IranSouth Africa
Iranian passport · policy checked 17 Jul 2026
Visa required
Apply before you travel.
90
days
on a tourist visa
36
USD · visa fee
1
day
processing time
VFS
visa application centre
How Iranian citizens apply for a South Africa visa
- Lodge your application at a VFS Global visa application centre, with the completed form and required documents. Apply here ↗
South Africa visa cost for Iranian citizens
USD 36
Port of Entry / Visitor's Visa (short-term visitor visa, sticker/embassy-issued)
Lodged through VFS Global, whose service fee applies on top and varies by centre.
Port of Entry / Visitor's Visa (short-term visitor visa, sticker/embassy-issued)
up to 90 days
USD 36
South Africa eVisa (ePermits online visa application)
not published
South Africa visa types for Iranian citizens
HolidayTouristdocuments
BLACK INK ONLY · by · BOTH · Commissioner of Oath · Please note:
- Visa application form
- Completed Visa application Form (BI84) Form 11 in
- Two recent colored photograph
- Must be a clear copy, not older than 6 months, size 3.5 cm Ă— 4.5 cm, white background
- Passport
- Must be valid for no less than 3 months after the expiry of intended visit to South Africa and containing at least 2 blank visa pages (one to endorse/stamp the visa and the other one for entry/exit stamps.
- Passport copies of page 2 and 3 & previous South Africa visa copies and copy of Bio Pages of previous passport (included South Africa Visa) (all copies should be in A4 format)
- (Proof of Employment ) No-objection letter from employer or sponsor (Original)
- It must be signed and stamped; dated/issued on the current month of should be dated not more than a month from the date of application.
- The letter must confirm the applicant’s name , passport number,current job position,amount of salary,start of work date, travel dates, exact purpose of travel and “no objection” to leave of absence
- For self-sponsored, valid trade officially translated license.
- For Doctors, valid medical License officially translated.
- For Lawyer: valid lawyers license officially translated.
- Travel Itinerary(day by day travel plan)
- “AFFIDAVIT FORM”
- Official consent letter from parent that is not travelling (with dates and destination matching those of application)
- Proof of guardianship or custody - accompanied by person other than parent
- Officially Translated Birth certificate(contains MFA & justice stamps)
- Proof of adoption - adopted minor
- Copy of Marriage certificate
- Copy of South African ID or South African passport of the spouse (Certified by the Police Authority)
- Ticket
- Proof of two way Air tickets (provisional). Proof of Domestic flight/s is also required, if the applicant is travelling from one city to another.
- Accommodation
- If staying in a hotel, a proof of provisional booking is required
- If staying with a family/relative/friend/colleague, a copy of the following from the SA host are required
- Invitation letter (typed, signed and must be dated/issued on the current month or should be dated not more than a month from the date of application). Bio information of guest should be mentioned in invitation letter , Date, duration of stay, the physical home address and contact details of the SA host should be indicated in the letter.
- Proof of address (e.g. Utility bills, Lease of Contract, Tax invoice, etc.) as indicated in the invitation letter.
- If the host is a South African, a copy of South African ID book or passport is required. If the host is not a South African, a copy of passport and residence/permit/visa copy of the host in South Africa is required ( All Documents should be certified by Police Authority)
- For parents and siblings visiting either their son/daughter/siblings in South Africa, and will be staying with them whilst in South Africa, the following additional documents are required:
- Copy of son/daughter/sibling’s full birth certificate (In English only)
- Copy of son/daughter/sibling’s passport (Certified by the Police Authority )
- Copy of visa/temporary residence/permanent residence permit issued/granted to them (Certified by the police Authority)
- Proof of financial means.
- Applicant’s latest three (3) months banks statement(transaction)(in A4 format).
- if the applicant submit the bank statement(transaction) of the company, the following additional documents are required:
- Letter from the company/sponsor which states that the company has no objection to use the bank account/statement(transaction) by the applicant, to cover his/her travel expenses in South Africa. The letter must be signed by ALL partners/owners of the company (as shown in the trade license).
- Copy of Trade License Or Gazette notice translated in to English
- 3 months latest bank statement(transaction) of the company (stamped by the bank,in A4 format)
- All visa applicants, who are applying for the first time, must only submit the application a MONTH or closer to the date of intended travel to South Africa.
- All visa/permit applications must be applied “In-person” by the applicant ONLY.
- It takes 10 working days to process the visa.
- Original passport cannot be retrieved until application has been processed.
- Consular section will only accept / process complete visa applications - it is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that he or she submits a complete application.
- Cabin Crew and Pilot can withdraw their passports 2 WORKING DAYS after the application submission.
BLACK ink only.
from the sponsor/employer for the said travel. Full contact details of the company/employer (e.g. physical address, telephone number,name, Job title) must be indicated in the letter.
