Tag: visa rules
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Turned Away at Check-In Over a Visa? Why It’s Happening and How to Protect Your Trip
🛂 Travel agents say more passengers are being wrongly denied boarding because airline staff misread visa rules, including South Africans transiting the UK. The fix is simple: carry a full document pack, arrive early, and ask for a supervisor if there’s a problem. Here’s what to pack
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Thailand, Bali, Japan: What’s Getting More Expensive for South African Travellers in Asia
🌏 Is Asia still the budget-friendly holiday? Thailand has halved its visa-free stay to 30 days and is weighing a new arrival fee, while Japan’s tourist tax and visa fees have jumped. Demand is still strong, but the maths is changing. Here’s what to check before you book