Get a South Africa Visa
Visa Application Requirements for an South Africa Tourist Visa
Visa Exempt
Visa exempt for a stay of up to 90 days. The traveller must:
- Hold a passport valid at least 30 days beyond the period of intended stay
- Hold a machine-readable passport
- Hold documents showing proof of purpose of trip
- Hold proof of sufficient funds
- Hold proof of onward/return flights
- Hold all documents required for the next destination
- Confirm with the airline that boarding will be permitted without a visa as these conditions are subject to change
Vaccinations
Some countries may require vaccinations if your immediately prior point of departure is from countries deemed a health risk. Please go to http://www.cdc.gov/travel/contentVaccinations.aspx for the most up to date health requirements for each segment of your trip.
Visa Application Requirements for an South Africa Business Visa
Visa Exempt
Visa exempt for a stay of up to 90 days. The traveller must:
- Hold a passport valid at least 30 days beyond the period of intended stay
- Hold a machine-readable passport
- Hold documents showing proof of purpose of trip
- Hold proof of sufficient funds
- Hold proof of onward/return flights
- Hold all documents required for the next destination
- Confirm with the airline that boarding will be permitted without a visa as these conditions are subject to change
Vaccinations
Some countries may require vaccinations if your immediately prior point of departure is from countries deemed a health risk. Please go to http://www.cdc.gov/travel/contentVaccinations.aspx for the most up to date health requirements for each segment of your trip.
South Africa Visa FAQ
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When is the best time to apply for my South Africa visa?
The best time to apply for your South Africa visa is 1-2 months before your travel date. -
Do I have to send you my passport to get a South Africa visa? Is it safe to send a passport?
You will need to send your actual passport, not a copy of it. The South Africa visa is stamped on your passport and will become one of your passport pages. Visa requests cannot be processed without your original passport. Because of the importance of your passport, we strongly suggest that you send your application and passport to CIBTvisas in a secure way, using a traceable courier such as FedEx, UPS, Express Mail or Certified Mail.