South African Visa Requirements

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A visa only enables the holder to proceed to a port of entry before the expiry date of the visa. The holder must comply with the applicable law, regulations and the following entry requirements of the Republic of South Africa.

No fixed travel arrangements should be made prior to the issuance of the visa and Five (5) working days should be allowed for processing from receipt of the application. PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT THE MISSION ENQUIRING THE PROGRESS OF YOUR APPLICATION UNTIL AT LEAST FIVE (5) WORKING DAYS AFTER THE MISSION HAS RECEIVED YOUR APPLICATION.

Entry will not be permitted on a one-way flight ticket, unless the person is in possession of a valid Temporary Work/Study Permit, Permanent Residence Permit or an appropriate visa. Visitors wishing to travel into South Africa on a one-way flight ticket ticket, require a visa and a repatriation guarantee deposit of 1500.00 AUD lodged with this Mission. The deposit is refunded on application and on producing the original receipt once the person traveling has left South Africa. Normal visa fees are applicable.

The prescribed visa fee is NOT payable for visa endorsement on DIPLOMATIC or OFFICIAL passports.

Entry requirements:

1. A valid Passport/Travel Document valid for no less than thirty (30) days after the expiry of the intended visit, with one (1) completely blank page.
2. A valid visa (if required).
3. Sufficient funds (Proof may be requested).
4. Yellow fever certificates are required if the journey starts or entails passing through the yellow fever belt of Africa or South America.

Visa requirements:

1. Application form BI-84.
2. Original Passport valid for no less than thirty (30) days after the expiry of the intended visit with two (2) completely blank pages.
3. One (1) passport size photo.
4. Travel itinerary showing onward or return flight details (PRELIMINARY BOOKING ONLY, PLEASE DO NOT MAKE FIRM TRAVEL BOOKING). In the case of transit purposes, proof of onward passage
5. Proof of sufficient funds may be requested
6. For business visits, a letter of invitation stating the name of the company being visited and the duration of the stay in South Africa.
7. Visa fee (where applicable). Fees payable are dependent on the nationality of passport held. Where fees are payable, the current fee is 85.00 AUD. However, check on web page www.sahc.org.au for more detailed information.
8. Currently, Australian and New Zealand passport holders do not need visas to visit South Africa if the purpose of the visit is for holidays and the duration of the intended stay is for 90 days or less.
9. Zimbabwean passport holders must apply for visas but are exempted from paying visa fees.

Return Postage:

• For applications originating from within Australia - a Self-addressed Express or Registered Post Envelope (only one envelope per family) OR a Postal Money Order or Bank Cheque made payable to the South African High Commission.
• For applications originating from outside Australia a Bank Draft for the amount of
  10.00 AUD made payable to the South African High Commission. (Fee covers
  whole family / group)

Personal cheques or credit cards are NOT accepted.

Postal Address:

South African High Commission
State Circle
Yarralumla
ACT
2600

For further information, please contact this Mission between 08:30 and 13:00 Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), Monday to Friday.

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