Visitors to South Africa are in for a nasty surprise from 1st October 2014 as new rules come into force at the point of entry which are designed to stop child trafficking and abduction.
Simply put, anyone entering the country with children will be required to produce a full birth certificate for each child as evidence of legal parentage.
In cases where neither parent is present - such as school trips - further paperwork will be required. Once again, Guardians/Trip Leaders will need to produce birth certificates and affidavits from the parents of all children. However in addition the guardian must present passports from both parents.
Additionally, the affidavit must give permission for the child to travel internationally with a specific reference to them travelling to South Africa.
This could present major issues if your paperwork is not correct and fulsome.
For more details please click HERE: http://www.expatriatehealthcare.com/News/Changes_to_Travel_Rules_for_Families_Visiting_South_Africa999/
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