South Africa
Getting help
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) cannot provide tailored advice for individual trips. Read this travel advice and carry out your own research before deciding whether to travel.
Emergency services in South Africa
All emergencies from mobiles: 112
Ambulance and fire: 10177
Police: 10111
National Sea and Rescue Institute: 112 or +27 87 094 9774
Search and Rescue: 10177 or 10111
There may be other regional emergency numbers available, check locally.
Contact your travel provider and insurer
Contact your travel provider and your insurer if you are involved in a serious incident or emergency abroad. They will tell you if they can help and what you need to do.
Refunds and changes to travel
For refunds or changes to travel, contact your travel provider. You may also be able to make a claim through insurance. However, insurers usually require you to talk to your travel provider first.
Find out more about changing or cancelling travel plans, including:
- where to get advice if you are in a dispute with a provider
- how to access previous versions of travel advice to support a claim
Support from FCDO
FCDO provides guidance on how to help yourself stay safe and what to do if you need help or support abroad, including:
- finding English-speaking , and in South Africa
- dealing with a death in South Africa
- being arrested in South Africa
- getting help if you鈥檙e a victim of crime
- what to do if you鈥檙e in hospital
- if you are affected by a crisis, such as a terrorist attack
Find more support for British nationals abroad.
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Risk information for British companies
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