Travel Information

17-23 October 2027 | Indaba Hotel & Conference Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa

Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport is the busiest airport on the continent of Africa and is situated in the Kempton Park district of Johannesburg, 23 km north-west of the city centre and 46 km south of Pretoria city centre.

It is named in honour of the late and former African National Congress President, Oliver Reginald Tambo, who was more commonly referred to by the name of OR Tambo.

Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport is one of the few airports in the world with scheduled passenger direct flights between all 6 inhabited continents and also serves as a continental gateway to many sub-Saharan countries.

Car Rental

Johannesburg offers a wide selection of car rental companies with good road systems. An international driver’s license is required, and driving is on the left-hand side of the road.

Taxi Or Coach

Luxury air-conditioned coaches and shuttle buses usually transport delegates between the airport, hotels, Convention venues and the functions. Metered taxis are also available. The online travel service, Uber, is also a very popular and convenient way to travel around Johannesburg.

Obtaining your South African visa

  • It is our utmost priority to ensure that all delegates, regardless of country of origin, are able to attend the IUPAP GA and ICP 2027 Conference. Please note that visa requirements differ from country to country. Please click here to see which countries are currently exempt from applying for a visa and visit the Department of Home Affairs to determine which countries may use an e-visa. Learn more about applying for a South African visa on the Department of Home Affairs website
  • We strongly advise you to contact the embassy and/or consulate directly on any documentation that may be required prior to attempting to submit your application or applying in person. We have been informed from delegates that guidance being given in person may differ from what is otherwise publicly available.
  • It is essential to apply for a visa as early as possible. We advise you to check typical local processing times since they depend on the method of application, your specific passport, whether an eVisa is available, and whether your country is exempt. To attend a conference in South Africa, you may need a Short-Term Visitor’s Visa.
  • A Visa Invitation letter can be downloaded after you register and pay. A link to download will be sent with your payment receipt.