Travel Guide To Johannesburg, South Africa

Also known as Jozi, Jo’burg and Egoli marks itself as not only the provincial capital of Gauteng, the most aristocratic province in South Africa, but also as one of the 40 largest metropolitan areas worldwide. The city, however, does not have any lake, river or coastline. It has two airports; Lanseria International Airport is used for corporate or diplomatic missions mostly.

It’s famous for music, football, cricket and rugby. Main Stream Christian Churches: 53%, Not affiliated with any organized religion: 24%, African Independent churches: 14%, Muslims: 3%, Jewish 1% and Hindus 1%.

It has a Subtropical highland climate. Summer lasts from October to April with usually dry and sunny climate. Winter lasts from May to July. Highest temperature averages around 25.6 °C in January and lowest being 16 °C in June.

Getting there and getting around

Johannesburg can be reached in from around 28 locations in UK and Ireland with airlines such as British Airways, Virgin atlantic, British midland International, FinnAir, Emirates Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Eitihad Airways, IBERIA, Swiss Airlines, Qatar Airways, KLM ,Air France, DELTA, Malaysia Airlines, Singapore Airlines, TAP Portugal, Afriqiyah Airways, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Lufthansa, Jet Airways, Kenya Aiirways, Thai airways, TAAG Angola Airlines, Ethiopians Airlines, Air India, Air Mauritius, Air Seychelles Air Zimbabwe and Egypt Air.

Johannesburg International or Jan smuts Airport or you may call it O.R. Tambo International Airport connects the world to South Africa and Johannesburg to connecting South African cities. It can be reached by traversing an approximate distance of 24 Km to the east from Johannesburg city center. Almost all in-land travel services are offered at the airport. However, it’s wise to avoid money changers and banks at the airport because of various reasons.

Other modes of transport include train, bus, taxi and car with various economical choices and packages.

Places to see

Some of the must-see places in / around Johannesburg are Johannesburg Planetarium, Johannesburg Art Gallery,Top of AfricaMandela family Museum, The Apartheid Museum, Sci-Bono Discovery Centre, Standard bank Gallery, Cherie De Villiers Gallery, South African National Museum of Military History, James Hall Museum of Transport and Origin centre-The South African Museum of Rock Art.

Food & Drink

The renowned eateries in / around Johannesburg include, but are not limited to, Melrose Arch, Rodizio, Arirang, Melville, Melon, The Lucky bean Resturant, Fordsburg, Dawaat, Mexican Fresh, The Catz Pyjamas, Ants Cafe’, Back o’ the Moon Night club and Akhalwayas Fast Foods.

When it comes to drinking Johannesburg has got even more to offer. E.g. Back2Basix, Carfax, Monsoon Lagoon, The Manhattan Club, The Radium Beer hall, Roxy Rhythm Bar and SAB World of Beer,

Entry requirements

You must supply a yellow fever certificate issued at least 10 days before arrival in South Africa if you have travelled from a country with yellow fever. If you do not have a valid certificate, you will be denied entry to South Africa.

Entry Requirements - Visas

British nationals visiting South Africa on holiday for less than 90 days do not require visas. After entry, extensions of stay may be sought from the Department of Home Affairs. If you have overstayed without authority you may be required to pay a fine, either on exit or at the nearest South African mission on your return to the UK (or elsewhere). Re-entry to South Africa will not be permitted until the fine has been paid in full. However, serious over-stayers may be arrested on departure and detained before appearing in court. In such cases you may face a very substantial fine and then be deported at your own expense.

For information on other types of visas please contact the South African High Commission.

Entry Requirements - Passport validity

Your passport must be valid for no less than 30 days after the end of your intended visit. South African authorities state officially that only one blank passport page is required for entry. However, visitors have been refused entry and sent back to the UK as some officials are insisting on two blank pages. We advise that you have two blank pages in your passport on arrival.

Entry Requirements - Travelling with children

Single parents or other adults travelling alone with children should be aware that some countries require documentary evidence of parental responsibility before allowing lone parents to enter the country or, in some cases, before permitting the children to leave the country.

Johannesburg, South Africa, British High Commission

Address:
British High Commission
255 Hill Street,Arcadia 0002, Pretoria, South Africa
Consular Section: 256 Glyn Street, Hatfield 0083, South Africa

Switchboard:
(27) (12) 421 7500

Phone:
27 12 421 7500 General Enquiries
012 421 7800 Consular Enquiries
0044 208 082 4743 Passport Enquiries
0861 837 221 Visa Enquiries

Fax:
(27) (12) 421 7555 Switchboard
(27) (12) 421 7599 General Enquiries
(27) (12) 421 7888 Visa Enquiries
0044 208 082 4743 (Mon-Frid 8-5pm) Passport Enquiries

Website:
http://ukinsouthafrica.fco.gov.uk/en/

Office hours:
GMT:
Mon-Thurs: 0600-1500
Fri: 0600-1030

Local Time:
Mon-Thurs: 0800-1700
Fri: 0800-1230

Consular section: Mon - Thurs: 08h00 - 13h15
Fri: 08h00 - 12h00

Passport Collection times from 08h00 - 11h00 only Mon - Friday

Out of hours, High Commission provides contact number.

Help for British Nationals

http://ukinsouthafrica.fco.gov.uk/en/help-for-british-nationals/

Country	South Africa
Province	Guayas
Time Zone	SAST (UTC+2)
Area Code	011

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