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Visas

Visas South Africa

Do you need a visa?

 

Required by all except the following for business and tourist purposes:

- Nationals of EU, Australia, Canada, Japan, USA (holding valid onward or return tickets)
- Nationals of Andorra, British Dependent Territories, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland for up to 90 days;
- Nationals of Argentina, Botswana, Brazil, Bulgaria, Chile, Czech Republic, Ecuador, Israel, Jamaica, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, New Zealand, Paraguay, San Marino, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Singapore, Swaziland, Uruguay and Venezuela for visits of up to 90 days;
- Nationals of Antigua & Barbuda, Barbados, Belize, Benin, Bolivia, Cape Verde, Costa Rica, Cyprus, Gabon, Guyana, Hong Kong (SAR), Hungary, Jordan, Korea (Rep), Lesotho, Macau (SAR), Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mauritius, Namibia, Peru, Poland, Seychelles, Slovak Republic, Swaziland, Thailand, Turkey and Zambia for visits of up to 30 days;
- transit passengers continuing their journey by the same or first connecting aircraft provided holding onward or return documentation and not leaving the airport.

Note: a) Nationals of China (PR) and Russian Federation must meet specific requirements before any visa application will be considered. Contact the Consulate for further details. (b) Holders of Visitors visas are not allowed to take up employment in South Africa. (c) Unaccompanied children under the age of 18 years must hold written consent from their parents when travelling alone. (d) Study or work permits must be obtained in the country of normal residence before entry into South Africa.

All visitors must carry a passport valid for at least 1 months longer than their intended stay.

Time required to issue visa

 

3 weeks minimum. UK residents should apply 10 weeks before they intend to travel if they need a visa.

Cost of the visa

  Approximately 50 Euros. Nationals of India and Zimbabwe are exempt from visa fees

Validity of visa

  Depends

Documents needed

 

- Passport with at least two blank pages valid for 30 days longer than the duration of the visit to South Africa.
- Two passport-size photos.
- One completed application form (failure to complete the application fully and in detail may result in visa being delayed or refused).
- Fee (payable by cash, bank draft or postal order).
- A stamped self-addressed special delivery envelope if applying by post.
- A valid yellow fever certificate, if travelling through or from a yellow fever endemic area.
- Proof of sufficient funds to cover visit.
- Onward/return ticket and, if in transit, proof of sufficient documentation for admission to the country of destination.

For Study permits: (a)-(g) and, (h) Letter, with official letterhead, of admission from a South African education institution, confirming exact period of study and accommodation arrangements. (i) Letter from current place of study, if on a student exchange. (j) A refundable cash deposit if the intended period of study is longer than 1 year.

Further Information

  For all other countries for more information contact the South African embassy or consulate in your country.

Here is a link to all embassies worldwide, just search for your country and town.

List of Consulates and Embassies wordwide


All visa details on this page have been extensively researched but are guidelines only. They are subject to change and as such we recommend that you always double check with your nearest consulate to find the latest information before booking your trip.

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