The British government have announced changes to the visa requirements for South African nationals who wish to visit or transit the United Kingdom.
From 3 March 2009, South African nationals seeking to visit or transit the United Kingdom will need to obtain a visa before travelling. There will be a temporary exemption to this requirement for those who have previously travelled to the UK in their current passport.
If you are travelling to the United Kingdom for the first time, or if your current passport does not contain evidence previous travel to the UK (i.e., a UK arrival stamp), you will need to apply for a visa.
If you have previously travelled to the United Kingdom using your current passport, you will qualify for the exemption and will not need to
Applying for a visa is a simple. Use the links on the left to find out more information on how to apply for a UK visa.
All of the Visa Applications Forms (VAFs) and General Guidance for visa can be found on the UK Border Agency Website
All grammatical errors are as in the original. Seriously.From 3 March 2009, South African nationals seeking to visit or transit the United Kingdom will need to obtain a visa before travelling. There will be a temporary exemption to this requirement for those who have previously travelled to the UK in their current passport.
If you are travelling to the United Kingdom for the first time, or if your current passport does not contain evidence previous travel to the UK (i.e., a UK arrival stamp), you will need to apply for a visa.
If you have previously travelled to the United Kingdom using your current passport, you will qualify for the exemption and will not need to
Applying for a visa is a simple. Use the links on the left to find out more information on how to apply for a UK visa.
All of the Visa Applications Forms (VAFs) and General Guidance for visa can be found on the UK Border Agency Website
According to the BBC, first-time visitors to the UK from South Africa will need to apply for visas from 3 March 2009, with the full visa regime coming into effect by mid-2009, the government said.
Visitor visas lasting up to six months will cost £65, and work visas £205.
UKvisas.gov.uk