South Africa Visa Requirements

Study Permit Documentation
– A duly completed application form (BI-1738) signed by the applicant.
– Passport valid for no less than 30 days upon completion of study.
– Two passport photos.
– Copy of birth certificate.
– Roundtrip flight itinerary.
– Medical report (physical)
– Radiological report (chest xray) or skin TB test
– Medical insurance to cover applicant during stay in South Africa
– A repatriation cash deposit of $800.00 in case of all applicants studying in South Africa for one year or more
– An official letter from the institution confirming provisional acceptance and duration of the course.
– An official letter of provisional enrolment from the institution of learning concerned in the United States.
– Proof of financial means in the form of bank statement or notarized letter from the parents stating the financial responsibility.
– State police clearance certificate (criminal background check) in respect all applicants 18 years of age or older, in respect of all previous countries of residence for period exceeding one year.
– A vaccination certificate if an applicant is passing through yellow fever belt area before entering or during stay in South Africa.
– In case of a minor, a notarized letter of consent from the parents.
– Proof of US status, in case of applicants who are not US citizens e.g. I-20 for F1 visa holders, greencard etc.

Visitor’s Permit Documentation
1. Passport valid for no less than 30 days after the expiry of the intended visit.
2. Passports must contain at least 1 (one) unused page for entry/departure endorsements (sometimes referred to as visa page).
3. Payment of the prescribed fee, if applicable.
4. A vaccination certificate, if required by the Act.
5. Statement and/or documentation confirming purpose and duration of visit.
6. Two (2) identity photographs.
7. Proof of financial means in the form of:
– bank statements;
– salary advices;
– undertaking(s) by the host(s) in the Republic;
– bursaries;
– medical cover;
– or cash available, including credit cards or travellers’ cheques to cover the living expenses during the sojourn in the Republic.
8. Applicants traveling by air must be in possession of:
– a return or onward ticket; or
– proof of sufficient funds; or
– lodge a cash deposit of equivalent value to such a ticket.

Note: You do not have to submit your application for a visa in person.

Time required to issue a visa:
The normal processing period is 10 days.

Find more information directly at:

South Africa Embassy

Source & Copyright: The source of the above visa and immigration information and copyright owner’s is the:
– South African Missions in New York – URL: www.southafrica-newyork.net
– South African Department of Home Affairs – URL: www.home-affairs.gov.za

Country : South Africa