Bring all the documents you used to apply for your visa, along with your passport and Invitation Letter.
Immigration
If asked the purpose of your visit “I’m here for team building and corporate meetings. I’m part of a multinational company focused on entrepreneurial leadership, attending a team collaboration and strategic planning retreat.”
Carry your Invitation Letter in case they ask for it.
Where you're staying
Radisson RED Hotel, Johannesburg Rosebank
Purpose of visit
Team building and corporate meetings
Documents to bring
Passport
Valid for at least 6 months, with two blank facing pages.
Yellow fever vaccination card
Bring it even if you haven’t been to a yellow fever risk country recently.
Invitation Letter
Show it to immigration if asked.
Visa documents
If you applied for a visa, bring all the documents you used to apply.
Credit card
For any entry fees or payments on arrival, even if your country is visa exempt.
Visas
Applied for a visa
Didn’t apply for a visa
You might be required to pay an entry fee on arrival, as listed by the Department of Home Affairs ↗. Even if your country is visa exempt, bring a credit card to settle any payments.
South Africa’s Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) launched on 12 August 2026. It costs R500, is usually approved instantly, and gives access to faster automated lanes at O.R. Tambo.
Health
- Yellow fever: carry your vaccination card. A certificate is required if you’re travelling from, or transited for more than 12 hours through, a yellow fever risk country, and it only becomes valid 10 days after vaccination.
- Johannesburg is malaria-free. Make sure routine vaccines are up to date.
Flights
Retreat dates
Wednesday 11 – Friday 13 November 2026
Airport
O.R. Tambo International (JNB)
Arriving at O.R. Tambo
1
Clear immigration
Passport, Invitation Letter and visa documents ready.
2
Collect your bags
Head to baggage collection.
4
Look for the ALX board
Through the automated double-sided sliding doors, someone will be holding a banner with an ALX board.
- ATMs and mobile network shops (Vodacom, MTN) are in the arrivals hall. Bring your passport to register a SIM.
- Ignore anyone in arrivals offering rides or help with bags.
Travel insurance
- Travel insurance has been arranged for your trip, and your individual travel insurance certificate has been sent to you. Save a copy to your phone before you fly.
- This cover is provided for your retreat travel. If you are adding personal time to your trip, check your certificate and arrange your own cover if you need it.
- Some benefits have specific limits and a $250 excess, meaning you may be responsible for the first $250 of an eligible claim before the insurer covers the remaining amount, subject to the policy terms.
- The information here is a summary and is subject to the policy terms. Your certificate has the full details of your cover, including applicable limits, exclusions and conditions. Please review it carefully.