Unaccompanied Minor / Travelling with one Parent
must be filled in
parents/guardian and must be signed before the
. A copy of parent’s passport should also be submitted
For applicants MARRIED to a SOUTH AFRICAN, the following additional documents are required:
ONLY original Stamped bank
statement(transaction) issued not more than 10days by a bank (English Only) are acceptable.
Visitor's Visa (Tourist) - More than 90 daysTourist
single entryonline
Issued to foreign nationals intending to stay in South Africa for tourism or short-term non-work purposes beyond 90 days.
The visa application centre publishes no document checklist for this type.
Application submitted at South African embassy/consulate abroad or via ePermit portal. Specific duration determined on a case-by-case basis.
Official page ↗Visitor's Visa (Tourist) - Up to 90 daysTourist
90 dayssingle entryvalid 90donline
Issued to foreign nationals intending to visit South Africa temporarily for tourism, family or friend visits, conferences, or sports events.
The visa application centre publishes no document checklist for this type.
Visa-exempt nationalities do not need this visa for stays up to their permitted period. Non-exempt travelers may apply via eVisa (ehome.dha.gov.za) or ETA (eta.dha.gov.za). Visitors may not work on this visa. Fees updated annually and vary by nationality/currency.
Official page ↗Business VisaBusinessdocuments
multiple entryonline
Issued to foreign nationals who intend to establish or invest in a business in South Africa as contemplated in Section 15 of the Immigration Act.
BLACK INK ONLY · by · BOTH · Commissioner of Oath · and · Please note:
- Visa application form
- Completed Visa application Form (BI84) Form 11 in
- Two recent colored photograph
- Must be a clear copy, not older than 6 months, size 3.5 cm Ă— 4.5 cm, white background
- Passport
- Must be valid for no less than 3 months after the expiry of intended visit to South Africa and containing at least 2 blank visa pages (one to endorse/stamp the visa and the other one for entry/exit stamps.
- Passport copies of page 2 and 3 & previous South Africa visa copies and copy of Bio Pages of previous passport (included South Africa Visa) (all copies should be in A4 format)
- It must be signed and stamped; dated/issued on the current month of should be dated not more than a month from the date of application.
- The letter must confirm the applicant’s name , passport number, current job position, amount of salary, start of work date , travel dates, exact purpose of travel and “no objection” to leave of absence
- For self-sponsored, Officially translated valid trade license.
- For Doctors:valid medical license officially translated.
- For lawyers:valid lawyer license officially translated.
- “AFFIDAVIT FORM”
- Official consent letter from parent that is not travelling (with dates and destination matching those of the application)
- Proof of guardianship or custody - accompanied by person other than parent
- Officially translated Birth certificate (contains MFA & justice stamps)
- Proof of adoption - adopted minor
- Copy of Marriage certificate
- Copy of South African ID or South African passport of the spouse (Certified by the Police Authority)
- Letter from both Iran and South African host company
- Both letters must confirm the
- Both letters must be signed (with the signatory name and designation) and stamped. Also, it must be dated/issued on the current month or not more than a month, from the date of application.
- Signatory for the South African Company need to provide the South African ID copy certified by the police Authority
- Both letters must have the company’s full contact details (e.g. physical address and telephone numbers).
- If the financial undertaking is not indicated in the letters, the applicant must submit his/her own latest three (3) months personal bank transaction (stamped by the bank).For self-sponsored, valid trade license copy
- Ticket
- Proof of two way Air tickets (provisional). Proof of Domestic flight/s is also required, if the applicant is travelling from one city to another.
- Accommodation
- If staying in a hotel, a proof of confirmed or provisional booking is required
- If staying with a family/relative/friend/colleague, a copy of the following from the SA host are required
- Invitation letter
- Proof of address (e.g. Utility bills, Lease of Contract, Tax invoice, etc.) as indicated in the invitation letter.
- If the host is a South African, a copy of South African ID book or passport is required. If the host is not a South African, a copy of passport and residence/permit/visa copy of the host in South Africa is required ( All Documents should be certified by Police Authority)
- For parents and siblings visiting either their son/daughter/siblings in South Africa, and will be staying with them whilst in South Africa, the following additional documents are required:
- Copy of son/daughter/sibling’s full birth certificate (In English only)
- Copy of son/daughter/sibling’s passport (Certified by the Police Authority )
- Copy of visa/temporary residence/permanent residence permit issued/granted to them (Certified by the police Authority)
- Proof of financial means.
- Applicant’s latest three (3) months banks statement(Transaction)(in A4 format).
- if the applicant submit the bank satatement(Transaction) of the company, the following additional documents are required:
- Letter from the company/sponsor which states that the company has no objection to use the bank account/satatement(Transaction) by the applicant, to cover his/her travel expenses in South Africa. The letter must be signed by ALL partners/owners of the company (as shown in the trade license).
