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Please consult your doctor or travel clinic, as well as the CDC (USA) and NHS (UK), for current travel and vaccine recommendations at least 6-8 weeks before your session. The US Embassy in South Africa details the most up-to-date COVID-19 requirements & recommendations.
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Please visit the South Africa Department of Home Affairs to check if you need to apply for a visa prior to entry, and check the U.S. State Department for more information on visa requirements and current travel advisories. If you are not from a visa-exempt country, please email info@globalvetexperience.com at least 2 weeks before submitting your visa application to request a letter of invitation.
*This is for informational purposes only- travelers are responsible for obtaining an appropriate visa.
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Booking your own flights gives you the flexibility to choose your preferred airport, departure time, and travel arrangements. You may book your flights to arrive on the Saturday or Sunday prior to your start date and depart on Saturday or Sunday after your end date. Once you have booked your flights, please upload your flight itinerary below so that we can arrange your airport transfers.
Destination Airport: Port Elizabeth International Airport
Airport Code: PLZ
Flight Itinerary:
Airport transfers are included in the program fee and arranged by GVE on your scheduled arrival and departure dates. If you require alternative arrival or departure dates, please contact info@globalvetexperience.com to request a special airport transfer (an additional fee may be charged for airport transfers outside of your scheduled arrival and departure dates).
*If your itinerary involves a long overnight layover at Johannesburg, there are several hotels in the area. We recommend:
City Lodge Hotel @ OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) This hotel is conveniently attached to the airport with signage for direction. https://clhg.com/hotels/152/City-Lodge-Hotel-OR-Tambo-International-Airport
Shoestrings Airport Lodge (backpackers hostel) – This lodge is about 1 mile from the airport with free shuttles for pick up and drop off. +27 (11) 975-0474[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Dietary, Medical & Emergency Contact” tab_id=”1724441747191-c49c88f4-8009″][vc_column_text]
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