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ADVICE FOR SOUTH AFRICAN CITIZENS TRAVELLING ABROAD

Preparation and knowledge is the key to a successful trip!

BE PREPARED
Take time to learn about the financial, customs, political, cultural and economic environment of the destination. Learn at least a few key phrases in the target country's language. Even a modest command of the local language will go a long way. When travelling abroad the laws of the foreign country apply to everybody. South Africans are not exempt from local foreign legislation and will not receive special treatment.

PASSPORT
A combination of your South African passport and identity document are the best proof of your South African citizenship. If your passport is due to expire within the next six months or has less than two blank pages, please check with the embassy or consulate of the country of your destination for rules and restrictions regarding passport validity and expiry. Keep certified copies of your passport (including the visa pages) with you for identification purposes. Do not keep the passport and the copies in the same place. An additional precaution is to leave a copy with a relative or friend at home.

VISAS / PERMITS
A visa or permit is your permission to travel to, enter, transit or remain in a foreign country.
Always check with the travel agent and/or the Foreign Representative in SA whether a visa is required or not. Since requirements can change from time to time it is best to double check the requirements before each trip.

TRAVEL INSURANCE
It is strongly recommended that you take out travel insurance before travelling abroad. It should cover hospitalisation and related medical costs as well as a possible emergency evacuation. Depending on your age, physical condition and destination you should consider provision in the event of death. We will be able to advise you.

DRIVING ABROAD
Prospective travellers who intend driving abroad must apply for an international driving permit (IDP) These are issued by the Automobile Association of South Africa. Always ensure that you have both your original driver's licence as well as your IDP with you and keep copies (preferably certified copies) separate from the originals. South African drivers' licences are recognised in SADC countries (Angola, Botswana, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Swaziland, United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe).

You are welcome to contact any of our consultants should you require any further information on the above,
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ABOUT BOLAND TRAVEL...

Boland Travel, situated in Paarl in the heart of the Winelands, was established in 1984 and has been in ownership of Mr & Mrs Ferucci since February 1989.

The Company is managed by Marianne Strydom, Managing Director. We are situated in the Ou Tuin Centre, on the corner of Breda & Van Der Lingen streets in Paarl. The Company has a staff compliment of 10. The Travel Manager is assisted by 4 consultants. We have 3 Accounts/Admin personnel and a Sales & Marketing Executive.

Boland Travel specializes in corporate travel management and our dominant position locally reflects our strength and service. Our staff members are well educated, knowledgeable and experienced and together we believe in providing premium levels of service excellence. The best reference is a satisfied customer.