Travel Documentation

Passengers (even in transit) are responsible for all required travel documents. Some countries require a passport to be valid for up to six months beyond the date of return and require one or more Visa unused pages available in the passport.
Make sure that you have all the necessary documentation as the airline cannot take any responsibility for this. For these details, it is advised to contact the embassy, consulate or other relevant body of the country you are going to.

Passenger Travel Documents

Entry is always at the discretion of immigration officials. If not travelling immediately, double check document requirements prior to travel. Airlink is entitled to take photocopies of your documents. Airlink will not be liable to the Passenger if the Passenger does not have all travel documents needed for the journey.

Right to Passage

We will not refund to the Passenger the fare paid for carriage to the airport where the passenger was refused entry. At the Airline’s request, the passenger is obliged to reimburse the Airline in full for the amount of any fine or other costs, if the Passenger has failed to comply with any regulations. The Passenger must allow security checks, searches and scans of your person. Airlink has the right to refuse carriage to the passenger.

Travel Documents for Domestic Travel

Requirements for travel within South Africa:

South African Government issued Identification Document (ID Card or Green ID Book), or a certified copy thereof that is not older than 3 months.
Valid South African National Driver’s Licence, or a certified copy thereof that is not older than 3 months.
Valid government issued photo Foreign ID card or valid government issued photo Foreign Driver’s License.
Valid International/National Passports including emergency / temporary travel documents e.g., asylum, Red Cross, or International Organisation for Migration (IOM) papers.
Temporary Identification documents are permitted provided they are accompanied by an affidavit which is not older than three months.

The following documentation will be accepted for passengers under 18 years of age:

Presentation of proof of medical aid. This can be in the form or a card or on the App but must clearly show the name and date of birth or identity number. A certified copy of the medical aid card not older than 3 months will also be permitted.
Presentation of a student card, or a certified copy not older than 3 months.
Original Birth Certificate, or a certified copy not older than 3 months.

Digital copies of any form of identification will not be accepted, as per SACAA regulations.

Travel Documents for Regional Travel

Visit the IATA Timatic website for passport, visa and health documentation required for your destination.

Conditions of Carriage

Travel Documents, Customs and Security Inspections.