- Copy of Trade License Or Gazette notice translated in to English
- 3 months latest bank satatement(Transaction) of the company (stamped by the bank in A4 format)
- All visa applicants, who are applying for the first time, must only submit the application a MONTH or closer to the date of intended travel to South Africa.
- All visa/permit applications must be applied “In-person” by the applicant ONLY.
- It takes 10 working days to process the visa.
- Original passport cannot be retrieved until application has been processed.
- Consular section will only accept / process complete visa applications - it is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that he or she submits a complete application.
- Cabin Crew and Pilot can withdraw their passports 2 WORKING DAYS after the application submission.
BLACK ink only.
(Proof of Employment) No-objection letter from employer or sponsor (Original)
from the sponsor/employer for the said travel. Full contact details of the company/employer (e.g. physical address, telephone number, name,and Job title) must be indicated in the letter.
Unaccompanied Minor / Travelling with one Parent
must be filled in
parents/guardian and must be signed before the
. A copy of parent’s passport should also be submitted
For applicants MARRIED to a SOUTH AFRICAN, the following additional documents are required:
For Business/Conference/Trade fair Applicants
applicant’s name, passport number, travel dates, exact purpose of the travel
financial undertaking
(typed, signed and must be dated/issued on the current month or should be dated not more than a month from the date of application). Bio information of guest should be mentioned in invitation letter , dates ,duration of stay , the physical home address and contact details of the SA host should be indicated in the letter.
ONLY original Stamped bank
satatement(Transaction) issued not more than 10days by a bank (English Only) are acceptable.
Requires minimum capital investment as determined by the Minister; applicant's business must employ at least 60% South African citizens or permanent residents. Renewable. Governed by Section 15 of the Immigration Act 2002.
Official page ↗Visitor's Visa (Business) - Short-termBusinessdocuments
90 dayssingle entryvalid 90donline
Issued to foreigners visiting South Africa for business purposes such as meetings, negotiations, or conferences for up to 90 days.
Checklist filed by the visa centre as “Business Visa”
For information on the following: · Please note:
Short-term business visits; holder may not be employed by a South African entity. Separate from the long-term Business Visa (investment/establishment).
Official page ↗Transit VisaTransit
single entryonline
Issued to foreign nationals passing through South Africa en route to a third country, particularly those intending to obtain long-term residence in a neighboring country.
The visa application centre publishes no document checklist for this type.
Required for certain nationalities transiting through South Africa even without leaving the international transit area. Pakistan and Bangladesh ordinary passport holders require a transit visa effective 1 August 2022. Governed by Section 11(1) of the Immigration Act 2002.
Official page ↗Medical Treatment VisaMedicaldocuments
180 dayssingle entryvalid 180donline
Issued to foreign nationals who need to travel to South Africa for life-saving or specialised medical treatment unavailable in their home country.
For information on the following: · Please note:
Valid for up to 6 months. Requires letter from a South African medical practitioner confirming treatment. Holder may not work. Governed by Section 11(4) of the Immigration Act 2002.
Official page ↗Medical VisitMedicaldocuments
BLACK INK ONLY · by · BOTH · Commissioner of Oath · Please note:
- Visa application form
- Completed Visa application Form (BI84) Form 11 in
- Two recent colored photograph
- Must be a clear copy, not older than 6 months, size 3.5 cm Ă— 4.5 cm, white background
- Passport
- Must be valid for no less than 3 months after the expiry of intended visit to South Africa and containing at least 2 blank visa pages (one to endorse/stamp the visa and the other one for entry/exit stamps.
- Passport copies of page 2 and 3 & previous South Africa visa copies and coy of bio pages of previous passport(included South Africa visa(all copies should be in A4 format)
- (Proof of Employment) No-objection letter from employer or sponsor (Original)
- It must be signed and stamped; dated/issued on the current month of should be dated not more than a month from the date of application.
- The letter must confirm the applicant’s name,passport number, current job position, amount of salary, start of work date, travel dates, exact purpose of travel and “no objection” to leave of absence
- For self-sponsored,Oficially translated valid trade license
- For Doctors:valid medical License officially translated.
- For Lawyers :valid lawyer License officially translated.
- “AFFIDAVIT FORM”
- Official consent from parent that is not travelling(with dates and destination matching those of the application)
- Proof of guardianship or custody - accompanied by person other than parent
- Officially translated Birth certificate(contains MFA & justice stamps)
- Proof of adoption - adopted minor
- Copy of Marriage certificate
- Copy of South African ID or South African passport of the spouse (Certified by the Police Authority)
- Ticket
- Proof of two way Air tickets (provisional). Proof of Domestic flight/s is also required, if the applicant is travelling from one city to another.
- Accommodation
- If staying in a hotel, a proof of provisional booking is required
- If staying with a family/relative/friend/colleague, a copy of the following from the SA host are required
- Invitation letter
- Proof of address (e.g. Utility bills, Lease of Contract, Tax invoice, etc.) as indicated in the invitation letter.
