Port of Entry Visa (90 days or less)

  • Passport with at least two (2) unused (blank) Visa pages;
  • Visa application form DHA-84 signed by applicant
    Note: Under Permanent Residential Address, please state the address in the United States where you reside.
  • Certified/notarized copy of bio page of the applicant’s passport
  • Two (2) passport photos with white or light background
  • Proof of legal status for non-U.S. citizens (Certified/notarized copy of greencard, H1B, F1, J1, etc.)
  • Proof of itinerary/reservation of round trip air tickets. Please do not purchase air tickets until you obtain a South African visa.
  • Proof of sufficient fund (in the form of three months recent bank statements stamped by bank) 
  • Proof of hotel accommodation (confirmed hotel reservation) or a letter of invitation from the host (relative or friend) in South Africa
  • Proof of host’s legal status in South Africa (copy of I.D. Book/ passport if South African citizen) or copy of passport and a copy of visa or residence status in South Africa, certified by the South African Police Service.
  • Non-refundable fee of $36.00 money order
 
  • Yellow fever certificate is required if applicant is passing through yellow fever belt area before entering South Africa.
  • Certified/notarized copy of birth certificate in case of children below 18 years
  • Consent letter from parent(s) in case of child/children traveling alone or with other parent
  • A statement or documentation detailing the purpose and duration of the visit
  • Processing time is 5 business days and may take up to 10 days during peak season
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