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If you want to visit South Africa, you must produce a valid visa before you can enter into the country. A visa will be issued for a visit for tourism or business purposes and is valid for a period of 90 days.

Some countries are exempted from visa control, which means that citizens from those countries do not need a visa to visit South Africa.

Visas are not issued at South African ports of entry, and airline officials must insist on visas before allowing passengers to board. If you arrive without a visa, immigration officials are obliged to put you onto a flight back to your home country. Depending on your intended visit, you can apply for a Visitor’s Visa or a Transit Visa. Find out more about the:

requirements for a visa
types of visas
countries exempt from South African visas

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Here’s what you need to know about Visas

I I f you’re a citizen of another country and want to travel to South Africa then you need a visa. The “visitor” visa is for international travellers who permanently reside outside South Africa. It’s also for those who wish to visit the country on a more temporary basis for tourism or business purposes. But it won’t last forever. Once acquired, this visa is valid for a no longer than 90 days.

Having a visa simply means that your application has been reviewed at a South African embassy, mission or consulate and that the consular officer has determined you eligible to enter the country for the reason you stated.

Great! Now that you’re allowed in, the visa will grant you access to the South African port of entry, where an immigration official will determine if you are allowed to enter the country and for how long. Always remember, all visitors are restricted only to the activity or reason for which their visas were issued.

So now you’ve made it into the country. Once here, the visa is considered to be a visitor’s permit. The permit’s period of validity is set from the date you came in and will be set out under the heading “conditions” on the visa label. It’s important to ensure that you apply for the correct visa or permit. If not, entry into the country may be refused if the purpose of the visit was not correctly stated.

Depending on where you’re from, visa requirements differ from country to country and the requirements are subject to change. Each application is treated as an individual case, hence you should ask your nearest South African mission or consulate abroad or any office of the Department of Home Affairs to see whether or not you are even supposed to apply for a visa.

Remember, there is a fee that will be charged for issuing you a visa, and you should check the cost with the office as well as this is updated annually. The fee is payable in different currencies in different countries.

It is incredibly important to get your visas. These are not issued at South African ports of entry, and airline officials are obliged to insist on visas before allowing passengers to board. If you arrive without a visa, immigration officials are obliged to put you onto a flight back to your home country.

Foreigners with long-term status (work permits/permit residence) in the neighbouring countries who transit the Republic to return to their employment or residence are not subject to the transit visa, provided they are in possession of proof of their status.

South Africa requires a valid yellow fever certificate from all foreign visitors and citizens over one year of age. This is essential for people travelling from an infected area or for those who have been country hopping through infected areas. Countries such as Zambia, Angola and Mozambique are considered as infected areas. For more information on visa requirements, please contact your nearest South African diplomatic mission.

South African visitors’ visas may be granted for:

visits to family or friends and also for tourism purposes
business purposes
spouse to join a spouse who is in South Africa on a work or study permit
children to join parents who are in South Africa on work or study permits
fiancée/fiancé to join his or her partner with the intention of marrying within 90 days
study purposes (max stay three months)
charitable or voluntary activities
conferences
to work in the production of a movie or show (i.e. in the entertainment industry)
for medical purposes (max stay three months)
sport events

Documents required for applying for a visa

A passport or travel document valid for no less than 30 days after the expiry of your intended visit
Your passport must have at least TWO unused pages for entry/departure endorsements
A completed Form BI-84 (application for a visa)
Payment of the prescribed fee
A yellow fever vaccination certificate (if required)
Statement and/or documentation confirming the purpose and duration of your visit
Two colour passport photographs
A return or onward ticket if you are travelling by air
Proof of guardianship or custody or;
Consent from the guardian in the case of an unaccompanied minor
Bank statements;
Salary advances;
Undertakings by the host(s) in South Africa;
Medical cover or
Cash available (including credit cards and travellers’ cheques)

Requirements for entering South Africa

You will need the following if you wish to visit South Africa:

A valid and acceptable passport or travel document for your intended stay
At least one blank page in your passport for endorsements
A valid visa, if required
Sufficient funds to pay for your day-to-day expenses during your stay
A return or onward ticket
Yellow fever certificates if your journey starts or entails passing through the yellow fever belt of Africa or South America.

Don't forget that there are certain goods that you cannot bring into South Africa and other goods on which duties need to be paid.

For Customs requirements, click here .

For Agricultural requirements, click here .

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Write your email address on the upper right hand corner of your application form to receive updates on the status of your application.

SOUTH AFRICAN MISSIONS IN THE UNITED STATES:

For residents of Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyoming including the US Territory of Guam:

The South African Consulate General in Los Angeles, CA 6300 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 600 Los Angeles, CA 90048 Tel. (323) 651-0902 Emergency: (323) 244-0360 Email Website:

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South African Visitor's Visa

Due to COVID-19 pandemic, visits to our offices for civic services are strictly by appointment only . Applicants are reminded to kindly ensure they make an appointment before presenting at the Embassy/Consulate General.

PLEASE NOTE : IN ORDER TO COMPLY WITH REGULATION 2(1) (A) OF THE IMMIGRATION ACT OF 2014, ONLY MACHINE READABLE TRAVEL DOCUMENTS (MRTDs) WILL BE ACCEPTED ON SUBMISSION OF VISA APPLICATIONS AND AT PORT OF ENTRY. THEREFORE, NO EXTENDED PASSPORTS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

Duration and Purpose of Stay

U.S. citizens (U.S. passport holders) visiting the Republic of South Africa for ninety (90) days or less for tourism / business purposes do not need visas.

U.S. green card holders (non-US passport holders) and nationals of other countries must check the list of visa exempt countries to see if they need to apply for visas. If the names of their countries are not listed, it means they need to apply for visas. There are also countries that are visa exempt if applicant is traveling to South Africa for a period of 30 days or less.

There are countries which are required to apply for visas but are exempt from visa fees, e.g. India, Colombia, Mexico, etc. Please refer to the list of countries that pay for visa and if your country is not listed it means you do not need to pay for visa.

Note: If your visit would exceed ninety days or if you want to travel to South Africa to study or to work, you will need to apply for a temporary residence visa instead of a visitor's visa. Requirements for a temporary residence visa are not the same with visitor's visa.

Yellow fever certificate is required only if the applicant is passing through yellow fever belt area before entering South Africa.

Foreigners who wish to visit South Africa must have passports / travel documents valid for thirty (30) more days after the intended return date from South Africa. The passport must contain at least two (2) unused (blank) pages labeled Visa when presented at the Embassy or Consulate; One page is for affixing the visa or permit at the Embassy/Consulate and the other page is for endorsement of entry/departure stamp by the South African Immigration Services. Note: Visa pages referred to above do not include pages reserved for Endorsements , Amendments or Observations .

What is a visa?

A visa is an authorization only to the holder to proceed to the Republic to report to an immigration officer at a port of entry for the purpose of being examined as to his/her ability to comply with the (entry) requirements of the Immigration Act, 2002 (Act No. 13 of 2002), as amended. Possession of a visa does not guarantee the holder automatic admission into the Republic of South Africa.

What visa is needed to conduct short term or urgent work?

All foreigners who intend to conduct short term or urgent work in the Republic of South Africa, including, but not limited, to service technicians, trainers / instructors and film crews, for a period not exceeding three (3) months must hold authorization to conduct work in terms of Section 11(2) , which must be applied for and issued at a South African foreign embassy, before traveling to the Republic of South Africa.

