Travelling Abroad South Africa

Information

You can carry a one-month supply of pharmaceutical drugs or medicines for personal use when traveling to South Africa.

If you have additional medication beyond this limit, you must provide a letter or certified prescription from a registered physician/doctor and declare these medications.

It’s recommended to carry a letter from your doctor when traveling with prescription-only medicines.

For a comprehensive list of prohibited and restricted goods, please refer to the South African Revenue Service website.

Source: https://sydafrika.um.dk/en/travel-and-residence/other-consular-matters/medication

Necessary Details

https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/south-africa/health

https://www.sahpra.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/2.-Guidelines-for-importation-and-exportation-of-medicines.pdf

Contact Details/Documents

High Commission: london.general@dirco.gov.za

Medical/Recreational

Medical: Legal

Recreational: Legal

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