How to compete: the rules on one sheet

Everything a delegate and her family need before registering, from ages and scoring to fees and tickets. The 2027 dates will be announced.

From registration to Orlando

01Register
Complete the RIMSA registration form. The R900 registration fee secures your place.
02Prepare
Your invoice and payment plan follow, with the National Finalist Handbook. Role Model delegates send a profile and a 90-second video.
03Nationals
Three days of introduction, interview, fun fashion and evening gown, with the optional competitions and finalist parties.
04Crowned
On day 4 every division crowns two Queens: a Divisional Queen and a Role Model Queen.
05Team South Africa
Every Divisional and Role Model winner has the opportunity to represent South Africa, with workshops, photoshoots, gifts and much more on the way.
06Orlando
The Royal International Miss pageant in Orlando, Florida, each July, beside delegates from around the world. Team South Africa is spoilt with gifts.

Ages count on 1 July 2027, in line with the USA requirements. Entries close when a division is full.

All divisions

Onstage Introduction: A 90-second introduction on stage. Share your name, hobbies, where you are from, likes and personal ambition.
Evening and Fun Fashion: A max of a 90-second walk. Walking routine provided in the National Handbook.

Each division's ages, on-stage introduction, interview and evening and fun fashion walk
Division	Ages	Onstage Introduction	Interview	Evening and Fun Fashion
Princess	5–6	All divisionsA 90-second introduction on stage. Share your name, hobbies, where you are from, likes and personal ambition.	A two-minute, one-on-one interview with each judge in turn, round-robin style.	All divisionsA max of a 90-second walk. Walking routine provided in the National Handbook.
Sweetheart	7–9		A two-minute, one-on-one interview with each judge in turn, round-robin style.
Pre-Teen	10–12		A three-and-a-half-minute panel interview straight after the on-stage introduction. Judges build their questions from what you share in it.
Junior Teen	13–15		A three-and-a-half-minute panel interview straight after the on-stage introduction. Judges build their questions from what you share in it.
Teen	16–18		A three-and-a-half-minute panel interview straight after the on-stage introduction. Judges build their questions from what you share in it.
Miss	19–24		A three-and-a-half-minute panel interview straight after the on-stage introduction. Judges build their questions from what you share in it.

Every division crowns a Divisional Queen and a Role Model Queen.

Each division crowns two Queens: a Divisional Queen and a Role Model Queen.
You may enter both. There is no double crowning: if one delegate wins both, she takes the Divisional title and the Role Model first runner-up is crowned Role Model Queen.
Every Divisional and Role Model winner has the opportunity to represent South Africa internationally.
If a winner cannot compete internationally, she keeps her national title and national prize, and the first runner-up can be given the opportunity to represent South Africa with the international package.

The Role Model video runs 90 seconds, filmed landscape. It is due by 23 August 2027, sent by WeTransfer to admin@rimsa.co.za.

Payment and submission deadlines metEvery payment and every submission in on time.5%
Personal introductionNinety seconds on stage: your name, hobbies, hometown and personal ambition. It is your first chance to impress the judges.15%
InterviewPrincess and Sweetheart: two minutes one-on-one with each judge. Pre-Teen to Miss: a three-and-a-half-minute panel interview. Interview dress, suit, jumpsuit or business dress, age appropriate.30%
Fun fashionA fashionable outfit of your choice that shows your own style and individuality. Age-appropriate attire and make-up.25%
Evening gownFloor length in every division, reflecting your personal style and personality.25%

ProfileA profile questionnaire about your community service, charitable work and platform.20%
Role Model videoNinety seconds, filmed landscape: who you are, your platform, your community service and how you would take it international. Judges use it to shape their questions.20%
InterviewPrincess and Sweetheart: two minutes one-on-one with each judge. Pre-Teen to Miss: a three-and-a-half-minute panel built from your profile and digital scrapbook.35%
Evening gownFloor length in every division, reflecting your personal style and personality.25%

Our policy: no souvenirs, no judges' gifts, no gift boxes, no compulsory donations.

Pageant fees for 2027
RegistrationSecures your place, with the completed registration form. Non-refundable.	R900
Divisional sponsorship feeFor the Divisional entry. Invoiced after registration, with payment schedule.	R5,000
National competition feeInvoiced after registration, with payment schedule.	R1,950
Role Model sponsorship feeOptional. Enter the Role Model title as well and double your chance of a crown. Invoiced after registration, with payment schedule.	R2,950
Optional competitionsOptional, per entry.	R850 each

An invoice with a payment schedule follows your registration.
All pageant fees are non-refundable, and late payments carry penalties.
Finalists arrange their own travel and accommodation. A RIMSA rate may be offered to finalists.
Gala tickets are required for all guests. Finalists do not require a ticket.

With every Divisional entry.

International Supermodel Awarded to the contestant with the highest combined score in Casual Wear and Photogenic.
Power of the Crown A two-minute video in which contestants share their message and what wearing a crown would mean to them.
Regal Excellence Award Awarded to all contestants competing in 5 or more optional competitions.
Social Media Ambassador Your pageant journey told through a digital scrapbook of your posts and highlights.

Gala tickets are for family and friends. A minimum of 2 tickets must be purchased per finalist. Finalists themselves do not need a ticket.

Gala and party ticket prices
Adult Gala ticketThree-course meal; general and VIP.	R950 to R1,700
Child Gala ticket, under 12Three-course meal or VIP.	R600 to R950
Party dinner ticketOptional, for family and friends.	R380 to R750

Version of 21 October 2026.

Registering means agreeing to the RIMSA Terms and Conditions, including payment deadlines and the use of photographs taken at RIMSA events.

Register online in a few minutes. The R900 registration fee secures your place, and we will be in touch with everything that follows.