Section 11(2) authorization to conduct work on a visitor’s visa
Service technicians (installation, repair and maintenance work)
Commercial stills and film producing industry

If approved, the authorization to work shall not be extended beyond the validity period of the visa issued. On first issue, a section 11(2) visa may be issued for not more than 3 months. Where a further extension is required within the Republic an extension may be allowed for a final period not exceeding three months.

Any person who has been issued with a Section 11(2) visa and had it extended for another 3 months shall not qualify for a Section 11(2) visa within the same calendar year. If a visa was issued with dates that overlap into a new calendar year, the dates falling into the new calendar year will be calculated as part of the new calendar year.

Applicants should be informed, and reminded that a Section 11(2) is not a work visa and should not be used for an ongoing regular work activity. In the case of technicians for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) who are required to travel to RSA on a year on year basis to maintain and repair equipment, such applicants will have to re-apply for authorization each year. Back to back Section 11(2) applications within the same year by the same applicant at the Mission will not be accepted. Within the Republic, extensions or renewals not exceeding 3 months will only be accepted once per calendar year.

General Information about Visas

visits to family or friends and also for tourism purposes
business purposes
spouse to join a spouse who is in South Africa on a work or study visas
children to join parents who are in South Africa on work or study visas
study purposes
charitable or voluntary activities
research
conferences
to work in the production of a movie or show (i.e. in the entertainment industry)
or medical purposes, when a patient needs to receive life saving treatment. (max stay 3-months)
sport events Documents required to apply for a visa
A passport or travel document valid for no less than 30 days after the expiry of your intended visit
Your passport must have at least one unused page for entry / departure endorsements
A completed Form BI-84 (application for a visa)
Payment of the prescribed fee
A yellow-fever vaccination certificate (if required)
Statement and/or documentation confirming the purpose and duration of your visit
Two colour passport photographs A return or onward ticket if you are travelling by air
If you have children (minors) travelling with you or joining in South Africa, you will need to provide the following additional documents
Unabridged birth certificate Proof of guardianship or custody or
Consent from the guardian in the case of an unaccompanied minor
Proof of financial means to pay for your living expenses while in South Africa in the form of:
Bank statements Salary advances Undertakings by the host(s) in South Africa Bursary Medical cover or
Cash available (including credit cards and travellers’ cheques)

Requirements for entering South Africa

A valid and acceptable passport or travel document for your intended stay  
At least one blank page in your passport for endorsements  
A valid visa, if required  Sufficient funds to pay for your day-to-day expenses during your stay  
A return or onward ticket  
Yellow fever certificates if your journey starts or entails passing through the yellow fever belt of Africa or South America.

 Countries exempt from South African Visas

The holder of a national South African passport, travel document and document for travel purposes.  
The citizen who is a holder of a national passport (diplomatic, official or ordinary) of the following countries / territories / international organisations is not required to hold a visa in respect of purposes for which a visitor’s permit may be issued or by virtue of being a person contemplated in section 31(3)(b) [accredited in SA] for an intended stay of 90 days or less and when in transit:
 African Union Laissez Passer
 Australia  
 Chile (only ordinary passport holders)
Czech Republic

TYPES OF VISAS

Visas for medical treatment  
Visas for working in the entertainment industry  
Visas for attending a conference  
Visas for compliance of Treaty conditions  
Visas for crew (maritime)  
Visas for cultural / economic / social exchange programmes  
Transit visas (foreigners en-route to the neighbouring countries)
 Include a letter from a medical practitioner or medical institution, indicating the nature of the ailment, the reason/ necessity for treatment, the period of treatment and particulars of the appointment/s made in South Africa
 Include full details of the person or institution responsible for the medical expenses and hospital fees. If your medical scheme or employer will be liable for the expenses incurred, proof of medical cover must be submitted  
People who require medical treatment for longer than three months must apply for a temporary residency permit.
 Emergency patients transported by emergency flights or vehicles will be allowed entry if they do not have a visa. Immigration officers will facilitate their entry by not applying clearance procedures.
However,  The person in charge of the emergency flight (or the pilot, the driver of the vehicle or the aircraft /vehicle owner) must report the entry and presence of the patient as soon as possible to an office of the Department of Home Affairs  
An immigration officer will visit the patient and if necessary, will issue the necessary medical permit. If the patient does not have a valid passport, she/he will be issued with a permit to legalise his or her stay for the duration of his or her  hospitalisation.  
 You must submit an application for a visa with the relevant documentation as listed on the application form, pay the prescribed fee and you must also request for authorisation to work on the visitor’s visa at your nearest South African embassy or mission.
If approved, your visa will be endorsed to allow you to stay and work for a period of between 30 and  90 days.

Types of Temporary Residence Visas

At least an amount in cash to be invested in the Republic as determined from time to time by the Minister, after consultation with the Minister of Trade and Industry or  
At least an amount in cash and a capital contribution as determined from time to time by the Minister, is available.  
An undertaking by the applicant that atleast 60% of the total staff complement to be employed in the operations shall be South African Citizens or permanent residents, permanently employed in various positions.  
The South African Revenue Service
Unemployment Insurance Fund
Compensation Fund for Occupational Injuries
Companies and Intellectual Properties Commission, where legally required and
Relevant professional body, board or council recognized by SAQA, where applicable.
the feasibility of the business
and the contribution to the national interest of the Republic.
A yellow fever vaccination certificate if you have travelled or intend travelling through a yellow fever endemic area  Medical and radiology reports
Information and Communication Technology
 Clothing and textile manufacturing
 Chemicals and bio-technology  
Agro-processing  Metals and minerals refinement
 Automotive manufacturing
 Tourism  Crafts

 Business Visa applications made for existing businesses require the following documents (in addition to all those listed above) to be submitted with the temporary residence application form:  

