SOUTH AFRICA

Types of Visas
  • Business Visitor
  • Tourism Visitor
  • Family Visitor
BUSINESS VISITOR
  • Valid passport with at least 3 months validity from the date of travel
  • 1 Visa Application Form duly filled-up
    (Form to be filled in BLOCK LETTERS and use BLACK INK only.
  • 2 Photographs
  • Covering letter addressed to The Visa Officer, South African High Commission
  • Bank Statement of applicant for last 3 months
    (Original with bank seal and signature). Minimum bank balance should be above INR 60,000
  • Confirmed Air Tickets
  • Invitation Letter from South African Company on letterhead
  • Authority Letter for submission and collection on applicant’s behalf.
  • Original Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate
    (for those travellers that have visited a yellow fever belt country during the last 12 months).
TOURISM VISITOR
  • Valid passport with at least 3 months validity from the date of travel
  • 1 Visa Application Form duly filled-up
    (Form to be filled in BLOCK LETTERS and use BLACK INK only.
  • 2 Photographs
  • Covering letter addressed to The Visa Officer, South African High Commission
  • Proof of Hotel Accommodation confirmation
    (Directly from South African travel agents on their letterhead or directly from South African hotel)
    ​Note : For tourist visa the hotel confirmation, day to day tour itinerary and printout of return ticket should be on the letter head of same travel agent.
  • Day-to-day travel itinerary
  • Confirmed Air Tickets
  • If applicant's travel is on invitation from South Africa and applicant is being sponsored, the inviting/sponsoring person's bank statement is required
  • Bank Statement of applicant for last 3 months
    (Original with bank seal and signature). Minimum bank balance should be above INR 60,000
  • Authority Letter for submission and collection on applicant’s behalf.
  • Original Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate
    (for those travellers that have visited a yellow fever belt country during the last 12 months).
FAMILY VISITOR
  • Valid passport with at least 3 months validity from the date of travel
  • 1 Visa Application Form duly filled-up
    (Form to be filled in BLOCK LETTERS and use BLACK INK only.
  • 2 Photographs
  • Covering letter addressed to The Visa Officer, South African High Commission
  • Affidavit from Department of Internal Affairs in South Africa is mandatory
  • Invitation Letter indicating of purpose and duration of visit
  • Invitee’s Passport (front and last page)
  • If stay is more than 30 days then the High Commission requires day to day detailed itinerary covering the entire stay in South Africa from Invitee on A-4 sheet. The Invitee s name, address, contact number should be mentioned and the letter should be signed by the Invitee
  • Invitee's visa copy
  • Confirmed Air Tickets
  • Authority Letter for submission and collection on applicant’s behalf.
  • Original Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate
    (for those travellers that have visited a yellow fever belt country during the last 12 months).
Visa Fees and Other Charges

Business Visitor / Tourism Visitor / Family Visitor:

Visa Fees:
NIL

VFS Service Charges: 
INR 1,370 in cash
Visa Processing Time: 
Business Visitor: 5-10 working days​
Tourism Visitor: 5-10 working days​
Family Visitor: 10-15 working days​
Application to be made through VFS

Location
South Africa Visa Application Centre
VFS Global Services Pvt. Ltd.
International Trade Tower, S-2 Level
Nehru Place, New Delhi 110019, India.
Phone:  91 22 67866066.
email: infoza.india@vfshelpline.com
High Commission Address
A-18, Vasant Marg,
Vasant Vihar,
New Delhi 110057
Tel : 26149411-19
Fax : 26143605
Email: immigration.section@gmail.com
Web : www.sahc-india.com
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