Below is the list of documents required for a South Africa Visa Application.

1. Application Form (BI84) fully completed in black ink only

2. Two identical passport size (45mmx45mm) photographs on white background showing the

complete face.

3. A valid e-passport (validity of at least 6 months)

4. Copy of passport data page as well as copies of existing visa and previously issued visas.

5. Self-introduction letter with physical address and phone number.

6. Introduction/Recommendation letter from an Employer, where applicable, signed with contact

details, (full names of the Employer’s, approved signatories, physical address and phone numbers).

7. Verifiable hotel reservation/bookings.

8. Copy of international vaccination card (Yellow Fever Card) duly and fully completed by a health

practitioner.

A fully completed card should bear the following information; a. full names of the applicant;

b. passport number; c. date of birth; d. gender/sex; e. signature of the applicant; f. date on which

vaccine was taken; g. health practitioner’s signature

and the name of the centre where the vaccine was

taken/administered; h. manufacturer and batch

number of the vaccine; i. official stamp of the

vaccinating centre Children who are 10 years and

below should submit their Clinic/Health

Immunization Cards. Any new Yellow Fever Card

issued, should be in line with the International

Health Regulations of 2005

9. Proof of financial status

(six months recent bank statement) or financial

support letter from employer with six months

bank statement) in a case where the Employer is sponsoring the trip. In the event the applicant is travelling on a private capacity, the bank statement submitted should reflect the salary deposited into the applicant’s bank statement. (Bank statement  should have funds sufficient to cover for cost of trip) (Original, Stamped & Signed by the bank authority)

10. Applicant travelling on an official business should, in addition to the above requirements, attach a letter of invitation/confirmation of training/conference, etc. from a South African Company with full details of the Company’s Authorized representative; physical address and phone numbers (landline number compulsory).

All verifiable bookings (accommodation as well as flight) are required and should be submitted together with the application.

11. Birth Certificate for Minors/Children travelling with parents. Where applicable, a consent letter/s with copy/ies of parent/s identification card/passport data page should be attached to the application.

12. Verifiable Booking Flight.