Financial statements for the preceding financial year  
The contribution to the national interest of the Republic
A duly completed application form signed by yourself, the applicant
 A passport valid for no less than 30 days after the expiry of intended visit  
Payment of the prescribed fee
 A vaccination certificate, if required by the Act  
 bank statements  
cash available,
or  travellers’ cheques  
Medical and radiology reports  
A police clearance certificate from each country in which you resided for 12 months or longer since the age of 18 years
 A written undertaking by the employer accepting responsibility for the costs related to the deportation of the applicant and his/ her dependent family members, should it become necessary.  
A certificate from the Department of Labour  
Proof of qualifications evaluated by SAQA and translated by a sworn translator into one of the official languages of the Republic
 A contract of employment signed by both yourself and the employer.
 Full particulars of the employer including proof of registration with the Registrar of Companies
 An undertaking by the employer to inform the Director- General upon the employee no longer being in the employ of such employer or when employed in a different capacity or role.
 All required documentation for a spouse and/or children if they intend to accompany you  
 A duly completed application form signed by yourself, the applicant.  
A passport valid for no less than 30 days after the expiry of  Payment of the prescribed fee.  
A vaccination certificate, if required by the Act.  
A cash deposit equivalent to the value of a return or an undertaking from the employer  
Medical and radiology reports
 A police clearance certificate from each country in which you resided for 12 months or longer since the age of 18 years  
Proof of application for a certificate of registration with the accredited professional body, council or board recognized by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).  
Proof of evaluation of the foreign qualification/s by SAQA translated by a sworn translator into one of the official languages of the Republic.  
Proof of employment within 12 months after obtaining a Critical skills work visa in the form of an employment contract specifying the occupation and capacity in which the foreigner shall be employed.
 A passport valid for no less than 30 days after the expiry of intended visit.  
Payment of the prescribed fee  
A vaccination certificate, if required by the Act
bank statements  
or  travellers’ cheques
 A cash deposit of equivalent value to a return ticket
 An employment contract with the company abroad  
A letter from the employer/company abroad confirming that the you will be transferred to a branch/affiliate company in South Africa  
A letter from the South African company where you will work, confirming the transfer from the parent/affiliated company abroad. This letter should specify the occupation and capacity in which you will be employed and should also confirm that the maximum duration of employment will not exceed 4 years  
that you will leave South Africa once the 4-year period comes to an end  confirming that your passport is valid  
that you will be employed in the position for which the permit is issued  
A police clearance certificate from each country in which you resided for 12 months or longer since the age of 18 years  
All required documentation for a spouse and/or children if they intend to accompany you  
Submit duly completed application forms signed by the applicants  
Provide a corroborated statement demonstrating the need to employ foreign workers and the number of foreigners to be employed
 A certificate by the Department of Labour
Companies and Intellectual Properties Commission, where legally required
The applicant for a corporate visa must provide proof that at least 60% of the total staff complement that are employed are citizens and permanent residents employed permanently in various positions.  
Provide a job description and remuneration for each foreign worker  
 the foreigner workers have valid passports  the foreign workers will be employed only in the specific positions for which the visa are issued  the foreign workers will leave South Africa on completion of their duties
 A cash deposit or guarantee for the foreign workers may be payable by the corporate entity or by the workers in the case of skilled workers  
A passport valid for no less than 30 days after the expiry of intended visit
 Payment of the prescribed fee  
Proof of medical cover  
A cash deposit equivalent to the value of a return ticket.
In the case of African students, an undertaking from the relevant government to take full responsibility of the student and to pay all costs, should it become necessary to deport the student  
An unabridged birth certificate in the case of minors.  
In the case of a minor, the particulars of the person in the Republic of South Africa who will act as the learner’s guardian and a letter from such person confirming guardianship
 Consent from both parents for your stay in South Africa, or from the parent who has sole custody, along with proof of sole custody
 An official letter from the educational institution, where you intend to study, confirming provisional acceptance and the duration of the course.
 Proof of medical cover renewed annually for the period of study with a medical scheme registered in terms of the Medical Schemes Act.
 If you are 18 years and older, a police clearance certificate from each country in which you resided for 12 months or longer since the age of 18 years is required. This should be submitted with the application  
 No foreigner may displace a South African citizen/resident at a local educational institution
The student must have proof of sufficient funds to pay for day- to-day living expenses, accommodation as well as tuition fees during his/her stay in South Africa  
The student must have adequate medical cover with a registered South African medical scheme and proof thereof  
A duly completed application Form BI-1738  
A passport valid for no less than 30 days after the expiry of intended visit  
A vaccination certificate, if required by the Act  
 bank statements
 cash available,
Undertaking(s) by the host(s) in the Republic of South Africa  
A cash deposit equivalent to the value of a return ticket or an undertaking by the relevant institution to cover costs for deportation, if necessary  
 A police clearance certificate from each country in which you resided for 12 months or longer since the age of 18 years
 A letter from the Department of Education or a public higher educational institution in the South Africa, confirming that it is responsible for organizing/administering the programme, outlining the activities and duration thereof, as well as confirming that it will take full responsibility for the student whilst he/she is in the country
 A letter from an organ of the foreign state, confirming the particulars of the student, including confirmation of the student’s registration with a tertiary educational institution abroad, as well as the date on which study will commence  
A report from a South African organ of state or learning institution prescribed in regulation 19(3)  
 A duly completed application Form BI-1738  
Undertaking(s) by the host(s) in the Republic of South Africa
 Proof of medical cover  Medical and radiology reports  
A cash deposit equivalent to the value of a return ticket or an undertaking by the relevant institution to cover costs for deportation, if necessary, along with proof of a return ticket  
A letter from the organ of state confirming the status/existence of the exchange programme.  
A letter from the educational institution abroad confirming your enrolment or a letter from the foreign state organ confirming your participation in the programme and their awareness of the exchange programme.
 Annual reports from the sponsoring body, outlining progress of the programme. In the absence of a sponsoring body, the educational institution or organ of state must submit the reports.
A police clearance certificate from each country in which you resided for 12 months or longer since the age of 18 years
bank statements
 Undertaking(s) by the host(s) in the Republic of South Africa  
A cash deposit equivalent to the value of a return ticket or an undertaking by the relevant institution to cover costs for deportation, if necessary, along with proof of a return ticket
 the position for which the exchange permit will be issued exists
that your remuneration complies with labour requirements
 the employer will provide for your welfare and needs whilst in its employ  
the employer will inform the Department if you do not comply with the terms and conditions of your permit or leave the Republic  
you will leave the country when your permit expires.

You will not qualify for a permanent residence permit within 2 years after the expiry of your exchange permit.  

A passport with at least 1 free page for a visa.
The passport must be valid for 30 days after expiry of the intended visit
 2 recent passport size colour photographs
 A photocopy of a valid residential permit, if applicable
 Permit fees (cash or bank transfer);
 A vaccination certificate (if you have travelled through or intend travelling to the yellow fever belt)  
The minimum payment to a foreigner shall be per month, the amount determined from time to time by the Minister, this amount is currently set at R37 000,00 .
 A minimum prescribed net worth currently set at R37 000,00 .
 The spouse and dependent children accompanying the holder of a retired person visa may be issued with an appropriate visa.

Relative’s Visa

A relative’s visa may be issued for the prescribed period by the Director-General to a foreigner who is a member of the immediate family of a citizen or a permanent resident, provided that such citizen or permanent resident provides the prescribed financial assurance. The financial assurance contemplated in section 18(1) of the Act shall be an amount, per person and per month, as determined from time to time by the Minister by notice in the Gazette, to be proven by means of a current salary advice or a certified bank statement not older than three months at the time of application: Provided that the financial assurance shall not be required where the South African citizen or permanent resident is a dependent child. The current amount determined by Minister is R8 500.00. Relative’s visas are issued for a maximum period of two years at a time.

The passport must be valid for 30 days after end of the intended visit  
A vaccination certificate, if required by the Act.
 Payment of the prescribed fee (not applicable for the spouse or dependent children of a South African citizen/permanent resident)
 A cash deposit equivalent value to a return or onward ticket (not required for the spouse or dependent children of South African citizen/permanent resident).
 A statement and/or documentation confirming the purpose and duration of your visit and proof that you are an immediate family member of a South African citizen/permanent resident (a full birth certificate for children, a marriage certificate in the case of a spouse and proof of kinship for others)
Medical and radiology reports for yourself and all family members accompanying you (pregnant women and children younger than 12 years need not submit these reports)  
Proof of South African citizenship or permanent residence of the relative in South Africa in the form of an identity document or passport  
Proof availability of a minimum amount of R8500 per month per person for living expenses (this does not apply for a spouse or dependent minor child of a South African citizen/ permanent resident)  
The holder of a relatives visa may not conduct work.

Medical Treatment Visa  

Medical Treatment visas may be issued for a maximum period of six months at a time.

 To apply for a medical treatment visa, you must provide the following documentation:

 A duly completed BI-1738 application form  
The passport must be valid for 30 days after end of the intended visit
 Payment of the prescribed fee.  
A letter from your medical practitioner or a medical institution, indicating the reasons/ necessity for treatment, the period of treatment and particulars of the treatment plans in the Republic of South Africa  
Details of the person or institution responsible for your medical expenses and hospital fees
 Should your medical scheme or employer not be liable for expenses incurred, proof of financial means or medical cover must be submitted
 Proof of sufficient financial means or provision for the costs indirectly related to the treatment.
 Particulars of persons accompanying you  
A copy of a return or onward air ticket.
Kindly note that the Department may request a cash deposit equivalent to the value of an air ticket to the country of your origin or residence
 A vaccination certificate, if required by law.

