How To Get South African Visa | Secret to Get South Africa Visa |
Visitors' visas are for international travellers (citizens of other countries) who have permanent residence outside South Africa and
who wish to visit the country on a temporary basis for tourism or business purposes for a period of 90 days or less.
Documents required to apply for a visa
1- A passport or travel document valid for no less than 30 days after the expiry of your intended visit
2- Your passport must have at least TWO unused page for entry / departure endorsements
3- A completed Form BI-84 (application for a visa)
4- Payment of the prescribed fee
5- A yellow-fever vaccination certificate (if required)
6- Statement and/or documentation confirming the purpose and duration of your visit
7- Two colour passport photographs
8- A return or onward ticket if you are travelling by air
9- If you have children (minors) travelling with you or joining in South Africa, you will need to provide the following additional documents
1- Proof of guardianship or custody or
2- Consent from the guardian in the case of an unaccompanied minor
10- Proof of financial means to pay for your living expenses while in South Africa in the form of:
1- Bank statements
2- Salary advances
3- Undertakings by the host(s) in South Africa
4- Bursary
5- Medical cover or
6- Cash available (including credit cards and travellersí cheques).
Requirements for entering South Africa
You will need the following if you wish to visit South Africa:
1- A valid and acceptable passport or travel document for your intended stay
2- At least one blank page in your passport for endorsements
3- A valid visa, if required
4- Sufficient funds to pay for your day-to-day expenses during your stay
5- A return or onward ticket
6- Yellow fever certificates if your journey starts or entails passing through the yellow fever belt of Africa or South America.