To help yo enjoy your trip to South Africa and the 2010 World Cup as much as possible, we have complied a variety of FREE information downloads, and links, for your convenience.
Links
Top Travel Tips for South Africa
Top Travel Tips for South Africa, including information on passport & visas (Foreign & Commonwealth Office)
Travelling to South Africa - World Cup 2010
For information abouttravelling to the World Cup 2010 in South Africa (Foreign & Commonwealth Office)
Downloads
Checklist for travellers
Advice on how to carry and secure money while you travel, including guidance on the safety of your passport, stolen items and consular assistance. [Click here to download PDF - 325KB]
Disabled travellers
General information on staying safe overseas and what help you can receive if you do get into difficulties. [Click here to download PDF - 1.87MB]
Rape and sexual assault overseas
Rape and sexual assault can happen to women and men of all ages and backgrounds. While most visits abroad are trouble-free, this leaflet provides advice if you think you have been raped, sexually assaulted or drugged. NOTE: The contact telephone number for The Survivors Trust on page 9 is incorrect. Please note that the correct number is 01788 550554. [Click here to download PDF - 1.47MB]
Travel safe
Produced by the Foreign Office and Lonely Planet, this booklet provides tips on safe travel all over the world. [Click here to download PDF - 1.39MB]
Victims of crime abroad
Most visits abroad are trouble free, but should you be the victim of a crime overseas, our consular staff are ready to help you. Working hours vary but most Embassies, High Commission or Consulates operate an answer phone service outside office hours giving an emergency number. This leaflet explains what the Foreign & Commonwealth Office can do for you and what you may need to do for yourself. [Click here to download PDF - 630KB]
All of these resources are 'Copyright 2010 Foreign & Commonwealth Office'. For more information and resources, please visit their site: http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travel-and-living-abroad/.