ORDINARY PASSPORT / TRAVEL DOCUMENT HOLDERS WHO ARE SUBJECT TO SOUTH AFRICAN VISA FEES

SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

Fees for the issuance of a visitor’s visa in terms of section 11(1) of the Immigration Act shall be collected in respect of passport / travel document holders of the following foreign countries when travelling on an ordinary passport (visa fees are not levied for diplomatic and official/service passport holders). Please note that countries marked with an asterisk are only subject to visa fees if the intended visit exceeds thirty (30) days:

Afghanistan (Transitional Islamic State of)

Akrotiri and Dhekelia in Cyprus (Sovereign base area of)

Albania (Republic of)

American Samoa

Andorra (Principality of)

Angola (Republic of)

Armenia (Republic of)

Azerbaijan (Republic of)

Austria (Republic of)

Bahamas (The Commonwealth of the)

Bahrain (The Kingdom of)

Belarus (Republic of)

Belau (Palau) Republic of)

Byelorussia

Benin (Dahomey) (Republic of)*

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How Can I Get a South Africa Visitors’ or Tourist Visa?
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South Africa Visa

South Africa has so many beautiful scenes to visit, such as Table Mountain, Cape Town, Kruger National Park, Vineyards of Franschhoek, Western Cape, and so many more places.

If you want to travel to South Africa and visit its exciting wildlife and nature, you must apply for a valid visitors’ or tourist visa before traveling to the country. In addition, international travelers who are permanent residents of other countries who want to travel to South Africa for tourism or business-related reasons must acquire a tourist or visitors’ visa. This visa is valid for 90 days or less.

This article will explain South African visitors’ or tourist visas, Who need them, travelers who can apply for them, their requirements, etc.

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Who should apply for a South Africa visitors’ visa?

Foreigners from the following countries must apply for a South African visitors’:

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South Africa tourist visa application form:

https://visalibrary.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/APPLICATION-FOR-VISA-OR-TRANSIT-VISA.pdf

Apply for South Africa eVisa:

https://www.ivisa.com/south-africa-health-questionnaire?utm_source=passenger_locator_form

South Africa Visa Exemption

There are 52 countries whose residents do not need a South African Visitors’ visa:

Purposes to Issue a South African Visitors’ Visa

A South African visitors’ or tourist visa is granted for several reasons, here you can see a list of different reasons to apply for a visitors’ visa:

Family or friend visits, as well as vacations (tourism)
Business-related purposes
Married spouses who are in South Africa on a work or study permit
Parents with work permits or study permits may bring their children to South Africa
The fiancé or fiancée must join their partners within 90 days of their engagement
Study-related purposes
Charitable or voluntary purposes
Researching activities
Conferences
Producing movies or shows
Medical procedures
Sporting events

Who can apply for South Africa eVisa?

The government of South Africa has also provided the eVisa. Eligible applicants can apply online from anywhere in the world online. After receiving the eVisa, they can stay in South Africa for some time. The qualified countries by now are as follows but there will be more countries on the list:

South Africa Visitors’ Visa Types

South African government issues visitors’ visas for various types of situations like:

Medical treatment
Working in the entertainment industry
Attending a conference
Consent of an agreement conditions
Maritime crew
Cultural exchange programs (as well as economic and social exchange programs)
Transit visas

What are South African Visitors’ Visa Requirements?

Applicants for a South African visitors’ or tourist visa will need the required documents below:

The passport (must be valid for more than 30 days)
Applicants’ passports must have at least two blank page
A completed application form (Form BI-84)
A paid visa fee
Proof of a yellow-fever vaccination (if applicants are about to travel through the yellow fever belt)
A statement verifying the purpose and duration of the visit
Passport pictures (must be two colored pictures)
A round-trip ticket for air travelers
Evidence to show sufficient financial assets, such as a bank statement, a salary advance, a pledge by the applicant’s host, a scholarship, medical cover, or cash.

How Can I Apply for a South Africa Visitors’ Visa?

There are different steps in order to apply for a South African visitors’ visa. Here are those mentioned steps:

Apply for a visa or permit online on the VFS website (this website works with the Department of Home Affairs of South Africa), fill out the online form, pay the required fees, and set an appointment at the embassy.
Visit the embassy. Applicants need to take their printed online application form, a valid passport, and other required documents with them. (At the end of the appointment, applicants will receive an acknowledgment receipt. This receipt must be kept safe)
Wait for the embassy to contact you.
Revisit the embassy to enroll your fingerprints and photograph at the embassy.
Give your receipt and collect your documents in person at the embassy. (applicants must have their original passport to collect the final verdict.)

Important note: Applicants cannot present additional documents when their application is submitted at the embassy.

Can I extend my South Africa Visitors’ Visa?

Yes. You can prolong your stay in South Africa for another 90-days.

Can I work with a South Africa Visitors’ Visa?

No. You can only use a visitor’s visa or tourist visa to travel to South Africa for a holiday. You can also attend business, such as meetings, interviews, signing of contracts, training, or conferences.

How much is a South African Visitors’ Visa?

Applicants can pay South African visa fees in cash, money order, and visa credit cards. A South African Visitor’s visa for Business and Transit purposes is 36 US dollars. Applicants might have to pay different amounts of visa fees depending on their country of origin.

Let’s Sum Up …

The South African government issues several types of visas. A visitors’ or tourist visa is appropriate for foreigners who like to visit South Africa for tourism, business, transit, etc. This article discussed visitors’ visas, applying for them, their required documents, and fees.

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South Africa Tourist Visa Requirements - Documents, Eligibility & Fees

Indian passport holders who are willing to apply for a South Africa Tourist visa can find the necessary visa information on this page. In the following, you can find South Africa Tourist visa requirements which mainly include the visa documents and eligibility criteria. General guidelines to be followed at the time of submission of South Africa Tourist visa documents are mentioned on the page. For further visa consultation, you can contact BTW Visa Executives.

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Following is the list of documents required for South Africa Tourist visa for Indians.

A passport is a document that is required at the time of international travels. It is issued by the government of the country to verify the identity and nationality of the candidate.

The submitted passport must meet the parameters given below

It must have minimum two blank pages for the visa stamp.
It must be original and genuine.
It must be valid for 6 months ahead of the span of stay.
It must not be torn, ripped, split, or damaged in any kind of way.

One cannot cross international boundries without the passport. It is considered a criminal offense otherwise.

An old passport is a passport that has expired or is completely stamped. In the visa processing, it is required to track the travel history of the applicant.

If available, the old passport must also be provided meeting the given criteria

If any of the traveler has old passport, it must be submitted along with latest passport.
It must be original and in a good condition to access the required information.

Without the old passport, you cannot get the visa stamp. Professional visa consultation is recommended.

The photo is provided to the authority so that you can be identified based on the same.

The photographs must be provided as per the given photo specifications

It must be clicked on an all white background.
Two copies to be submitted with general photo guidelines.
It must be of proper size with dimensions of 35x45 mm (length - 45mm, breadth - 35mm).
It must have a matte finish, Without Spectacles & Sunglasses, Teeth should not be visible
It must cover face 80% of the frame.
It must be a recent photograph.
The expressions on the face must be neutral, there must not be any kind of smiling of frowning in the photograph.
Any kind of glasses must not be worn in the photograph.
The hair must be tied back so that the face is clearly visible.
The ears must be visible clearly.
It must not have any headgear worn apart from religious reasons.
It is to be taken care that your teeth do not show in the photograph.

Recent pictures are mandatory as old pictures can cause the authorities to reject your application.

