South Africa Visa Documents Checklist
Tourist VisaBusiness VisaVisitor Visa
Tourist Visa Application Details:
- Original passport with at least 6 months validity from the date of intended travel along with the original previous passport (if any)
- Completely filled and signed visa application form
- 2 latest passport size white background photographs with face close up (do not staple the photograph), refer to photo specifications page for details
- Covering letter from the applicant stating name, passport number and the purpose of travel
- Latest original personal bank statement for the last 6 months
- Return air ticket and accommodation confirmation
- Day to day travel itinerary
If Self Employed / Business
- Relationship proof with the company (i.e. MOA if Director, Partnership deed if Partner and Proprietorship certificate if Proprietor)
- Company’s latest bank statement for the last 6 months and ITR of last 3 years
If Employed / Service Person
- No objection certificate from the current Employer for the duration of travel
- Salary slip for the last three months / salary certificate from the Employer
If Student
- Leave sanction letter from the School / Institute, if closed then letter stating that
- School / Institute ID card copy
Please Note
- Vaccination certificate i.e. yellow fever certificate is required if applicant/s will travel through or stay in yellow fever belt
- For the applicants below 18 years notarized consent affidavit and notarized original birth certificate is required
Business Visa Application Details:
- Original passport with at least 6 months validity from the date of intended travel along with the original previous passport (if any)
- Completely filled and signed visa application form
- 2 latest passport size white background photographs with face close up (do not staple the photograph), refer to photo specifications page for details
- Covering letter from the applicant stating name, passport number and the purpose of travel
- Letter of invitation from the South African hosts stating name, passport number, purpose and duration of stay of applicant. Letter must have the physical address, as well as contact details of the host and host’s/authorized signature’s name, designation and signature; and attested by commissioner of OATHS or South African Police (South Africa)
- Latest original personal bank statement for the last 6 months
- Return air ticket and accommodation confirmation
If Self Employed / Business
- Relationship proof with the company (i.e. MOA if Director, Partnership deed if Partner and Proprietorship certificate if Proprietor)
- Company’s latest bank statement for the last 6 months and ITR of last 3 years
If Employed / Service Person
- No objection certificate from the current Employer for the duration of travel
- Salary slip for the last three months / salary certificate from the Employer
Please Note
- Vaccination certificate i.e. yellow fever certificate is required if applicant/s will travel through or stay in yellow fever belt
Visitor Visa Application Details:
- Original passport with at least 6 months validity from the date of intended travel along with the original previous passport (if any)
- Completely filled and signed visa application form
- 2 latest passport size white background photographs with face close up (do not staple the photograph), refer to photo specifications page for details
- Covering letter from the applicant stating name, passport number and the purpose of travel
- Letter of invitation from the South African hosts stating name, passport number, purpose and duration of stay of applicant. Letter must have the physical address, as well as contact details of the host and host’s/authorized signature’s name, designation and signature; and Host ID copy and Invitation Letter attested by commissioner of OATHS or South African Police (South Africa)
- Passport and valid residence permit copy of the inviting person
- Latest original personal bank statement for the last 6 months
- Return air ticket
If Self Employed / Business
- Relationship proof with the company (i.e. MOA if Director, Partnership deed if Partner and Proprietorship certificate if Proprietor)
- Company’s latest bank statement for the last 6 months and ITR of last 3 years
If Employed / Service Person
- No objection certificate from the current Employer for the duration of travel
- Salary slip for the last three months / salary certificate from the Employer
If Student
- Leave sanction letter from the School / Institute, if closed then letter stating that
- School / Institute ID card copy
Please Note
- Vaccination certificate i.e. yellow fever certificate is required if applicant/s will travel through or stay in yellow fever belt
- For the applicants below 18 years notarized consent affidavit and notarized original birth certificate is required