Passport/Visa
| | Passport Required? | Visa Required? | Return Ticket Required? | | British | Yes | No | Yes | | Australian | Yes | No | Yes | | Canadian | Yes | No | Yes | | USA | Yes | No | Yes | | OtherEU | Yes | No | Yes | | Japanese | Yes | No | Yes |
PASSPORTS: Passport valid for at least period covering stay in South Africa required by all.
VISAS: Required by all except the following for business and tourist purposes:
(a) nationals of countries referred to in the chart above and nationals of Iceland, Liechtenstein, New Zealand, Norway and Switzerland for unlimited period of stay;
(b) nationals of Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Ecuador, Israel, Jamaica, Malta, Paraguay, San Marino, St Helena, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Swaziland, Uruguay and Venezuela for visits of up to 90 days;
(c) nationals of Antigua & Barbuda, Barbados, Belize, Benin, Bolivia, Botswana, Cape Verde, Costa Rica, Cyprus, Gabon, Guyana, Hong Kong (SAR), Hungary, Jordan, Korea (Rep), Lesotho, Macau (SAR), Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mauritius, Mexico, Namibia, Peru, Seychelles, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Thailand, Turkey and Zambia for visits of up to 30 days;
(d) transit passengers continuing their journey by the same or first connecting aircraft provided holding onward or return documentation and not leaving the airport.
Note: a) Nationals of Bangladesh, China (PR), India, Pakistan, Russian Federation and Sri Lanka must meet specific requirements before any visa application will be considered. Contact the Consulate for further details. (b) Holders of Visitors visas are not allowed to take up employment in South Africa. (c) Unaccompanied children under the age of 18 years must hold written consent from their parents when travelling alone. (d) Study or work permits must be obtained in the country of normal residence before entry into South Africa.
Types of visa and cost: Visitors, Business and Transit: £27. Study Permits: £71-94 (depending on level of education). Work Permits: £94. Workseekers Permits: £47. Nationals of India and Zimbabwe are exempt from visa fees. Other nationals must apply for a visa with the appropriate fee. All fees are subject to change without notice: please check with Embassy or Consulate to confirm costs.
Note: Visa fees will only be requested from nationals of Belize, Benin, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Hong Kong (SAR), Kenya, Korea (Rep), Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Turkey if the intended visit exceeds 30 days.
Application to: Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy or High Commission); see Contact Addresses section. Applicants in countries where South Africa is not represented may send their applications to the embassy in the nearest country.
Application requirements: (a) Passport with at least two blank pages valid for the duration of the visit to South Africa. (b) Two passport-size photos. (c) One completed application form (failure to complete the application fully and in detail may result in visa being delayed or refused). (d) Fee (payable by cash, bank draft or postal order). (e) A stamped self-addressed special delivery envelope if applying by post. (f) A valid yellow fever certificate, if travelling through or from a yellow fever endemic area. (g) Proof of sufficient funds to cover visit. (h) Onward/return ticket and, if in transit, proof of sufficient documentation for admission to the country of destination. For Study permits: (a)-(g) and, (h) Letter, with official letterhead, of admission from a South African education institution, confirming exact period of study and accommodation arrangements. (i) Letter from current place of study, if on a student exchange. (j) A refundable cash deposit if the intended period of study is longer than one year. For work permits: (b)-(f) and, (g) Passport with at least two blank pages valid for a minimum of one year. (h) Completed medical form. (i) Time bound contract of employment from South African company stating occupation, position, maximum duration of employment and remuneration offered. (j) Proof of advertisements in a South African national newspaper. (k) CV of applicant. (l) Testimonials and/or service certificates from previous employers indicating, inter alia, the applicant’s competence and/or skills. (m) Proof of qualifications. (n) Proof of registration with appropriate professional organisation in South Africa, where applicable. (o) Certified copy of marriage cerfiicate, Divorce Decree, full birth certificates of children and/or proof of maintenance paid to family members, where applicable. For Business visas: (a)-(g) and, (h) Comprehensive business letters from both the UK and South African companies confirming the purpose, nature and duration of the visit.
Note: (a) In the case of failure to comply with any of these regulations, visitors may be required to leave a cash deposit with the Immigration Officer. (b) Visitors must be of sound mind and body. (c) Medical insurance is required by all visitors.
Working days required: Applications should be made well in advance. Although the minimum processing time is ten days, nationals applying in the UK for a visa are advised to apply well in advance of their departure date. Work permits may take up to 12 weeks to process.
Temporary residence: Temporary residence permits encompass Study, Work or Workseeker Permits. Contact the nearest Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy) for further details.
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