✓ Mandatory
Passport Front Page
Scanned colour copy of your passport bio-data page
South Africa
Visa type: Visa Required
Requirements last updated: 11/4/2026
Processing:10–15 working daysValidity:30 daysFrom:Contact for pricing
Required Documents
12 documents✓ Mandatory
Passport Back Page
Scanned colour copy of the last page of your passport
✓ Mandatory
Passport-Size Photograph
Recent photograph on plain white background, front-facing
✓ Mandatory
Completed Visa Application Form
South Africa visa application form (BI-84)
✓ Mandatory
Bank Statement (Last 3 Months)
Bank statement showing sufficient funds
✓ Mandatory
Proof of Employment / NOC
Employment letter or No Objection Certificate
✓ Mandatory
Income Tax Returns (Last 2–3 Years)
Income tax return filings
✓ Mandatory
Return / Onward Flight Ticket
Confirmed return or onward flight booking
✓ Mandatory
Hotel Booking / Accommodation Proof
Confirmed hotel reservation for duration of stay
✓ Mandatory
Travel Itinerary
Day-by-day travel plan in South Africa
✓ Mandatory
Cover Letter
Cover letter stating purpose of visit
✓ Mandatory
Travel Health Insurance
Valid travel health insurance for the stay
Conditional Documents
These documents are required only in specific situations. Tap a group to expand.
⚡ ConditionalIf arriving from endemic areas
Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate
Required if arriving from or transiting through yellow fever endemic countries
Important Notes
Children Travelling
- Children require an unabridged birth certificate and parental consent affidavit — applies to all nationalities travelling with minors
Application Process
- Apply at the South African High Commission or VFS Global in your city
- Biometrics may be required — check with the consulate
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