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South African Visas
All visa applications have to be lodged in person at the mission in Canberra by prior appointment only.
Every country has the sovereign right to decide who may or may not enter its territory. Possession of a visa does not guarantee automatic admission to the Republic of South Africa.
It only authorizes the holder to proceed to the Republic to report to an immigration officer at a port of entry for the purpose of being examined as to his / her ability or otherwise, to comply with the entry requirements.
The purpose of a visa on the one hand is to ensure proper screening of applicants so that undesirable persons are not admitted to the Republic and on the other hand to facilitate the entry of approved applicants at South African ports of entry.
Visas provide immigration officers with the necessary information to ensure that applicants are admitted for the correct purpose and period into the RSA.
Persons who are in Australia on short term visas (holiday, etc.), will not be accommodated for visa applications as they must apply for visas to visit South Africa from their countries of origin.
Please check if you need a visa to travel to South Africa: List of Visa exempt countries.
Check to see if you need to pay for your visa: Visa Fees
You need a yellow fever immunization certificate if you traveled through one of the following countries: Yellow Fever Countries
Visa Categories:
- Visitor’s Visas Less than Three (3) Months
- Visitor’s Visa under section 11(2) of the immigration act – Authorisation to conduct work for a short period.
- Visitor’s Visa - Section 11(1)(ii)(dd), 13, 14, 15, 17, 19, 22
- Visitor’s Visa under section 11(6) – Spouse / Life Partner of South African citizen. Reside with SAC and work / conduct business.
- Transit Visa
- Study Visa
- Exchange Visa
- Intra-Company Transfer
- Business Visa (existing business)
- Business Visa (new business)
- Work Visa
- Medical Visa
- Retired Person Visa (non working)
- Relatives Visa
- Visitor Visa - Academics, Researchers and Sabbaticals
- Visitor Visa - Volunteers
- Critical Skills Work Visa
- Medical Elective Student
- Treaty Visa
Permanent Resident Applications
Anyone wishing to apply for permanent residence in South Africa should contact the Mission for forms to be posted to them.
Please view our contact page for our Consular hours.
For forms and further information, please contact us via our contact page.
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