- If the host is a South African, a copy of South African ID book or passport is required. If the host is not a South African, a copy of passport and residence/permit/visa copy of the host in South Africa is required ( All Documents should be certified by Police Authority)
- For parents and siblings visiting either their son/daughter/siblings in South Africa, and will be staying with them whilst in South Africa, the following additional documents are required:
- Copy of son/daughter/sibling’s full birth certificate (In English only)
- Copy of son/daughter/sibling’s passport (Certified by the Police Authority )
- Copy of visa/temporary residence/permanent residence permit issued/granted to them (Certified by the police Authority)
- Proof of financial means.
- Applicant’s latest three (3) months banks statement(transaction)(in A4 format).
- Should the applicant submit the bank statement(transaction) of the company, the following additional documents are required:
- Letter from the company/sponsor which states that the company has no objection to use the bank account/statement(transaction) by the applicant, to cover his/her travel expenses in South Africa. The letter must be signed by ALL partners/owners of the company (as shown in the trade license).
- Copy of Trade License Or Gazette notice translated in to English
- 3 months latest bank statement(transaction) of the company (stamped by the bank in A4 format)
- All visa applicants, who are applying for the first time, must only submit the application a MONTH or closer to the date of intended travel to South Africa.
- All visa/permit applications must be applied “In-person” by the applicant ONLY.
- It takes 10 working days to process the visa.
- Original passport cannot be retrieved until application has been processed.
- Consular section will only accept / process complete visa applications - it is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that he or she submits a complete application.
- Cabin Crew and Pilot can withdraw their passports 2 WORKING DAYS after the application submission.
BLACK ink only.
from the sponsor/employer for the said travel. Full contact details of the company/employer (e.g. physical address, telephone number,name,and Job title) must be indicated in the letter.
Unaccompanied Minor / Travelling with one Parent
must be filled in
parents/guardian and must be signed before the
. A copy of parent’s passport should also be submitted
For applicants MARRIED to a SOUTH AFRICAN, the following additional documents are required:
(typed, signed and must be dated/issued on the current month or should be dated not more than a month from the date of application). Bio information of Guest shoulb be mentioned in invitation Letter, dates ,duration of stay , the physical home address and contact details of the SA host should be indicated in the letter.
ONLY original stamped bank
statement(transaction) issued not more than 10days by a bank (English Only) are acceptable.
Relative's VisaFamilydocuments
multiple entryvalid 730donline
Issued to relatives of South African citizens or permanent residents wishing to live in South Africa for an extended period.
For information on the following: · Please note:
Valid for up to 2 years. The South African relative must provide a financial assurance of at least R8,500 per month per person. Governed by Section 18 of the Immigration Act 2002. Spouses of South African citizens/permanent residents may apply under Section 11(6) Spousal Visa.
Official page ↗Spousal / Life Partner Visa - Section 11(6)Familydocuments
multiple entryonline
Issued to the spouse or life partner of a South African citizen or permanent resident who intends to visit or reside in South Africa.
Checklist filed by the visa centre as “Visits To Family Or Friends”
BLACK INK ONLY · by · BOTH · Commissioner of Oath · Please note:
- Visa application form
- Completed Visa application Form (BI84) Form 11 in
- Two recent colored photograph
- Must be a clear copy, not older than 6 months, size 3.5 cm Ă— 4.5 cm, white background
- Passport
- Must be valid for no less than 3 months after the expiry of intended visit to South Africa and containing at least 2 blank visa pages (one to endorse/stamp the visa and the other one for entry/exit stamps.
- Passport copies of page 2 and 3 & previous South Africa visa copies and copy of Bio Pages of previous passport (included South Africa Visa) (all copies should be in A4 format)
- (Proof of Employment) No-objection letter from employer or sponsor (Original)
- It must be signed and stamped; dated/issued on the current month of should be dated not more than a month from the date of application.
- The letter must confirm the
- For self-sponsored, officially translated valid trade license.
- For Doctors:valid medical license officially translated.
- For lawyers:valid lawyer license officially translated.
- “AFFIDAVIT FORM”
- Official consent letter from parent that is not travelling (with date and destination matching those of the application)
- Proof of guardianship or custody - accompanied by person other than parent
- Officially translated Birth certificate(contains MFA & justice stamps)
- Proof of adoption - adopted minor
- Copy of Marriage certificate
- Copy of South African ID or South African passport of the spouse (Certified by the Police Authority)
- Ticket
- Proof of Tow way Air tickets (provisional). Proof of Domestic flight/s is also required, if the applicant is travelling from one city to another.