An air ticket is a ticket or pass that is possessed by the traveller who is taking a flight for travelling from one location to another.

It is an important document and it should be submitted for the given reason

to and from air ticket blocking (as we recommended do not book ticket until visa not approved ),
It must be confirmed for the complete round trip.

An air ticket shows your course of travel and confirms your return to the native country.

A yellow fever vaccination is a medical certificate that proves the applicant as non-contagious for the disease.

It should be submitted as per the following

It must be original and should be issued from an authorized medical organization.

The certificate of Yellow Fever Vaccination if not provided as per the requirement and is fake, there are major chances that the applicant may not be permitted in the country.

The application form filled with all the information that is necessitated to issue a visa in your name.

The visa application form is important as it contains all the required information of the applicant. It should be filled keeping in mind the following guidelines

It must be completely filled with proper information and must be signed by the applicant.

The visa application form should be filled correctly as this information decides the fate of your visa acceptance. Professional visa consultation is recommended.

Covering Letter consists of traveler's information, Itenarary, detailed travel Information, trip expense details and your return guarantee to the home country.

The covering letter provided by the visa applicant should be acceptable based on the following guidelines

It must mention other details as well as per the Consular's request.
It must mention the accommodation details of the applicant.
It must mention the person who will be bearing all the expenses during the trip, if not travelling alone.
It must specify the traveller's relationship with the fellow travellers if not travelling alone.
It must clearly specify the traveller's purpose of visit.
It must mention the travel dates as per the invitation letter or the booked flight tickets.
It must mention all the details as per the passport.

Covering letter is the first document that is seen by the consular. If the covering letter is not appropriate, it may cause your visa to get rejected as well. Professional visa consultation is recommended.

Bank statement is a document that issued from the bank. This is obtained for the savings bank account to show ratify if you will be able to support your stay in the country.

The Bank statement is a mandatory document and it should meet the following criteria

Required Original Indian Bank statement on bank letterhead, must have seal and signature (bank seal should be in English)
It must be evident of healthy balance amount in the account.
It must be original and obtained from the savings bank account.
It must be original and should have the bank's stamp and signature on every page.

If the Bank Statement doesn't show enough funds or shows irrelevant expenditure, it could lead to visa rejection on financial means. Professional visa consultation is recommended.

A hotel voucher is a ticket provided by the hotel of residence to the customers who are taking an accomodation in the hotel.

It must be provided to ratify the purpose of visit and as proof of accommodation as well.

If you are staying in a hotel during your time in another country, a hotel voucher must be provided as proof of accommodation.

A NOC or No Objection Certificate from parents to child is needed when the child is travelling on their own to another country.

The NOC obtained from must meet the given standards

It must be addressed to the respective diplomatic mission.
It must mention the details of the applicant as per their passport.
It must specify the traveller's purpose of travel.

If the NOC letter from the parents to the child is not submitted, the child is not allowed to travel alone.

Any proof that proves your relationship with your family member living in the foreign country.

Required when visiting family members. It identifies the authenticity of your relationship with the invitee.

A Leave Sanction Letter is provided by the employer so that the visa applicant can apply for the visa issuance ensuring that he has no intentions to stay back in the country and shall return to the job on notice.

The Leave Sanction letter provided should meet the following requirements

It must be signed by the authority with their designation and the name and stamp of th company.
It must mention the applicant's name as per the passport along with the designation and their duration of stay.
It must be on the company's letterhead addressed to "to whomever it may concern.".

Without the leave sanction letter, the employee is not allowed to leave the country. For proper letter format, Professional visa consultation is recommended.

Itinerary is a travel document that contains the details of travel schedule of the one who is going on the trip.

It must mention the day to day schedule and plans and program while in the country.

The itinerary must have proper and detailed information of the traveller's routine. Even if a single detail is missed out, it could affect the visa interview. Professional visa consultation is recommended.

For detailed information, Please go through South Africa Tourist Visa - Definitive Guide

Eligibility for getting South Africa Tourist Visa:

In order to be eligible to travel to the country on a visa, you will have to meet the following eligibility criteria.

Be a genuine traveller- You must have a valid and good intention behind travelling to the country.

Eligible to bear all expenses - You must possess sufficient funds to support yourself and any dependents throughout the stay.

Reasons to return - You must have strong ties in your home country that will ensure that you will return after your stay.

Be of good character - You must have a clean criminal track record and be of good character. You may have to provide PCC (Police Clearance Certificate) for the same.

Be in good health - You must at least meet the minimum health requirements required by the authorities.

You must be a genuine travelling enthusiast wanting to explore the country.
You must already have the necessary travel arrangements made to prove your intention to visit.

Visa Fees for South Africa Tourist Visa:

*Important Note:

Embassy/Consulate reserves the right to ask for additional documents or personal appearance for an interview in special cases. Submission of the above-mentioned documents does not guarantee that a visa is granted, so It's recommonded to get the professional visa consultation. Submission of incomplete documentation or refusal to appear for a special visa interview may result in the rejection of your visa application .

Although the information on this website has been prepared with utmost care. However, regulations and requirements are subject to change.

To know all details like process, eligibility, fees etc. Please refer South Africa Tourist Visa

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South Africa Tourist Visa for Indians

Process for applying for south africa visa for indians.

Visit ehome.dha.gov.za/epermit/home
Log in and create a profile, which will remain active for the next 14 days.
Fill out the eVisa form with the necessary information, ensuring all details are factually correct and free of errors.
Upload the required supporting documents to complete your application.
Submit the form.

South Africa Visa Requirements for Indian Citizens

Passport or Travel Document: Valid for at least 30 days after the expiry of your intended visit, with at least two unused pages for entry/departure endorsements.
Visa Application: ehome.dha.gov.za/epermit/home
Purpose and Duration Documentation: Statement and/or documentation confirming the purpose and duration of your visit.
Photographs: Two color passport photographs.
Return or Onward Ticket: Required if you are traveling by air.
Proof of Financial Means: To cover your living expenses while in South Africa, such as: Bank statements. Salary advances. Undertakings by the host(s) in South Africa.
Health Insurance : Medical cover for the entire duration of the stay.
Children (Minors) Traveling: Proof of guardianship or custody. Consent from the guardian in the case of an unaccompanied minor.
Yellow Fever Certificate: If your journey starts or passes through the yellow fever belt of Africa or South America.
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Only apply for the eVisa after arranging your transportation and accommodation.
If you're travelling with children under 18, make sure their application is filled out by a legal guardian, parent, or accompanying adult. It's best for families to apply together.

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Documents required for south africa e visa:.

The government of South Africa has issued specific guidelines on the necessary documents that the applicants need to provide while applying for a South African visa. These documents can be easily arranged, as these generally concern the identity, health, and travel purpose. Here’s a detailed overview of the documents eligible travelers need to submit when formally applying for visa South Africa.

The applicant must provide a digital copy of the first page of their original passport. The passport must be issued by a country that’s eligible for South Africa eVisa.
Before applying for South Africa Visa, please make sure that your passport has a validity period of minimum 6 months ahead of your stay period in South Africa.

Application Form:

Anyone looking to apply for a South African visa needs to fill out and submit a South Africa visa application form . You should fill out the form entirely, and not leave any questions unanswered. The information must be accurate, error-free, and match the information on the applicant’s passport. Such as, the spelling of your name should be the same as mentioned on your passport. Incorrect information may delay your South Africa visa, or your application may get rejected. Also, you must provide accurate details of your travel plans in South Africa, and full travel itinerary including date of arrival in the country and departure, details of accommodation, and duration of stay.

