Visitors Visa

Category	Form	Processing Time	Fees
Tourist visa	B1-84 (See Annexure SA-I)	Minimum 3 working days	NIL

Who can Apply?
Persons intending to enter South Africa for following purposes:
. Bona Fide holiday or family visits.
. Sports Persons.
. Spouse or Dependent of Work / Immigration Permit holder.
. Participants of Conferences / Seminars / Religious tours.
. Researchers.

 

. Proof of conformed hotel booking/ s:­
Fax to the embassy directly by hotel in South Africa with a copy to the applicant or
Hotel voucher from recognized Travel Agent to be produced.
. Proof of funding of trip:
- Salary slip or bank statements.
. If employed:­
No Objection Certificate from the employer.
. If applicant is an invitee:­
- Copy of the invitation letter faxed directly from South Africa to the embassy with original to the applicant.
. If applicant is sponsored:
- Copy of sponsorship letter faxed directly from South Africa to the embassy with original to the applicant.

Notes:

1. No visa fee is applicable to Indian passport holders.
2. Applicant must show the intention of returning back.
3. Yellow Fever immunization is required only if the applicant's journey is through yellow fever belt of Africa.
4. A South African visa does not demonstrate the duration of stay on the visa. The same is done at the time of entry into the country.
5. Applicant may be asked by the authorities to lodge a refundable deposit.
6. Visitors to South Africa are advised to travel with proper medical insurance, as medical treatment could be expensive in South Africa.
7. Holders of this visa are not allowed to get engaged in any kind of business activities.