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Purpose of a Visa
A visa only enables the holder to proceed to a port of entry before or on the expiry date of the visa, where the holder must comply with the applicable law, regulations and the following requirements of the Republic of South Africa. No fixed travel arrangements must be made prior to the issuing of the visa and five (5) – ten (10) days must be allowed for its processing.
Entry requirements
- An acceptable passport/travel document to be valid for no less than 30 days after the expiry of the intended stay and containing at least one unused page when presenting it for endorsements.
- A valid visa, if required.
- Sufficient funds.
- A return/onward ticket.
- Yellow fever certificates are required if the journey starts or entails passing through the yellow fever belt of Africa or South America.
Where to Apply for a Visa
- At the South African diplomatic or consular representative in the applicant’s country of normal residence, which includes permanent residence and long-term temporary residence.
- At the South African diplomatic or consular representative in the country of which the applicant holds a valid passport.
- At the designated South African diplomatic or consular representative when a mission is not present in the applicant’s country of residence.
Please note: Applications lodged at a place other than the above may be referred by the consular officer to the above offices, which will imply a longer processing time.
- Visas CANNOT be issued at South African ports of entry.
What to submit
- Passports must accompany the visa applications when submitted at a South African diplomatic or consular representative.
- Proof of booking of airline ticket.
- Two identity photographs.
- Prescribed visa fee, if not exempted.
- Supporting documentation confirming the purpose of the visit.
- Vaccination certificate, if required.
Visa fees
Nationals of certain countries are subject to visa fees. Fees are levied per application and are not refundable should the application be refused.
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