- Accommodation
- If staying in a hotel, a proof of provisional booking is required
- If staying with a family/relative/friend/colleague, a copy of the following from the SA host are required
- Invitation letter
- Proof of address (e.g. Utility bills, Lease of Contract, Tax invoice, etc.) as indicated in the invitation letter.
- If the host is a South African, a copy of South African ID book or passport is required. If the host is not a South African, a copy of passport and residence/permit/visa copy of the host in South Africa is required ( All Documents should be certified by Police Authority)
- For parents and siblings visiting either their son/daughter/siblings in South Africa, and will be staying with them whilst in South Africa, the following additional documents are required:
- Copy of son/daughter/sibling’s full birth certificate (In English only)
- Copy of son/daughter/sibling’s passport (Certified by the Police Authority )
- Copy of visa/temporary residence/permanent residence permit issued/granted to them (Certified by the police Authority)
- Proof of financial means.
- Applicant’s latest three (3) months banks statement(transaction)in A4format. ONLY original Stamped bank statement(transaction) issued not more than 10days by a bank (English Only) are acceptable.
- if the applicant submit the bank statement(transaction) of the company, the following additional documents are required:
- Letter from the company/sponsor which states that the company has no objection to use the bank account/statement(transaction) by the applicant, to cover his/her travel expenses in South Africa. The letter must be signed by ALL partners/owners of the company (as shown in the trade license).
- Copy of Trade License Or Gazette notice translated in to English
- 3 months latest bank statement(transaction) of the company (stamped by the bank in A4 format)
- All visa applicants, who are applying for the first time, must only submit the application a MONTH or closer to the date of intended travel to South Africa.
- All visa/permit applications must be applied “In-person” by the applicant ONLY.
- It takes 10 working days to process the visa.
- Original passport cannot be retrieved until application has been processed.
- Consular section will only accept / process complete visa applications - it is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that he or she submits a complete application.
- Cabin Crew and Pilot can withdraw their passports 2 WORKING DAYS after the application submission.
BLACK ink only.
applicant’s name, passport number, current job position, amount of salary, start of work date, travel dates, exact purpose of travel and “no objection” to leave of absence
from the sponsor/employer for the said travel. Full contact details of the company/employer (e.g. physical address, telephone number, name,and Job title) must be indicated in the letter.
Unaccompanied Minor / Travelling with one Parent
must be filled in
parents/guardian and must be signed before the
. A copy of parent’s passport should also be submitted
For applicants MARRIED to a SOUTH AFRICAN, the following additional documents are required:
(typed, signed and must be dated/issued on the current month or should be dated not more than a month from the date of application) Bio information of guest should be mentioned in invitation letter, Date ,duration of stay, The physical home address and contact details of the SA host should be indicated in the letter.
Governed by Section 11(6) of the Immigration Act 2002. Allows the holder to work in South Africa. Must demonstrate a bona fide spousal or life partnership relationship.
Official page ↗Exchange VisaStudentdocuments
365 dayssingle entryvalid 365donline
Issued to foreign nationals under 25 years of age participating in cultural, economic, or social exchange programmes in South Africa.
For information on the following: · Please note:
Valid for up to 12 months. Non-renewable and non-extendable. Applicant must be under 25 years of age. Governed by Section 18 of the Immigration Act 2002.
Official page ↗Study VisaStudentdocuments
multiple entryonline
Issued to foreign nationals intending to undertake full-time study at an accredited educational institution in South Africa.
For information on the following: · Please note:
Valid for the duration of the course. Holder may work up to 20 hours per week. Must have medical cover with a registered South African medical scheme. Governed by Section 18 of the Immigration Act 2002.
Official page ↗ResearchStudentdocuments
BLACK INK ONLY · by · BOTH · Commissioner of Oath · Please note:
- Visa application form
- Completed Visa application Form (DHA-84) in
- Two recent colored photograph
- Must be a clear copy, not older than 6 months, size 3.5 cm Ă— 4.5 cm, white background
- Passport
- Must be valid for no less than 3 months after the expiry of intended visit to South Africa and containing at least 2 blank visa pages (one to endorse/stamp the visa and the other one for entry/exit stamps.
- Passport copies of page 2 and 3 & previous South Africa visa copies and copy of Bio Pages of previous passport (included South Africa Visa) (all copies should be in A4 format)
- (Proof of Employment) No-objection letter from employer or sponsor (Original)
- It must be signed and stamped; dated/issued on the current month of should be dated not more than a month from the date of application.
- The letter must confirm the applicant’s name , passport number,current job position,amount of salary,start of work date, travel dates, exact purpose of travel and “no objection” to leave of absence
- For self-sponsored, Oficially translated valid trade license.
