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South Africa visitor visa

Tourist and visitor visas under Section 11 of the South African Immigration Act, covering 90-day tourist entries and online eVisa applications.

Who it suits

Who this pathway suits

Tourists, safari visitors, and business travelers visiting South Africa.

Eligibility

Eligibility at a glance

  • Exempt nationalities receive 30 or 90-day visa on arrival free of charge
  • Non-exempt travelers apply via South African eVisa digital portal or VFS Global center
  • Proof of funds, yellow fever vaccination (if arriving from endemic area), and return ticket
Process

How the process works

  1. Apply through the Department of Home Affairs eVisa portal
  2. Upload travel itinerary, hotel accommodation, and bank statements
  3. Receive electronic visa approval to present at port of entry
Documents

Documents you will typically need

  • Passport with 30 days validity beyond departure, bank statements, flight itinerary, hotel booking
Good to know

What to keep in mind

Passports must contain at least 2 blank, unstamped visa pages facing each other upon arrival.

Official source: Department of Home Affairs South Africa — eVisa. Government authorities make all final decisions; no outcome is guaranteed.

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