advice.<\/p>\n

As a visitor, you can drive in South Africa using a valid UK driving licence for up to 12 months. You must carry your driving licence and passport when driving. The standard of driving in South Africa can vary greatly and there are many fatal accidents every year. Read through the\u00a0road travel section on our travel advice.<\/p>\n

Driving under the influence of alcohol and\/or drugs is illegal. You must wear a seat belt at all times. Take particular care when driving on untarred roads, 4WD tracks and desert\/beach roads. Always make sure you have enough water and fuel.<\/p>\n

Be sun smart<\/p>\n

You\u2019ll get sun burnt far more quickly in South Africa than you will in the UK.<\/p>\n

Rip currents are the main surf hazard for all beach users. They can occur at any beach, and can sweep even the strongest swimmer out to sea. Take the following simple precautions:<\/p>\n

don\u2019t swim on unpatrolled beaches or after hours
always swim between the red and yellow flags
don\u2019t swim after consuming alcohol or drugs
always swim with a friend; never alone.
wear appropriate swimming clothes, certainly not jeans<\/p>\n

British consular offices<\/p>\n

Our\u00a0Consular offices in South Africa\u00a0support British nationals in need of assistance.<\/p>\n

Emergency services numbers<\/p>\n

In a life threatening or time critical emergency, call 111 and state whether you need Police, Fire or Ambulance.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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