South Africa Visa · Requirements
South Africa visa requirements
Everything you need for a South Africa visa, the full document checklist, who needs what, and how Visank gets you approved. Free verifiable flight & hotel reservations included; every document is expert-reviewed before submission.
Processing
5-7 working days
Total cost
₹2,999
Our guarantee
On-time appointment or full refund
Document checklist
- Passport valid 30+ days after departure from SA, 2+ blank pages
- Form DHA-84 in black ink, hand-signed (signature must match passport)
- 2 photos 35x45mm, taken within the last month
- Bank statement (3 months) stamped and signed by the bank, balance R3,000+ equivalent
- Verifiable hotel booking naming you and your passport number
- Day-by-day itinerary + confirmed flight
- Employer NOC / leave letter, cover letter stating who pays
- Minors: notarised unabridged birth certificate + consent from BOTH parents
- Yellow fever certificate if transiting the yellow fever belt
Other South Africa visa types
- • ETA: Electronic Travel Authorisation · South Africa's new digital authorisation (launched Sept 2025): fully online with an instant outcome after submission, multi-entry within its validity, tourism only.
South Africa visa: frequently asked
What documents are required for a South Africa visa?
For a South Africa visa, you'll typically need: Passport valid 30+ days after departure from SA, 2+ blank pages; Form DHA-84 in black ink, hand-signed (signature must match passport); 2 photos 35x45mm, taken within the last month; Bank statement (3 months) stamped and signed by the bank, balance R3,000+ equivalent; Verifiable hotel booking naming you and your passport number; Day-by-day itinerary + confirmed flight. Visank reviews every document against the latest embassy checklist before submission, so nothing gets rejected on a technicality.
How much bank balance is needed for a South Africa visa?
There is no official fixed amount, but a healthy, stable balance across your last 6 months' statements is strongly recommended for a South Africa visa. Visank advises on the ideal figure for your specific trip and drafts a supporting cover letter.
Do I need travel insurance for a South Africa visa?
Travel insurance is required for most South Africa applications. Visank can arrange a compliant policy that meets the embassy's minimum coverage, so you don't have to source it yourself.
Do I need to book flights and hotels before applying for a South Africa visa?
No, never book real tickets before approval. Visank provides free, embassy-accepted verifiable flight and hotel reservations for your South Africa application. You only book real travel once the visa is granted.
Is biometrics required for a South Africa visa?
Yes, biometrics (fingerprints and a photograph) are captured at your VFS/visa-centre appointment. Visank books the earliest available slot for you and prepares your full file beforehand.
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Fees, requirements and processing times are set by the South Africa authorities. Always confirm the latest details on the official sites below before you travel.