South Africa Visa

South Africa Visa Application Checklist

Visa Application Form: BI-84 Form completed and signed using black ink only.
Valid Passport: Must be signed by the applicant, contain at least 2 clear visa pages, and remain valid for at least 1 month after your intended return date.
Passport Photocopy: A clear copy of the passport's bio-data page.
Photographs: Two recent passport-sized color photos (45 mm x 35 mm) taken within the last 12 months against a white or clear background.
Yellow Fever Certificate: A photocopy of a valid Yellow Fever Certificate (not required for children below 1 year of age).
Foreign Nationals: A valid work, study, or residence permit endorsed in the passport, showing a validity of at least 1 year or more.

Bank Statements: 3 months of personal and company bank statements up to the current date of submission.
Official Bank Letter: An accompanying letter from the bank confirming the account name, account number, and current account balance in figures. It must include the specific bank email and contact number of the responsible bank official.
Consent Letter: A signed letter permitting the South African High Commission to verify financial information directly with the bank.

In-Person Submission: All applicants must submit their visa applications in person.
Group Applications: Complete, separate sets of supporting document copies must be provided for every individual application within a group.
Fees: A non-refundable Visa Fee of USD 36 (unless exempt) and a non-refundable VFS Service Fee of USD 80 (collected in UGX based on the daily exchange rate).

Birth Certificate: Full birth certificate (must be carried in original format when traveling if the visa is issued).
Parental Consent Affidavit: Form signed and stamped by a Commissioner of Oaths (required if traveling alone or with only one parent).
Consent Letter: Formal letter granting permission to travel.
Parental Identity: Copies of both parents' valid ID cards or passports.
Death Certificate: If one or both parents are deceased.

Applicant Letter: A signed letter from the applicant confirming the exact purpose and duration of the visit.
Marriage Certificate / Affidavit: Required alongside a supporting letter if a spouse is covering the travel expenses.
If Invited by a Host in South Africa (Documents must be certified by the local South African Police):
- Signed invitation letter.
- Host's 3-month bank statement (signed and stamped by their bank).
- Valid utility bills or lease agreements.
- Copy of the host's ID and passport.
- Copy of the permit legalizing the host's stay in South Africa (if foreign national).
- An official police letter from the South African host.

Host Invitation: A signed letter of invitation from the business partner or host organization in South Africa detailing full addresses, phone numbers, the purpose of visit, duration, and stating who will cover flight and accommodation expenses.
Employer Letter: A signed letter of introduction from the employer clarifying the work relationship and confirming sponsorship for the trip.
Note Verbal: An original Note Verbal (Diplomatic Note) from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (for Official Visitors).

Medical Referral: A referral letter from an attending doctor specifying the exact nature of the health problem.
South African Medical Appointment: An official appointment letter from the receiving doctor or medical facility in South Africa with verifiable contact details.
Sponsorship Proof: A letter of sponsorship accompanied by a current 3-month bank statement and standard bank verification letter.

Introduction Letter: A signed letter explaining the purpose of transiting through South Africa.
Destination Proof: Valid visa or entry documents for the final destination country.