Country
Passport Required?
Visa Required?
Return Ticket Required?
Passports valid for at least 6 months beyond date of
departure from South Africa required by all.
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 visits of up to 90
days;
(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. of), Lesotho, Macau (SAR),
Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mauritius, Mexico, Namibia, Peru,
Seychelles, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Thailand, Turkey,
Zambia and Zimbabwe 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.
(a) Nationals of Russian Federation and China (PR) 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.
Visitors, Business and Transit: $70. Study
Permits: $100-$190 (depending on level of education).
Work Permits: $190. Workseekers Permits: $95.
GAP students and nationals of India and Zimbabwe are exempt
from visa fees. Other nationals must apply for a visa with the
appropriate fee.
Visa fees will only be requested from nationals of Belize,
Benin, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Hong Kong (SAR), Kenya, Korea
(Rep. of), Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand if
the intended visit exceeds 30 days.
Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy or High
Commission). Applicants in
countries where South Africa is not represented may send their
applications to the embassy in the nearest country.
(a) Passport valid for 6 months beyond date of departure.
(b) 2 passport-size photos. (c) 1 completed application form
(failure to complete the application fully and in detail may
result in visa being delayed or refused). (d) Proof of
sufficient funds to cover visit. (e) Proof of accommodation
and provisional travel arrangements. (f) Onward/return ticket
and, if in transit, proof of sufficient documentation for
admission to the country of destination. (g) Visitors should
be of sound mind and body. (h) Fee (payable by cash or postal
order). (i) A stamped self-addressed special delivery envelope
if applying by post. (j) Letter from current employer
confirming return to work after vacation. For study
permits: (a)-(i) and, (j) Official letter of acceptance
from South African academic institution. (k) Details of
accommodation and payment of tuition fees. (l) Medical
insurance. (m) A £450 deposit refundable on departure from
South Africa. (n) Letter from current place of study
confirming status as a student. For work permits:
(a)-(i) and, (j) Official letter of employment from South
African company stating salary, position and maximum duration
of employment. (k) Proof of advertisements in a South African
national newspaper. (l) CV of applicant. (m) Testimonials
and/or service certificates from previous employers
indicating, inter alia, the applicant’s competence
and/or skills. (n) Proof of qualifications. For
business visas: (a)-(i) and, (j) Letter from employer.
(a) In the case of failure to comply with any of these
regulations, visitors may be required to leave a cash deposit
of $700 with the Immigration Officer. (b) Applicants with
criminal records will not be granted visas.
Applications should be made well in advance. Although the
minimum processing time is 3 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 permits consist of study,
work or workseeker permits. Contact the nearest
Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy) for further
details.
Street address: 12 Rivonia Road, Illova, Sandton
2196, South Africa
Postal address: Private Bag
X10012, Sandton 2146, South Africa
Tel: (11) 778 8000. Fax:
(11) 778 8001.
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://www.southafrica.net/
A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from
travellers over one year of age arriving from infected areas.
African countries formerly classified as endemic zones are
considered by the South African authorities to be infected
areas. The yellow fever vaccination certificate only becomes
valid 10 days after immunisation.
Malaria risk, predominantly in the malignant
falciparum form, exists throughout the year in the low
altitude areas of the Northern Province, Eastern Transvaal
(including the Kruger National Park) and northeastern
KwaZulu/Natal as far south as the Tugela River. The risk is
highest from October to May. Resistance to chloroquine has
been reported. It is strongly recommended that visitors to
these areas take anti-malaria tablets before entering these
zones (tablets are available from pharmacies without
prescription). The recommended prophylaxis is chloroquine plus
proguanil (World Health Organisation) or chloroquine
plus pyrimethamine (South African High Commission).
Tap water is considered safe to drink in urban areas but
may be contaminated elsewhere and sterilisation is advisable.
Milk is pasteurised and dairy products are safe for
consumption. Local meat, poultry, seafood, fruit and
vegetables are generally considered safe to eat.
Bilharzia (schistosomiasis) is endemic in the north
and east and may be present elsewhere. Avoid swimming and
paddling in fresh water. Swimming pools which are
well-chlorinated and maintained are safe. Hepatitis
A occurs and hepatitis B is hyperendemic.
Rabies may be present. For those at high risk,
vaccination before arrival should be considered. If you are
bitten, seek medical advice without delay.
Medical facilities are excellent. Health insurance is
recommended. A leaflet on health precautions is available from
the South African High Commission.
Jan 1 2002 New Year’s Day. Mar 21 Human
Rights Day. Mar 29 Good Friday. Apr 1 Family
Day. Apr 27 Freedom Day. May 1 Workers’ Day.
Jun 16 Youth Day. Aug 9 National Women’s Day.
Sep 24 Heritage Day. Dec 16 Day of
Reconciliation. Dec 25 Christmas Day. Dec 26 Day
of Goodwill. Jan 1 2003 New Year’s Day. Mar 21
Human Rights Day. Apr 18 Good Friday. Apr 21
Family Day. Apr 27 Freedom Day. May 1
Workers’ Day. Jun 16 Youth Day. Aug 9 National
Women’s Day. Sep 24 Heritage Day. Dec 16 Day of
Reconciliation. Dec 25 Christmas Day. Dec 26 Day
of Goodwill.
Holidays falling on a Sunday are observed the following
Monday.
Destination Guide – South Africa
Passport and Visa Application
Health
Holidays
Passports
Visas
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Types of visa and cost
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Application requirements
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Working days required
Temporary residence
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| British | yes | no | yes |
| Australian | yes | no | yes |
| Canadian | yes | no | yes |
| USA | yes | no | yes |
| Other EU | yes | no | yes |
| Japanese | yes | no | yes |
| South African Tourism Board (SATOUR) |
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| Health Precaution | Special Precaution | Certificate |
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| Yellow Fever | no | 1 |
| Cholera | no | no |
| Typhoid and Polio | yes | n/a |
| Malaria | 2 | n/a |
| Food and Drink | 3 | n/a |