South Africa Visa for Ghanaian Citizens

Failure to complete application form in full may result in the visa being delayed, refused or rejected at the visa application Centre. All documents in a language other than English must be translated. - A passport or travel document valid for no less than 30 days after the expiry of your intended visit (2 copies of Bio data page must be attached) - Passport must contain at least 3 unused pages for entry / departure endorsements - Visa application Form (DHA-84) Form 11 Fully completed with BLOCK letter and BLACK ink only - Payment of the prescribed fee (Visa Fees and VFS Service fees) - Introductory letter from Employer, School or self-introductory letter, where applicable) - An international yellow-fever vaccination certificate (copy of front page and page with vaccination details must be attached) - Two colour passport photographs - flight itinerary - Proof of accommodation in south Africa (Hotel booking, Utility bill-(Rates and Taxes) or Tenancy agreement) - Invitation letter from host and certified copy of host passport; Please note that,it is a must to present a signed invitation letter from SA - For Minors; - If a child is travelling alone or with one or both parents, a parental authorization or consent letter signed by both parents or guardian must be attached Unabridged birth certificate Click here (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/4Fzcz0XPjsYuN6x9iWfQLI/cc957122f941f393cdacf331318801b7/ParentalConsentAffidavit_270515.pdf) to download Parental Consent Affidavit - Proof of financial means to pay for your living expenses while in South Africa in the form of : - Last 3 months original Bank statements certified by the bank - Letter of sponsorship, original Bank statement certified by bank and copy of sponsors passport - Undertakings by the host(s) in South Africa / Employer in Ghana; Applicable to corporate clients only Corporate Clients This refers to corporate organizations, accredited/verified by Department of Trade and Industry, (DTI) intending to, amongst others, but not limited to, conduct business feasibility studies in South Africa, training, meetings. The applicants will therefore be EMPLOYEES of the particular organization, and not clients of those organizations. Once the outsourcing solution, (VFS) is operational, the individual applicants should present themselves to the Visa Application Centre, VAC. Remember, you MUST submit your visa application in person.

Intra company transfer Section 19(5) of the ACT - Duly completed application form signed by the applicant - Click here (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/iln6PlCxabeGjnN1Ysswh/3c8e9b72e28d02eb8556b40f4c42bc77/intra-company-transfer-checklist.pdf) for Checklist - Passport valid for no less than 30 calendar days after expiry of the intended visit. - A medical report not older than 6 months - A radiological report not older than 6 months - Comprehensive Radiology report Click here for medical and radiology form. (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/5hoZlD8PaoavYyXte7FUQq/9843e429fcfcd53653d53cb6be1a9fca/form_a_medical_certificate_radiology.pdf) - Marriage certificate or in the case of a foreign spousal relationship, proof of official recognition thereof issued by the authorities of the foreign country of the applicant (where applicable). - The affidavit where a spousal relationship to a south african citizen or resident is applicable as well as documentation proving cohabitation and the extent to which the related financial responsibilities are shared by the parties and setting out the particulars of children in the spousal relationship. - Proof of a union recognised in terms of the recognition of customary marriages act, 1998 (act no. 120 of 1998), where applicable. - Divorce decree, where applicable. - Proof of court order awarding custody, where applicable. - Death certificate, in respect of late spouse, where applicable. - Written consent from both parents and/or sole custody parent, where applicable, with proof of sole custody. - Proof of legal adoption where applicable. - Legal separation order, where applicable. - police clearance certificate issued by the police or security authority in each country where the relevant applicant resided for 12 months or longer after attaining the age of 18 years, in respect of criminal records or the character of that applicant, which certificate shall not be older than six months at the time of its submission: (provided that the certificate shall not be required from a foreign country in the case of renewal or extension of a visa but from the republic) - A yellow fever vaccination certificate if that person travelled or intends travelling from or transiting through a yellow fever endemic area: (provided that the certificate shall not be required where that person travelled or intends travelling in direct transit through such area) - A letter from the company abroad confirming that the foreigner shall be transferred to a branch, subsidiary or an affiliate of that company in the republic - A letter from the branch, subsidiary or an affiliate in the republic confirming the transfer of the foreigner and specifying the occupation and capacity in which that foreigner shall be employed. - An undertaking by the relevant employer that: - a. A foreigner is only employed in the specific position for which the visa has been issued; - b. The foreign employee will at all times comply with the provisions of the act and conditions of his or her visa and undertakes to immediately notify the director-general if the employee refuses to comply with the provisions of the act or conditions of the visa; and - c. A plan is developed for the transfer of skills to a South African citizen or permanent resident. - An undertaking by the relevant employer to reimburse the department any costs incurred in relation to the deportation of the holder of an intra-company transfer work visa and any of his or her dependent family members. - Proof of payment of the applicable fee