- For Doctors:valid Medical License Officially Transalated
- For Lawyers:Valid Lawyer License Officially Transalated
- “AFFIDAVIT FORM”
- Official consent Letter from parent that is not travelling(with dates and destination matching those of application
- Proof of guardianship or custody - accompanied by person other than parent
- Officially translated Birth certificate(contains MFA & justice stamps)
- Proof of adoption - adopted minor
- Copy of Marriage certificate
- Copy of South African ID or South African passport of the spouse (Certified by the Police Authority)
- Official invitation letter from University or Relevant institute
- Ticket
- Proof of two way Air tickets (provisional). Proof of Domestic flight/s is also required, if the applicant is travelling from one city to another.
- Accommodation
- If staying in a hotel, a proof of provisional booking is required
- If staying with a family/relative/friend/colleague, a copy of the following from the SA host are required
- Invitation letter
- Proof of address (e.g. Utility bills, Lease of Contract, Tax invoice, etc.) as indicated in the invitation letter.
- If the host is a South African, a copy of South African ID book or passport is required. If the host is not a South African, a copy of passport and residence/permit/visa copy of the host in South Africa is required ( All Documents should be certified by Police Authority)
- For parents and siblings visiting either their son/daughter/siblings in South Africa, and will be staying with them whilst in South Africa, the following additional documents are required:
- Copy of son/daughter/sibling’s full birth certificate (In English only)
- Copy of son/daughter/sibling’s passport (Certified by the Police Authority )
- Copy of visa/temporary residence/permanent residence permit issued/granted to them (Certified by the police Authority)
- Proof of financial means.
- Applicant’s latest three (3) months banks statement(transaction) in A4.
- Should the applicant submit the bank statement(transaction) of the company, the following additional documents are required:
- Letter from the company/sponsor which states that the company has no objection to use the bank account/statement(transaction) by the applicant, to cover his/her travel expenses in South Africa. The letter must be signed by ALL partners/owners of the company (as shown in the trade license).
- Copy of Trade License Or Gazette notice translated in to English
- 3 months latest bank statement(transaction) of the company (stamped by the bank,in A4 format)
- All visa applicants, who are applying for the first time, must only submit the application a MONTH or closer to the date of intended travel to South Africa.
- All visa/permit applications must be applied “In-person” by the applicant ONLY.
- It takes 10 working days to process the visa.
- Original passport cannot be retrieved until application has been processed.
- Consular section will only accept / process complete visa applications - it is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that he or she submits a complete application.
- Cabin Crew and Pilot can withdraw their passports 2 WORKING DAYS after the application submission.
BLACK ink only.
from the sponsor/employer for the said travel. Full contact details of the company/employer (e.g. physical address, telephone number,Job title) must be indicated in the letter.
Unaccompanied Minor / Travelling with one Parent
must be filled in
parents/guardian and must be signed before the
. A copy of parent’s passport should also be submitted
For applicants MARRIED to a SOUTH AFRICAN, the following additional documents are required:
(typed, signed and must be dated/issued on the current month or should be dated not more than a month from the date of application). Bio information of guest should be mentioned in invitation letter ,The physical home address and contact details of the SA host should be indicated in the letter.
ONLY original Stamped bank
statement(transaction) issued not more than 10days by a bank (English Only) are acceptable.
Study PurposesStudentdocuments
BLACK INK ONLY · by · BOTH · Commissioner of Oath · Please note:
- Visa application form
- Completed Visa application Form (BI84) Form 11 in
- Two recent colored photograph
- Must be a clear copy, not older than 6 months, size 3.5 cm Ă— 4.5 cm, white background
- Passport
- Must be valid for no less than 3 months after the expiry of intended visit to South Africa and containing at least 2 blank visa pages (one to endorse/stamp the visa and the other one for entry/exit stamps.
- Passport copies of page 2 and 3 & previous South Africa visa copies and copy of Bio pages of previous passport (included south Africa visa) (all copies should be in A4 format)
- (Proof of Employment) No-objection letter from employer or sponsor (Original)
- It must be signed and stamped; dated/issued on the current month of should be dated not more than a month from the date of application.
- The letter must confirm the applicant’s name, passport number, current job position, amount of salary, start of work date, travel dates, exact purpose of travel and “no objection” to leave of absence
- For self-sponsored, officially translated valid trade license
- For Doctors: valid medical license officially translated.
- For lawyers: valid lawyer license officially translated.
- “AFFIDAVIT FORM”
- Official consent letter from parent that is not traveling (with dates and destination matching those of the application)
- Proof of guardianship or custody - accompanied by person other than parent
- Officially translated Birth certificate(contains MFA & justice stamps)
- Proof of adoption - adopted minor
- Copy of Marriage certificate
- Copy of South African ID or South African passport of the spouse (Certified by the Police Authority)
- Invitation and acceptance letter from university or school or training center
- specifying applicant’s name , passport number ,course or field of study, duration of study ,signature and stamp, along with undertaking letter of university or school or training center.
