ROSA (Registration of South Africans Abroad)

In recent months there have been a number of international incidents whereby families have been anxious to receive information pertaining to passengers who may have been affected by political unrest, acts of terrorism, unpredictable weather changes etc.

Following discussions with the Department of International Relations and Cooperation, we at ASATA are pleased to endorse and support ROSA “Registration of South Africans Abroad”. ROSA is a software programme developed by the Department of International Relations and Cooperation, allowing travellers to register (their travel itinerary and contact detail) online. ROSA is available to South African citizens who are travelling, living, working and studying abroad.

The registration is a free, voluntary service provided by Government (through the Department of International Relations and Cooperation). The information that travellers register on ROSA allows the Department of International Relations and Cooperation to render assistance to South African citizens in event of an emergency. Access is through the Department of International Relations and Cooperation’s website. The address is http://www.dfa.gov.za/consular/index.html and then click on the ROSA button and follow the easy steps. The Department’s internet site uses secure encryption to safeguard against unauthorised access.

If you or your clients require any assistance pertaining to registering on ROSA, please correspond directly to email: rosahelp@foreign.gov.za.