South Africa Visa Info & Requirements

Tourist visa

  1. Original, signed passport: Passport must have at least 30 days remaining validity on the date of travel and have at least 3 blank pages. Issued not more than 10 years ago.
  2. Passport-type photograph: Two recent (not older than 3 months), passport-size, UK standard, colour photo with white or grey background.
  3. Proof of Status: Original Residence card (BRP), this should be valid for more than 30 days after your return from travel.
  4. Confirmation of Employment: Original letter from your employer/school (on business letterhead) (not older than one month).The Letter must be addressed to the Embassy / High Commission plus Last 3 months payslips.
  5. Self-employed: Letter from accountant confirming self-employment.
  6. Retired: please submit proof of your retirement / proof of funds.
  7. Unemployed: Sponsor's last 3 months' payslips & bank statements. Sponsor's Copy of valid passport & declaration of financial support.
  8. Bank statements:Original or copy of 3 months bank statements. Financial ability for travel should show £50 per day of stay abroad. Plus sufficient funds to pay the cost of the travel & accommodation. Must show £600.00 positive balance. Must be not older than 7 days before the date of application.
  9. Hotel Reservations:Copy of confirmed hotel reservations including name of the applicant, name and address of the hotel, duration of stay. OR letter of invitation/ accommodation.
  10. Invitation letter: Original, should state the details of the applicant and the duration of the stay, as well as the accommodation and the name of inviting person.
  11. A yellow fever vaccination certificate: if travelling to or from any other country affected by yellow fever in a space of 14 days before arriving or after leaving RSA. 
  12. South Africa Visa duly completed form: download, print and sign.

Processing Time minimum 7 working days.

Total Charges: £ 215.00

Will I require a Visa?


For minors, certified copy of the birth certificate showing both parents names, certified copies of both biological parents’ Passports (main page) and an affidavit signed by both biological parents and certified by a Commissioner of Oaths will be required. 

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