Flight Tickets:

South Africa e visa is a short-term travel permit; therefore, the applicants must provide a digital copy of return flight ticket as proof of the length of their stay in the country.

Financial Status Proof:

If applicable, the applicant may have to provide authentic proof (such as payslips or bank statements) that they possess enough financial resources to bear their expenses while staying in South Africa.

Vaccinations:

If applicable, the applicant may have to provide certificates of particular, relevant vaccination. Please note that there aren’t any compulsory vaccinations for visiting South Africa. This condition applies to travelers who have visited specific, high-risk regions such as the yellow fever belt recently.

Documents you Must Carry While Traveling to South Africa:

To pass through border checks when you enter South Africa, you must carry some documents while boarding the plane. Some documents that border control officials may ask you to show, including the following:

South Africa Visa:

A printed copy of your South Africa e Visa will be required as soon as you arrive in the country. Hence, it would help if you carry it with you all the time. When your South Africa electronic visa is issued, you receive it in your email. As soon as you receive it, take a print out as well as save a digital copy on your mobile device.

It is necessary to carry your passport and South African visa wherever you travel after entering the country. You will need to show your passport after reaching South Africa. It is mandatory to use the same passport on your trip, which you used when applying for a South Africa e visa.

Depending upon the circumstance and your nationality, you may need to carry additional documents. Contact us to get up-to-date information on what documents you must have while traveling to South Africa.

Should you have any doubts or require assistance for your trip to South Africa or eVisa for South Africa, you can apply for the South Africa visa application right here and if you need any need any help or require any clarifications you should contact Africa Visa Help Team for support and guidance.

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Additional changes to entry, testing and quarantine requirements in response to the Omicron variant

There are temporary changes for all travellers, including Canadian citizens, regardless of their vaccination status.

Additional restrictions and requirements now apply to these countries:

Botswana, Egypt, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, South Africa, Zimbabwe

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Learn more about the new measures

Venezuelan passport holders

You may need to complete extra steps when you fill out your application .

If the printed expiry date on your Venezuelan passport has passed

If the printed expiry date has passed and you’re applying for a visitor visa, study permit, work permit or to extend your stay as a temporary resident in Canada, follow these steps:

Add 5 years to the printed expiry date shown on your passport and enter it in the expiry date field of the application form.
Include a letter of explanation with your application stating: “I am a Venezuelan national with a Venezuelan passport, which has been extended for 5 years”.

Warning: If your passport is still expired after adding 5 years to the printed expiry date, your passport is considered expired. You’re not eligible to submit an application with that passport.

Prepare documents and apply

The reason you’re traveling to Canada determines the way you apply and the documents you need to submit with your visa application.

Why are you applying for a visitor visa?

To visit as a tourist
To visit for business
To visit your spouse or partner who has sponsored you for permanent residence

What is your family member’s status in Canada?

Canadian citizen
Person registered under Canada’s Indian Act
Canadian permanent resident
Temporary resident in Canada
For compassionate reasons
To join a vessel as a marine crew member (known as a “seafarer”)
None of the above

Do you plan to visit your children or grandchildren for more than 6 months?

You may be eligible to apply for a Super Visa

A super visa lets you visit your children or grandchildren for 5 years at a time. It’s a visa that provides multiple entries for a period up to 10 years.

Find out how to apply for a Super Visa

Step 1 Gather documents

Gather these documents to submit with your visa application and bring when you travel.

About the documents listed

Not all documents listed below are required—some are optional.
This is not an exhaustive list of acceptable proof to support your visa application.
Only submit the recommended documents that prove you’re eligible for a visa.
Even if you submit all the documents listed, there is no guarantee that we’ll approve your application.
We may request more information from you in addition to what is listed here.

Documents we accept:

passports (regular, official or diplomatic) from most countries (see exceptions below)
alien’s passport for stateless persons
US Permit to Re-Enter (Form I-327)
US Refugee Travel Document (Form I-571)
other refugee travel documents for non-citizens

Documents we don’t accept:

any passport issued by Somalia
non-machine-readable passports issued by the Czech Republic
temporary passports issued by the Republic of South Africa
provisional passports issued by Venezuela

A clear, colour copy of your valid passport or travel document that you’ll use to travel to Canada

If you have a passport, you must provide a copy of

the page that shows your birth date and country of origin
any pages with stamps, visas or markings

If you have a travel document, it must be issued by a government and include your

date of birth
document number
citizenship or residency status
expiry date (if applicable)

Submit this document with your visa application.

Family members or third parties who apply on behalf of the applicant need to complete this form.

Submit the completed form with your visa application.

Each applicant 18 years or older must complete this form.

Submit the completed form with your visa application

Documents needed depend on whether a child under 18 years of age will travel with only 1 parent, with a relative or friend or alone.

You may need to show

a letter that authorizes the minor child to travel to Canada
other documents, such as adoption papers or a custody decree, depending on if the minor child travels alone or not

Consult Minor children travelling to Canada .

Submit these with your visa application.

Show the border services officer when you arrive in Canada.

If you’ve travelled to Canada or to other countries, this can show that you’ve been able to get a visa in the past.

Proof of this includes copies of previous visas in your passport.

Include a clear copy of 1 or more of the following:

your previous passports and/or visas (used within the last 10 years to travel outside your country)
entry and exit stamps
study and/or work permits that indicate your duration outside of your country
expired or valid visas

Submit this document with your visa application

Documents that show how long you plan to stay and what you’ll do in Canada

Include copies of any of the following:

flight details
hotel reservations
registration for an event

This can help us understand if you have enough money to support yourself during your stay in Canada.

Bank name and contact This allows us to contact your bank or financial institution with questions.

Proof it is your account Your name and address on the statement show that the account is yours.

Account details At least 6 months of account details, including balances, helps us understand your financial situation.

Use this form if you want to allow Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to release your personal information to someone you choose.

The person you choose will be able to get information on your case file, such as the status of your application.

Business visitor

A clear, colour copy of your valid passport or travel document that you'll use to travel to Canada

Submit this with your visa application.

A clear copy of 1 or more of the following:

study and/or work permits that indicate your duration outside your country

Copies of any of the following:

A letter from your employer can confirm that you have a stable job and will return to it. It can also show that your employer supports your visit to Canada.

The letter should be printed on your employer’s official letterhead.

The letter should include the following:

date, no earlier than 3 months before you apply
confirmation that you have a job with the employer
your full name and date of birth
date you started the job
brief description of your job
current salary
contact information of your manager
phone number
email address
employer information
company name
state or province
Your manager or human resources contact should print their name and sign the letter.

A letter from a business or company in Canada

It can confirm that your purpose for visiting Canada is valid.

A copy of the letter from the business or company inviting you to Canada

The letter must be written to you from the business or company.

Consult the details to include in the letter .

Visit your spouse or partner who sponsored you for permanent residence

Proof of your relationship with the person or family member inviting you to Canada

This can include a copy of

a marriage certificate
Statutory Declaration of Common-Law Union (IMM5409)
a birth certificate
an official document naming you as a parent

Each applicant 18 years and older must complete this form.

The documents needed depend on whether a child under 18 years of age will travel with only 1 parent, with a relative or friend, or alone.

other documents, such as adoption papers or a custody decree, depending on whether the minor child travels alone

Consult Minor children travelling to Canada

A letter written by your family member in Canada

A copy of the letter from the family member inviting you to Canada

The letter must be written to you from your family member.
current Salary

Complete the form that declares you and your partner are in a common-law relationship. Also provide proof that you and your common-law partner have combined your affairs and set up a household together.

What is a common-law partner?

