Visa Services for South Africa

Tourist Visa

Below is the exhaustive list of documents required for tourist visa to South Africa

1. Original passport valid for a minimum period of three months after the expiry date of the visa (passports issued more than ten years ago are no longer accepted) * and 1 old passport if applicable plus one copy of the first and last page of the current passport. The passport should have 2 blank pages.
2. Visa application form – should be filed and signed by Black pen only & block letters.
3. 2 recent photographs not older than 6 months, 35mm X 45mm, white background, matt finish, not used for previous visa.
4. Proof of hotel booking, (verifiable) stating the name, passport number of applicant(s) and        duration of visit, physical address, as well as contact details of the hotel as well as authorized   signature’s name, designation and signature;
5.  Confirmed Air Ticket.
6. Original private bank account statement showing the turnover during the last 6 months, duly stamped and signed by the bank.
7. Income Tax Returns for last 3 years.
8. Marriage certificate, if the applicant’s passport is on maiden name.
9. Covering letter address to – To,Visa officer, Consulate General of South Africa, Mumbai’.
10.  Student Id/Bonafide – if student.
11.  pension order/retire proof – if retired.
12.  other Cash investments like FD,PPF,Shares,Bonds,Policies,property papers.

If the applicant is employed:

1.  Pay Slips for last 3 months.
2.  Employment Contract.
3.  NOC for leave from employer/ school/ university clearly mentioning the name, passport number of applicant(s) and duration of visit. Letter must have the physical address, as well as contact details of authorized signature’s name, designation and signature.
4. If the applicant is a company owner or self-employed:
5. Certificate of registration of the company + 2 Letterheads.

Documents if Visiting Friend / Family:

1.  Passport & Visa Copies attested by local notary/police authority.
2. Invitation letter attested by local notary/police authority.
3. Address proof attested by local notary/police authority.
4. Last 6 months Salary slips and Bank statement- attested by local notary/police authority.
5. Business Visa.

Business Visa

Below is the exhaustive list of documents required for Business visa to South Africa

1. Original passport valid for a minimum period of three months after the expiry date of the visa (passports issued more than ten years ago are no longer accepted) * and 1 old passport if applicable plus one copy of the first and last page of the current passport. The passport should have 2 blank pages.
2. Visa application form – should be filed and signed by Black pen only.
3. 2 recent photographs not older than 6 months, 35mm X 45mm, white background, matt finish, not used for previous visa.
4. confirmed Hotel Reservation.
5. Confirmed Air Ticket.
6. Original private bank account statement showing the turnover during the last 6 months, duly stamped and signed by the bank.
7. Income Tax Returns for last 3 years.
8. Covering letter from Indian company address to – To,Visa officer, Consulate General of South Africa, Mumbai’.
9. Letter of invitation from the South African organizers/hosts/companies stating the name, passport number of applicant as well as purpose and duration of visit. Letter must have the physical address, as well as contact details of the host and host’s/authorized signature’s name, designation and signature (Host ID copy attested by commissioner of OATHS needs to be submitted if required by SAHC). For submissions at Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Goa, Pune and Bangalore the invitation letters must be on letterhead and attested with company seal/stamp. Also submissions at Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Goa, Pune and Bangalore must have host ID copy attested by Commissioner of Oaths/South African Police (latest 3 months).
10. If the applicant is employed:
11. Pay Slips for last 3 months.
12. Employment Contract.

If the applicant is a company owner or self-employed:

1. Certificate of registration of the company + 2 Letterheads