Failure to complete application form in full may result in the visa being delayed, refused or rejected at the visa application Centre. All documents in a language other than English must be translated. - A passport or travel document valid for no less than 30 days after the expiry of your intended visit (2 copies of Bio data page must be attached) - Passport must contain at least 3 unused pages for entry / departure endorsements - Visa application Form (DHA-84) Form 11 Fully completed with BLOCK letter and BLACK ink only - Payment of the prescribed fee (Visa Fees and VFS Service fees) - Introductory letter from Employer, School or self-introductory letter, where applicable - An international yellow-fever vaccination certificate (copy of front page and page with vaccination details must be attached) - Two colour passport photographs - flight itinerary - Proof of accommodation in south Africa (Hotel booking, Utility bill-(Rates and Taxes) or Tenancy agreement) - Invitation letter from host and certified copy of host passport; please note that it is a must to present a signed invitation from SA. - For Minors; - If a child is travelling alone or with one or both parents, a parental authorization or consent letter signed by both parents or guardian must be attached Unabridged birth certificate Click here (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/4Fzcz0XPjsYuN6x9iWfQLI/cc957122f941f393cdacf331318801b7/ParentalConsentAffidavit_270515.pdf) to download Parental Consent Affidavit - Proof of financial means to pay for your living expenses while in South Africa in the form of : - Last 3 months original Bank statements certified by the bank - Letter of sponsorship, original Bank statement certified by bank and copy of sponsors passport - Undertakings by the host(s) in South Africa / Employer in Ghana; Applicable to corporate clients only Corporate Clients This refers to corporate organizations, accredited/verified by Department of Trade and Industry, (DTI) intending to, amongst others, but not limited to, conduct business feasibility studies in South Africa, training, meetings. The applicants will therefore be EMPLOYEES of the particular organization, and not clients of those organizations. Once the outsourcing solution, (VFS) is operational, the individual applicants should present themselves to the Visa Application Centre, VAC. Remember, you MUST submit your visa application in person.

Failure to complete application form in full may result in the visa being delayed, refused or rejected at the visa application Centre. All documents in a language other than English must be translated. - A passport or travel document valid for no less than 30 days after the expiry of your intended visit (2 copies of Bio data pages must be attached) - Passport must contain at least 3 unused pages for entry / departure endorsements - Visa application Form (DHA-84) Form 11 Fully completed with BLOCK letter and BLACK ink only - Payment of the prescribed fee (Visa Fees and VFS Service fees) - Introductory letter from Employer, School or self-introductory letter, where applicable - An international yellow-fever vaccination certificate (copy of front page and page with vaccination details must be attached) - Two colour passport photographs - flight itinerary - Proof of accommodation in south Africa (Hotel booking, Utility bill-(Rates and Taxes) or Tenancy agreement) - Invitation letter from host and certified copy of host passport; please note that it is a must to present invitation from SA - For Minors; - If a child is travelling alone or with one or both parents, a parental authorization or consent letter signed by both parents or guardian must be attached Unabridged birth certificate Click here (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/4Fzcz0XPjsYuN6x9iWfQLI/cc957122f941f393cdacf331318801b7/ParentalConsentAffidavit_270515.pdf) to download Parental Consent Affidavit - Proof of financial means to pay for your living expenses while in South Africa in the form of : - Last 3 months original Bank statements certified by the bank - Letter of sponsorship, original Bank statement certified by bank and copy of sponsors passport - Undertakings by the host(s) in South Africa / Employer in Ghana; Applicable to corporate clients only Corporate Clients This refers to corporate organizations, accredited/verified by Department of Trade and Industry, (DTI) intending to, amongst others, but not limited to, conduct business feasibility studies in South Africa, training, meetings. The applicants will therefore be EMPLOYEES of the particular organization, and not clients of those organizations. Once the outsourcing solution, (VFS) is operational, the individual applicants should present themselves to the Visa Application Centre, VAC. Remember, you MUST submit your visa application in person.

