South Africa’s Borders Are Open For Travel
South Africa is currently at a level 3 “reconsider travel” advisory and is open for travel.
NOTES FOR SOUTH AFRICA VISAS:
US Citizens do not need a visa for South Africa.
As of 10/20/2014 South Africa may require certain nationalities to make personal appearance(s) at the embassy in Washington or New York.
Processing time is 7-10 business days. Rush is not available.
$72 is the embassy processing fee.
Maximum Stay: 90 days
Your passport must have two side-by-side blank visa pages
If you have been to a country where yellow fever is endemic within the last 6 months you must have proof of vaccination.
Those with passports issued by the countries listed below do not require visa to enter South Africa. All others will require visa for entry or transiting the airport in Johannesburg even if staying in the transit lounge – please also verify with you airline for any other restriction:
African Union laissez-passer
Andorra
Argentina
Australia
Austria
Belgium
Botswana
Brazil
Canada
Chile
Czech Republic
Denmark
Ecuador
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Iceland
Israel
Italy
Jamaica
Japan
Liechtenstein
Luxembourg
Malta
Monaco
Netherlands
New Zealand
Norway
Paraguay
Portugal
San Marino
Singapore
Spain
St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Sweden
Switzerland
United Kingdom of Great Britain, Northern Ireland, British Islands, Bailiwick of Guernsey and Jersey, Isle of Man and Virgin Islands
Republic of Ireland
British Overseas Territories who are in possession of British passports namely: Anguilla, Bermuda, British Antarctic Territory, British Indian Ocean Territory, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Falkland Islands, Gibraltar, Montserrat, St. Helena and Dependencies (Ascension Island, Gough Island and Tristan da Cunha), Pitcairn, Henderson, Ducie and Oeno Islands, the Sovereign Base Areas on Cyprus South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands and the Turks and Caicos Island.
Uruguay
Venezuela
United States of America
*Zimbabwe (*temporary measure until further notice)
BUSINESS REQUIREMENTS FOR SOUTH AFRICA VISAS:
$72 is the embassy processing fee.
One completed South Africa visa application
Two passport type photos
One invitation letter directly from the South African organization or company sponsoring your visit.
Physical passport with 6 months validity beyond trip completion and one blank visa page
Non-USA passport holders must provide a copy of green card or US Visa and I-94
One copy of flight itinerary
One copy of hotel arrangements
Company business letter – Generate one now and print on your company letterhead.
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TRANSIT REQUIREMENTS FOR SOUTH AFRICA VISAS (This visa will allow a stay of 72 hours per entry)
$72 is the embassy processing fee.
One completed South Africa visa application
Two passport type photos
Physical passport with 6 months validity beyond trip completion and one blank visa page
Non-USA passport holders must provide a copy of green card or US Visa and I-94
One copy of flight itinerary
One copy of visa from country of onward travel
Texas Tower order form
TOURIST REQUIREMENTS FOR SOUTH AFRICA VISAS:
$72 is the embassy processing fee.
One completed South Africa visa application
Two passport type photos
Physical passport with 6 months validity beyond trip completion and one blank visa page
Non-USA passport holders must provide a copy of green card or US Visa and I-94
Copy of bank statement showing ample funds for travel
One copy of flight itinerary
One copy of hotel arrangements
Texas Tower order form
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