Proof can include

joint bank accounts or credit cards
joint ownership of a home
joint residential leases
joint rental receipts
joint utilities (electricity, gas, telephone)
joint management of household expenses
proof of joint purchases, especially for household items
mail addressed to either person or both people at the same address

Faster visitor visa processing for spousal applicants

If you’re being sponsored for permanent residence (PR) by your spouse or partner, you could benefit from faster processing for a visitor visa.

You may be eligible if you

submitted an application to be sponsored for permanent residence
received an acknowledgement of receipt (AOR) that confirms the application is in progress

Applications that need more information, for example custody documents for a child, will take longer to process.

When your sponsor receives the AOR for your permanent residence application, you can apply for a visitor visa. If you’re eligible, your visitor visa application will automatically receive faster processing. You don’t need to request it.

You must still meet all of the requirements to be eligible for a visitor visa .

Visit family (Canadian citizen, person registered under Canada’s Indian Act, or permanent resident of Canada)

Submit with visa application

Visit children or grandchildren Super visa option

Submit this with your visa or super visa application.

For super visa applicants only

Proof that medical insurance for at least $100,000 coverage has been purchased from a Canadian insurance company.

A copy of the insurance certificate or policy you received for medical insurance coverage for 1 year with a Canadian insurance company.

Submit this with your super visa application.

Documents that show that the super visa applicant’s child or grandchild meets the low income cut-off minimum.

Submit one of the following documents:

If the child or grandchild does not have a paper copy of their notice of assessment on file, they can view and print their tax returns as well as other personal tax information using the Canada Revenue Agency My Account online service.
a copy of the child’s or grandchild’s most recent T4 or T1
an original letter from the child’s or grandchild’s employer stating their job title, job description and salary
a letter from an accountant confirming the child’s or grandchild’s annual income, if they are self-employed.
proof of other sources of income (pension statement, investments, etc.)

A document confirming that you had an immigration medical exam (IME)

The exam must conducted by a panel physician authorized by IRCC.

Get complete details about how to get a medical exam with a panel physician.

Submit this with your super visa application, or wait for instructions from the visa office.

Visit family (temporary resident of Canada)

A letter written by your family in Canada

Documents that show how long you plan to stay and what you’ll do once in Canada

Visit for compassionate reasons

A clear, colour copy of your valid passport or travel document that you'll use to travel to Canada.

Show the border services officer when you arrive in Canada

A letter written to you from a person or business inviting you to Canada

A copy of the letter from the person or business inviting you to Canada

registration for an event.

Please indicate clearly if family members will accompany you to Canada.

Submit the following documents with your visa application:

digital copy of Seaman’s Book
digital copy of a signed Letter of Invitation from a ship or port agent in Canada
digital copy of an Introduction Letter from recruiter shipping agency or vessel owner
digital copy of the employment contract

Step 2 Apply through the IRCC Portal

Step 2 apply.

To apply for a visitor visa to visit Canada on business, you need to qualify as a business visitor.

To qualify, you must show that:

you plan to stay for less than 6 months
you don’t plan to enter the Canadian labour market
your main place of business and source of income and profits is outside Canada

Business visitor activities include business meetings, special events or training for a few days or weeks.

If your meeting, event or conference is registered with us, include the event code in your application. You should get this code from the organizer.

Note: If you plan to stay for more than 6 months, or if you plan to work in Canada, you may be considered a temporary worker and have to apply for a work permit .

To apply online, you need a scanner or camera to create electronic copies of your documents, and a valid credit or debit card.

Read the instruction guide before you complete your application. As an online applicant, you can ignore steps 3 and 4 of the guide (paying the fees and submitting your application).

If you’re applying for the first time , you must pay the biometrics fee when you submit your application (unless you’re exempt). Otherwise, you may experience delays.

Apply through the IRCC Secure account

Apply through the IRCC Portal

Only for tourists, visiting for business, family visits, compassionate reasons

To apply for a visitor visa to join a vessel as a marine crew member (seafarer) , you must

be travelling to Canada to join a ship’s crew
hold a seafarer’s identity document
hold a valid passport or travel document
have proof of employment on a vessel at a Canadian port

As a seafarer, you’re not eligible for a transit visa and you must apply for a visitor visa (temporary resident visa).

Note: When asked to “Tell us more about what you’ll do in Canada”, include “Join vessel” or “Seafarer”.

Applying on paper for specific situations

If you need a visitor visa to travel to Canada, you must apply online for one. Only online applications will be accepted and processed. However, you can apply on paper if:

you can’t apply online because of a disability or
you’re travelling with an identity or travel document that was issued to a refugee, a stateless person or a non-citizen

The application package includes an instruction guide and all the forms you need to fill out.

Read the guide carefully before you complete your application . We will not refund your application fee, so make sure you need a visitor visa before you apply.

Each individual applicant must submit a completed application form. Applicants under the age of 18 must have this form signed by a parent or a guardian.

Download the application package .

Pay your application fees

In most cases, your fees will include processing fees for you and anyone you include on your application.

If you’re applying for the first time, you must pay the biometrics fee when you submit your application (unless you’re exempt). Otherwise, you may experience delays.

Third-party fees

Depending on your situation, you may need to pay third parties for

your medical exam
a police certificate

Our instruction guides (opens in a new tab) can help you understand which fees apply to you.

Submit your application

Families should send their individual applications in one package. The principal applicant must send this combined package to the location where their application will be processed.

Select the country/territory you’ll be applying from to find out where to submit your application. You can choose your country of nationality or the country or territory where you have been legally admitted:

Afghanistan
Antigua and Barbuda
Bosnia and Herzegovina
British Virgin Islands
Burkina Faso
Burma (Myanmar)
Cayman Islands
Central African Republic
China (People’s Republic of)
Comoros Island
Côte d’Ivoire
Czech Republic
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Dominican Republic
El Salvador
Equatorial Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
Hong Kong SAR
Liechtenstein
Marshall Islands
Micronesia (Federated States of)
Netherlands
New Caledonia
New Zealand
North Korea
North Macedonia (Republic of)
Palestinian Authority (Gaza)
Palestinian Authority (West Bank)
Papua New Guinea
Philippines
Puerto Rico
Sao Tome and Principe
Saudi Arabia
Sierra Leone
Solomon Islands
South Africa
South Korea
South Sudan
St. Kitts and Nevis
St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Switzerland
Timor-Leste (Timor oriental)
Trinidad and Tobago
Turkmenistan
Turks and Caicos Islands
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
United States of America
US Virgin Islands

If you need to give biometrics (fingerprints and photograph), and you’re applying on paper, submit your application in person . VAC staff will check that it is complete and will confirm that you have paid the correct fees before you can give your biometrics.

Credit cards and prepaid cards

We accept the following credit cards and prepaid cards:

MasterCard ®
American Express ®
UnionPay ® (for online applications only; debit cards not accepted)

If you use a prepaid credit card, keep it for at least 18 months after you pay to make refunds easier. Find more on prepaid cards .

We also accept all Visa Debit cards.

The card you use doesn’t have to be in your name. The cardholder’s name will appear on the receipt but it does not need to match your application.

Debit cards

be from a Canadian bank using INTERAC ® Online
be registered for online banking through your bank’s website

We also accept all Debit MasterCard ® and Visa ® Debit cards. If your card has the Visa Debit logo on it, alone or with the INTERAC ® Online logo, select Visa Debit as your payment method.