- accreditation certificate for nongovernment schools and universities
- Note: for nongovernment schools and universities, ID card or passport of the person who signed the invitation letter must be certified by South Africa Authority
- Ticket
- Proof of two way Air tickets (provisional). Proof of Domestic flight/s is also required, if the applicant is travelling from one city to another.
- Accommodation
- If staying in a hotel, a proof of provisional booking is required
- If staying with a family/relative/friend/colleague, a copy of the following from the SA host are required
- Invitation letter
- Proof of address (e.g. Utility bills, Lease of Contract, Tax invoice, etc.) as indicated in the invitation letter.
- If the host is a South African, a copy of South African ID book or passport is required. If the host is not a South African, a copy of passport and residence/permit/visa copy of the host in South Africa is required ( All Documents should be certified by Police Authority)
- For parents and siblings visiting either their son/daughter/siblings in South Africa, and will be staying with them whilst in South Africa, the following additional documents are required:
- Copy of son/daughter/sibling’s full birth certificate (In English only)
- Copy of son/daughter/sibling’s passport (Certified by the Police Authority )
- Copy of visa/temporary residence/permanent residence permit issued/granted to them (Certified by the police Authority)
- Proof of financial means.
- Applicant’s latest three (3) months banks statement(transaction)(in A4 format).
- if the applicant submit the bank statement(transaction) of the company, the following additional documents are required:
- Letter from the company/sponsor which states that the company has no objection to use the bank account/statement(transaction) by the applicant, to cover his/her travel expenses in South Africa. The letter must be signed by ALL partners/owners of the company (as shown in the trade license).
- Copy of Trade License Or Gazette notice translated in to English
- 3 months latest bank statement(transaction) of the company (stamped by the bank)(in A4 format)
- All visa applicants, who are applying for the first time, must only submit the application a MONTH or closer to the date of intended travel to South Africa.
- All visa/permit applications must be applied “In-person” by the applicant ONLY.
- It takes 10 working days to process the visa.
- Original passport cannot be retrieved until application has been processed.
- Consular section will only accept / process complete visa applications - it is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that he or she submits a complete application.
- Cabin Crew and Pilot can withdraw their passports 2 WORKING DAYS after the application submission.
BLACK ink only.
from the sponsor/employer for the said travel. Full contact details of the company/employer (e.g. physical address, telephone number, name , Job title) must be indicated in the letter.
Unaccompanied Minor / Travelling with one Parent
must be filled in
parents/guardian and must be signed before the
. A copy of parent’s passport should also be submitted
For applicants MARRIED to a SOUTH AFRICAN, the following additional documents are required:
(typed, signed and must be dated/issued on the current month or should be dated not more than a month from the date of application). Bio information of guest should be mentioned in invitation letter, date, duration of stay, The physical home address and contact details of the SA host should be indicated in the letter.
ONLY original Stamped bank
statement(transaction) issued not more than 10days by a bank (English Only) are acceptable.
Visitor's Visa Exchange VisaStudentdocuments
For information on the following: · Please note:
Critical Skills Work VisaWorkdocuments
multiple entryvalid 1825donline
Issued to foreign nationals whose occupation appears on the South African Critical Skills List, allowing them to work for a South African employer.
For information on the following: · Please note:
Valid for up to 5 years; per the official DHA Types of Visas page, this visa cannot be renewed or extended beyond the initial validity period (holder must apply for a new visa category, permanent residence, or depart before expiry). Requires confirmation from a professional body/council recognised by SAQA. Employment offer required, signed by both employer and applicant. Critical Skills List is gazetted periodically. Governed by Section 19(4) of the Immigration Act. Requirements version effective 9 October 2024.
Official page ↗General Work VisaWorkdocuments
multiple entryvalid 1825donline
Issued to foreign nationals who have a confirmed offer of employment in South Africa in an occupation where South African citizens or permanent residents are not available.
For information on the following: · Please note:
Valid for up to 5 years. Employer must demonstrate that no suitable South African candidate is available (labour market test). Governed by Section 19(2) of the Immigration Act 2002.
Official page ↗Intra-Company Transfer Work VisaWorkdocuments
multiple entryvalid 1460donline
Issued to employees of multinational corporations being transferred to a South African branch, subsidiary, or affiliate within the same group.
For information on the following: · Please note:
Valid for up to 4 years. Non-renewable and non-extendable. Governed by Section 19(7) of the Immigration Act 2002.
Official page ↗Corporate VisaWork
multiple entryvalid 1095donline
Enables corporations to employ a predetermined number of foreign nationals in specific occupations where South African workers are unavailable.
Valid for up to 3 years. Issued to the corporation; employees named under the corporate visa are then authorised to work. Governed by Section 21 of the Immigration Act 2002.
Official page ↗Crew Visa (Section 16)Work
90 daysmultiple entryvalid 90d
Issued to foreign nationals working as a crew member of a conveyance (ship or aircraft) calling at or operating within South Africa.
