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Immigration Information

SU International provides dedicated immigration support to both students and staff arriving in Stellenbosch, helping you navigate the process with ease and confidence. The latest notices and Gazetted information are made available here for your reference: 

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I am a Student

International students are required to have a valid study visa to study at Stellenbosch University (SU). Here you’ll find helpful information on immigration and visas to support your journey as a student.
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I am a member of Staff/Visitor

All international staff must have a valid visa to work at Stellenbosch University. You need to obtain the visa before you travel to South Africa. Here you will find all the staff and visitor information regarding the immigration support available to you.

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New Notices & Gazette Information

This page serves as a central resource for the latest notices and Gazetted information, providing up-to-date guidance and official updates for your reference.


❗Important Notice

Submission of Traveller Declaration Before Departure

All travellers entering or leaving South Africa through air, land, sea and rail ports of entry are required to submit an online traveller declaration before travelling. The online declaration must be submitted no more than 24 hours before departure from the country from which you are travelling.

Air or sea travellers who are only transiting through South Africa and who do not leave the designated transit area are excluded from submitting a traveller declaration.

If you need help with completing the declaration, you can ask for assistance at a Customs service counter or self-service kiosk where available at the Port of Entry or contact SARS through the traveller declaration support channels. Travellers may also email [email protected] for assistance. 

For detailed information, please navigate to https://www.sars.gov.za/travellerdeclaration/faqs-for-the-required-online-traveller-declarations-from-1-july-2026/ . For a useful SARS video, please visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WLGzcD5iWz4


Contact Person:

Carlyn Hewitson: Coordinator for Immigration and Medical Cover Support
Ms Carlyn Hewitson
Coordinator: Immigration Support
+27 21 808 4628
Floor 1 Krotoa Building, 52 Ryneveld Street, Stellenbosch