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Antigua and Barbuda

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Brunei Darussalam

Burkina Faso

Cayman Islands

Central African Republic

Congo the Democratic Republic of the

Curaçao

Czech Republic

Côte d'Ivoire

Dominican Republic

El Salvador

Equatorial Guinea

Guinea-Bissau

Iran, Islamic Republic of

Israel, Jerusalem, the West Bank and Gaza

Korea, Democratic People's Republic of

Lao People's Democratic Republic

Liechtenstein

Marshall Islands

Micronesia, Federated States of

Moldova, Republic of

Netherlands

New Caledonia

New Zealand

North Korea

North Macedonia

Palestinian Authority

Papua New Guinea

Philippines

Russian Federation

Saint Kitts and Nevis

Saint Lucia

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Sao Tome and Principe

Saudi Arabia

Sierra Leone

Sint Maarten (Dutch part)

Solomon Islands

South Africa

South Korea

South Sudan

Switzerland

Timor-Leste

Trinidad and Tobago

Turkmenistan

Turks and Caicos Islands

United Arab Emirates

United Kingdom

Virgin Islands, British

Wallis and Futuna

What is Reciprocity?

Nonimmigrant visa applicants from certain countries*/areas of authority may be required to pay a visa issuance fee after their application is approved. These fees are based on the principle of reciprocity: when a foreign government imposes fees on U.S. citizens for certain types of visas, the United States will impose a reciprocal fee on citizens of that country*/area of authority for similar types of visas.

How Do I Find Out if I Have to Pay a Reciprocity Fee?

To view the Reciprocity Page for your country* of nationality, select your country*/area of authority from the list of countries on the left side menu. On the Reciprocity Page, select the Visa Classifications tab from the column on the left

Select the type of visa you have applied for, such as a B-1/B-2 (temporary visa for business or pleasure), F-1 (student visa), etc. from the drop down menu:

The reciprocity information for that country*/area of authority will display:

What does this table tell me?

Visa Classification: The type of nonimmigrant visa you are applying for.

Fee: The reciprocity fee, also known as the visa issuance fee, you must pay. This fee is in addition to the nonimmigrant visa application fee (MRV fee).

Number of Entries: The number of times you may seek entry into the United States with that visa. “M” means multiple times. If there is a number, such as “One”, you may apply for entry one time with that visa.

Validity Period: This generally means the visa is valid, or can be used, from the date it is issued until the date it expires, for travel with that visa. If your Validity Period is 60 months, your visa will be valid for 60 months from the date it is issued.

What is the Difference between the Reciprocity Fee and the Nonimmigrant Visa Application Fee?

The nonimmigrant visa application fee, also known as the MRV fee, is a nonrefundable fee paid by most applicants for U.S. visas, whether the application is approved or refused. It covers the costs associated with processing a U.S. visa application. Current nonimmigrant visa application fees can be found on our Fees – Visa Services webpage. (This webpage also lists the few visa categories for which application fees are not required.)

While most visa applicants are required to pay the visa application fee, the Reciprocity Fee is only charged to an approved nonimmigrant visa applicant after the visa interview.

Immigrant Visa Interviews

For Immigrant Visa interviews each U.S. Embassy or Consulate has specific instructions for their applicants. Please click here to select your designated interview location.

Civil Documents and How to Use Them

Immigrant visa applicants are required to submit certain civil documents as part of their visa application, such as birth certificates and police records. (Nonimmigrant visa applicants do not routinely need to submit civil documents as part of their visa application.) Each Reciprocity Page will provide detailed information about how to obtain these civil documents from the country* you have selected, as well as the location of the U.S. Embassy or Consulate where you can apply for your visa. For more information about civil document requirements for immigrant visa cases, see civil documents .

To view the Civil Documents for your country* of nationality, select your country*/area of authority from the drop-down menu below. On the Reciprocity Page, click on the tabs on the left to see the categories of Civil Documents and how to obtain them.

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* With respect to all references to “country” or “countries” on this page, it should be noted that the Taiwan Relations Act of 1979, Pub. L. No. 96-8, Section 4(b)(1), provides that “[w]whenever the laws of the United States refer or relate to foreign countries, nations, states, governments, or similar entities, such terms shall include and such laws shall apply with respect to Taiwan.” 22 U.S.C. § 3303(b) (1). Accordingly, all references to “country” or “countries” in the Visa Waiver Program authorizing legislation, Section 217 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, 8 U.S.C. 1187, are read to include Taiwan. This is consistent with the United States’ one-China policy, under which the United States has maintained unofficial relations with Taiwan since 1979.

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Five Southern African countries launch new Schengen-style visa

Five Southern African countries have agreed to a single regional visa to enhance tourism and ease cross-border movements.

With the intention of increasing tourism, five Southern African countries have agreed to extend a regional visa scheme that simplifies cross-border travel.

SOUTHERN AFRICAN MULTI-COUNTRY VISA

The new multi-country visa, similar to Europe’s Schengen Visa, allows entry to various countries in Southern Africa.

According to Travelobitz, this will ease cross-border trips for travellers visiting various countries in the region.

Thus, the new uni-visa aims to boost tourism by simplifying travel across Angola, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.

KAZA UNIVISA

Angola, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, and Zimbabwe – member states of the Kavango-Zambezi (KAZA) Transfrontier Conservation Area, will introduce the expanded universe.

The new regional visa will allow entry to five countries. Initially, the visa granted entry to only two countries, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

The expansion, to include Angola, Botswana, and Namibia, aims to increase tourist numbers and streamline travel within the region.

DRIVING TOURISM AND GROWTH

This unified visa is expected to enable seamless cross-border travel, attract more visitors and enhance the region’s appeal as a top travel destination.

Moreover, this initiative is expected to increase economic growth and strengthen regional cooperation in tourism.

EXTENSION OF KAZA VISA

During a recent summit in Livingstone, Zambia, KAZA leaders agreed to extend the uni-visa’s coverage to additional countries within both the conservation area and the larger Southern African economic community.

Botswana’s Vice President, Slumber Tsogwane, confirmed his country’s commitment to fully adopt the Southern African multi-country visa.

LIFTING BAN ON IVORY TRADE

Furthermore, Travel and Tour World reports that the KAZA member states are pushing for the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) to lift its ban on elephant and ivory trading.

CITES , established to regulate and restrict wildlife trade to prevent overexploitation, imposed a ban on the commercial trade of African elephant ivory in 1989 due to significant declines in elephant populations.

The KAZA countries state that lifting these restrictions would allow them to sell ivory stocks valued at approximately $1 billion (R19 billion). The proceeds would be dedicated to conservation efforts.

SCHENGEN VISA

The KAZA univisa is similar to Europe’s Schengen Visa, which provides entry to many states in Europe.

The Schengen Area consists of 29 European countries that have abolished their internal borders to allow free and unrestricted movement of people.

Thus, it covers a vast area of 4,718,084 km2 and is home to over 448 million citizens.

Most European Union (EU) countries are within the Schengen Area, except Ireland and Cyprus. Two EU states, Romania and Bulgaria, joined the Schengen Area in March this year.

Additionally, several non-EU countries, such as Norway, Iceland, Switzerland, and Lichtenstein, are members despite their non-EU status.

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U.S. Visa: Reciprocity and Civil Documents by Country
To view the Reciprocity Page for your country* of nationality, select your country*/area of authority from the list of countries on the left side menu. On the Reciprocity Page, select the Visa Classifications tab from the column on the left. Select the type of visa you have applied for, such as a B-1/B-2 (temporary visa for business or pleasure ...
Five Southern African countries launch new Schengen-style visa
South Africa - Blue Sky Publications (Pty) Ltd - Registration Number: 2005/028472/07 - Address: Regus Business Centre, 1st Floor, Block B, North Park, Black River Park, 2 Fir Street, Observatory ...