Visitor Visa South Africa

About

If you would like to visit South Africa, you must first obtain a valid visa before entering the country. A permit will be released for a 90-day visit for business or tourism purposes. 

Some countries are exempt from visa requirements, which means their citizens don't need a visa. 

South African ports of entry do not issue visas, so airline officials must insist on them before boarding passengers. If you show up without a visa, immigration officials must board a flight back to your home country.

Eligibility

To be eligible, you must;

  • be visiting the country for a limited amount of time.
  • not be from a country exempt from a South African Visa.

Documents

You will need the following documents.

  • A valid passport and other travel documents and acceptable for your intended stay. 
  • Have at least one blank page in your passport for endorsements. 
  • A valid visa, if necessary, and sufficient funds to cover your daily expenses during your stay. 
  • A connecting or return ticket. 
  • You need Yellow fever certificates if your journey begins or ends in the yellow fever belts of Africa or South America.

Process

Visitor Visa is given to foreign visitors who live permanently outside South Africa & are seeking to visit here for the sake of business or tourism for 90 days less. 

A visa means that your submitted application has been assessed by a consular officer at a South African Embassy, Consulate or Mission that you are qualified to enter the country for a specific purpose.

Visa Processing Time
The visa can take ten working days to process. Individuals should submit their applications ahead of time to prevent travel delays.

How to Apply
The visa application process is online. You must pay a certain fee, provide the necessary documents and wait for confirmation. You may also hire a visa consultant to avoid any trouble.

Duration & Fees

Duration
The Visit Visa is valid for 90 days.

Fees
A fee is charged for issuing a visa. You should also check the cost with the office. It is updated annually. Generally, the Visit Visa can cost 33 EUR.

Extension

Foreign people seeking to renew their stay while in South Africa should apply at the nearest South African Ministry of Home Affairs office. It is necessary to submit the request in person.

Highlights

Work
Work is not permitted on this visa.

Business
The visa can be allotted for business visit purposes.

Tourism
Use this visa for tourism purposes.

Transit
It can also act as a Transit Visa.

 

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