All documents in a language other than English must be translated. - A passport or travel document valid for no less than 30 days after the expiry of your intended visit (2 copies of Bio data pages must be attached) - Passport must contain at least 3 unused page for entry / departure endorsements - Visa application Form (DHA-84) Form 11 Fully completed with BLOCK letter and BLACK ink only - Payment of the prescribed fee (Visa Fees and VFS Service fees) - Introductory letter from Employer, School or self-introductory letter, where applicable - An international yellow-fever vaccination certificate (copy of front page and page with vaccination details must be attached) - Two colour passport photographs - flight itinerary Proof of accommodation in south Africa (Hotel booking, Utility bill-(Rates and Taxes) or Tenancy agreement) - Visa Applicants seeking medical treatment in South Africa must present referral letter from physician in their home country and appointment letter from S.A. Doctor - Invitation letter from host and certified copy of host passport; If applicable - For Minors; - If a child is travelling alone or with one or both parents, a parental authorization or consent letter signed by both parents or guardian must be attached Unabridged birth certificate Click here (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/4Fzcz0XPjsYuN6x9iWfQLI/cc957122f941f393cdacf331318801b7/ParentalConsentAffidavit_270515.pdf) to download Parental Consent Affidavit - Proof of financial means to pay for your living expenses while in South Africa in the form of : - Last 3 months original Bank statements certified by the bank - Letter of sponsorship, original Bank statement certified by bank and copy of sponsors passport - Undertakings by the host(s) in South Africa / Employer in Ghana; Applicable to corporate clients only Corporate Clients This refers to corporate organizations, accredited/verified by Department of Trade and Industry, (DTI) intending to, amongst others, but not limited to, conduct business feasibility studies in South Africa, training, meetings. The applicants will therefore be EMPLOYEES of the particular organization, and not clients of those organizations. Once the outsourcing solution, (VFS) is operational, the individual applicants should present themselves to the Visa Application Centre, VAC. Remember, you MUST submit your visa application in person.

Medical visa Section 17 of the ACT Documents required for a Medical Visa - Duly completed application form signed by the applicant - Valid passport which expires in no less than 30 days after expiry of the intended date of departure from the republic - The application is being submitted in person, no less than 60 days prior to the expiry date of the applicant’s visa and if the visa was issued for less than 30 days, not later than seven working days before the expiry of the visa. - A letter from the applicant's registered medical practitioner or medical institution within the republic, confirming- - a. That space is available at the medical institution; b. The estimated costs of the treatment; c. Whether or not the disease or ailment is treatable or curable; d. The treatment schedule; and e. The period of intended treatment in the republic. - The details of, and confirmation by, the person or institution responsible for the medical expenses and hospital fees: (provided that in a case where the applicant's medical scheme or employer is not liable for expenses incurred, proof of financial means to cover medical costs). - The particulars of the persons accompanying the applicant - A valid return air flight ticket, where applicable - Proof of sufficient financial means or provision for the costs indirectly related to the treatment.(Original 3 months most recent bank statement stamped and signed by the bank) - Proof of payment of the applicable FEE In respect of a renewal of a Medical Visa: