New immigration regulations for children travelling to South Africa

New visa regulations announced for families travelling to South Africa. Image by flowcomm / CC BY 2.0

Parents travelling with children to South Africa should be aware that as of 1 June 2015 they will need to carry each child’s unabridged birth certificate (in addition to a visa, if required). Single parents will also be required to produce a parental consent affidavit from the child’s other parent, or a court order giving them permission to travel with the child. Read more: gov.uk