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You can apply for a Study Visa by filling out Form BI-1738 if you are an international student who wants to study in South Africa. You must apply for a study visa at a Visa Facilitation Services (VFS) Center nearby the college or university you intend to attend or at the nearest South African Embassy, Consulate or Mission abroad.
If you want to travel to South Africa, you will require the following.
The following documents must accompany the BI-1738 application form.
How to Apply
To apply, submit your application in person at a South African embassy or consulate abroad. Present the necessary documentation and the pay fee for the visa application. South African universities and educational institutions are likely to help facilitate the process.
Visa Processing Time
The time to process a Student Visa application in South Africa varies from 4 to 8 weeks.
Duration
Study Visa must be given for the duration of the course that is registered for at a learning institution other than a school. Study permits for establishments classified as schools must be valid for the entire study period, as long as it does not surpass eight years for primary and six years for secondary schools.
Fees
Keep in mind that a fee is associated with issuing a visa; you should inquire about the price with the office since it is revised annually. Different currencies from different nations are required to pay the fee. For the Study Visa, the DHA Application Fee costs 425 ZAR, and the VFS Service Fee is 1,550 ZAR.
An extension for the Study Visa can be submitted only in South Africa. It must be sent at least 60 days before the current student visa reaches its expiry.
Work
A Student Visa holder is permitted to work 20 hours per week part-time.
Study
This visa allows you to study in South Africa.
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