Plan entry arrangements early for the OAD@15 Symposium, 15–17 February 2027, at SAAO in Cape Town.
Check the requirements for your journey
Visa requirements depend on your nationality, passport and purpose of travel. Some travellers are visa-exempt; others must obtain a visa before departure. Use the South African Government visa information and consult the South African embassy or consulate responsible for your country to confirm the correct process for attending the symposium.
Ask about current passport-validity and blank-page requirements, supporting documents, processing times, fees and any transit requirements for your itinerary. If an online application is available to you, use only the official channel confirmed by the authorities. Recheck requirements before you travel.
Requesting an invitation letter
If you need a visa invitation letter, request it on the symposium registration form when registering for OAD@15. Indicate that you require an invitation letter and use your name exactly as it appears in your passport. Submit your registration well in advance of your visa application.
For questions or follow-up about your request, email info@astro4dev.org.
An invitation letter supports an application; it does not replace a visa or guarantee that one will be issued.
Details for your travel planning
- Event: OAD@15 Symposium.
- Dates: 15–17 February 2027.
- Venue: South African Astronomical Observatory, Observatory Road, Observatory, Cape Town, 7925, South Africa.
- Event contact: info@astro4dev.org.
Keep your registration confirmation, accommodation booking and onward travel details accessible during your journey, together with any documents specified by the immigration authorities.