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Visa requirements for a visit to South Africa
South Africa is a popular tourist destination that attracts visitors from all over the world. When travelling to South Africa, it is essential that you fulfil all entry requirements before leaving your home country. People from different countries may be required to fulfil different criteria before being allowed to enter South Africa. If your entry into South Africa is subject to visa requirements, you must apply and receive your visa before arriving in South Africa.
Continue reading to learn what visa requirements may apply to you. It’s highly recommended that you consult the South African embassy in your home country, in order to ensure that you meet all relevant criteria. Alternatively, consult South Africa Home Affairs for more information on visa requirements for entering South Africa. |
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What do I need to submit with my South African visa application form?
In order to be issued a South African visitor’s visa, you must submit certain information and documents, including:
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A passport that is valid for a minimum of 30 days after the expiration of the intended visa, and which has at least one empty page |
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Payment of the prescribed visa fee |
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Where applicable, vaccination certificates |
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A statement confirming the intention and duration of your visit |
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Two identity photographs |
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Proof of financial means, such as bank statements or payslips |
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Travel insurance |
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Return tickets if you are travelling by air |
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Who needs a South Africa visa?
Not all nationalities need to have visas in order to visit South Africa. If you have dual citizenship in South Africa and another country, and have a national South African passport, you will not require a visa to enter the country.
As of July 2009, several countries’ citizens are exempt from visa requirements for stays of less than 90 days, including:
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• African Union
• Andorra
• Argentina
• Australia
• Austria
• Belgium
• Botswana
• Brazil
• Canada
• Chile
• Czech Republic
• Denmark
• Ecuador
• Finland
• France
• Germany
• Greece
• Iceland
• Israel
• Italy
• Jamaica |
• Japan
• Liechtenstein
• Luxemburg
• Malta
• Monaco
• Netherlands
• New Zealand
• Norway
• Paraguay
• Portugal
• San Marino
• Singapore
• Spain
• St Vincent & the Grenadines
• Sweden
• Switzerland
• United Kingdom
• Uruguay
• Venezuela
• United States of America |
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Citizens of the following countries do not require a South Africa travel visa for stays of less than 30 days:
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• Antigua and Barbuda
• Barbados
• Belize
• Benin
• Bolivia
• Cape Verde
• Costa Rica
• Cyprus
• Gabon
• Guyana
• Hong Kong
• Hungary
• Jordan
• Lesotho
• Malawi |
• Maldives
• Mauritius
• Mozambique
• Namibia
• Peru
• Malaysia
• Poland
• Seychelles
• Slovak Republic
• South Korea
• Swaziland
• Thailand
• Turkey
• Zambia |
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Explore South Africa with First Car Rental
Once you have received your South African visa, book your First Car Rental hire vehicle. You can collect your vehicle from a variety of locations throughout South Africa, including branches at several international airports. |
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| Contact us now to learn more about our car hire services and to make the final preparations for your visit to South Africa. |
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