A visa only signifies that a South African embassy, mission, or consulate has examined your application and concluded that you are qualified to enter the nation for a certain purpose.
What the cost of a visa is in South Africa?
| Visa types | Visa application fee (ZAR) |
| Short-term (up to 6 months, single or multiple entry) | 2054 |
| Longer-term (valid for up to 2 years) | 7722 |
| Longer-term (valid for up to 5 years) | 13760 |
| Longer-term (valid for up to 10 years) | 17190 |
How long does the South Africa visa application process take?
Depending on where you submit, it might take four to twelve weeks. You should expect a response to your application sent overseas between 4 to 8 weeks. If you submit your application in South Africa, the wait time jumps to 8 to 12 weeks.
Where can I apply for a South African visa?
Applications must be submitted at the nearest South African embassy, mission, or consulate overseas, or at any regional office of the Department of Home Affairs. a passport with at least one blank visa page.
What are the four different visas?
Most likely one of the four primary categories: student, tourist, immigrant, or worker.
What paperwork must I provide when applying for a visa in South Africa?
The paperwork needed to apply for a visa:
- A passport or other travel authorization that is still valid at least 30 days after the date of your intended trip.
- At least TWO blank pages in your passport must be available for entrance or departure endorsements.
- A completed Form BI-84 (application for a visa)
- Payment of the prescribed fee
- A yellow fever vaccine record, if necessary.
- A declaration and/or documents attesting to the reason for and length of your visit.
- Two colour passport photographs
- A ticket for your return or next flight, if you’re flying.
- • You must present the following extra documentation if you are traveling with or joining children (minors) in South Africa.
- Proof of guardianship or custody or
- Consent from the guardian in the case of an unaccompanied minor
- Documents demonstrating your ability to pay for your living expenses while staying in South Africa:
- Bank statements
- Salary advances
- Undertakings by the host(s) in South Africa
- Bursary
- Medical cover or
- Cash available (including credit cards and travelers’ cheques)