Governed by Section 16 of the Immigration Act 2002. Issued for a maximum of three months at a time, and only for the period the crew member's conveyance remains in South Africa. Holder may not conduct work other than duties as a crew member of the conveyance. Applies to crew of foreign private, chartered, or commercial ships and aircraft.
Official page ↗Section 11(2) Short-term Work AuthorisationWork
90 dayssingle entryvalid 90donline
Permits foreign nationals to perform short-term work in South Africa as a sub-category of the Visitor's Visa framework.
Governed by Section 11(2) of the Immigration Act 2002. For short-term assignments, filming, performance, etc. not exceeding 90 days.
Official page ↗Retired Person's VisaRetirementdocuments
multiple entryonline
Issued to foreign nationals who wish to retire in South Africa on a temporary basis for limited or seasonal periods.
Checklist filed by the visa centre as “Retirement t Visa”
For information on the following: · Please note:
Requires proof of minimum monthly income of R37,000 or minimum net worth of R37,000 (note: official website states R37,000; actual threshold may be higher - verify current gazette). Holder may not work. Governed by Section 17 of the Immigration Act 2002.
Official page ↗Treaty VisaOtherdocuments
multiple entry
Issued to foreign nationals conducting activities in South Africa under the terms of an international treaty or agreement to which South Africa is a party.
For information on the following: · Please note:
Governed by international agreements to which South Africa is a signatory. Specific terms depend on the relevant treaty.
Official page ↗Charitable Or Voluntary ActivitiesOtherdocuments
BLACK INK ONLY · by · BOTH · Commissioner of Oath · Please note:
- Visa application form
- Completed Visa application Form (BI84) Form 11 in
- Two recent colored photograph
- Must be a clear copy, not older than 6 months, size 3.5 cm Ă— 4.5 cm, white background
- Passport
- Must be valid for no less than 3 months after the expiry of intended visit to South Africa and containing at least 2 blank visa pages (one to endorse/stamp the visa and the other one for entry/exit stamps.
- Passport copies of page 2 and 3 & previous South Africa visa copies and copy of bio pages of previous passport(included south Africa visa)(all copies should be in A4 format)
- (Proof of Employment) No-objection letter from employer or sponsor (Original)
- It must be signed and stamped; dated/issued on the current month of should be dated not more than a month from the date of application.
- The letter must confirm the the applicant’s name, passport number, current job position, amount of salary, start of work date , travel dates, exact purpose of travel and “no objection” to leave of absence
- For self-sponsored, valid trade officially translated license.
- For Doctors:valid medical license officially translated.
- For lawyers:valid lawyers license officially translated.
- Unaccompanied Minor / Travelling with one Parent
- “AFFIDAVIT FORM”
- Official consent letter from parent that is not travelling (with dates and destination of matching those of application
- Proof of guardianship or custody - accompanied by person other than parent
- Officially Translated Birth certificate (contains MFA & justice stamps)
- Proof of adoption - adopted minor
- Copy of Marriage certificate
- Copy of South African ID or South African passport of the spouse (Certified by the Police Authority)
- Ticket
- Proof of two way Air tickets (provisional). Proof of Domestic flight/s is also required, if the applicant is travelling from one city to another.
- Accommodation
- If staying in a hotel, a proof of provisional booking is required
- If staying with a family/relative/friend/colleague, a copy of the following from the SA host are required
- Invitation letter
- Proof of address (e.g. Utility bills, Lease of Contract, Tax invoice, etc.) as indicated in the invitation letter.
- If the host is a South African, a copy of South African ID book or passport is required. If the host is not a South African, a copy of passport and residence/permit/visa copy of the host in South Africa is required ( All Documents should be certified by Police Authority)
- For parents and siblings visiting either their son/daughter/siblings in South Africa, and will be staying with them whilst in South Africa, the following additional documents are required:
- Copy of son/daughter/sibling’s full birth certificate (In English only)
- Copy of son/daughter/sibling’s passport (Certified by the Police Authority )
- Copy of visa/temporary residence/permanent residence permit issued/granted to them (Certified by the police Authority)
- Proof of financial means.
- Applicant’s latest three (3) months banks statement(transaction)(in A4 format).
- Should the applicant submit the bank statement(transaction) of the company, the following additional documents are required:
- Letter from the company/sponsor which states that the company has no objection to use the bank account/statement(transaction) by the applicant, to cover his/her travel expenses in South Africa. The letter must be signed by ALL partners/owners of the company (as shown in the trade license).
- Copy of Trade License Or Gazette notice translated in to English
- 3 months latest bank statement(transaction) of the company (stamped by the bank in A4 format)
- All visa applicants, who are applying for the first time, must only submit the application a MONTH or closer to the date of intended travel to South Africa.
- All visa/permit applications must be applied “In-person” by the applicant ONLY.
- It takes 10 working days to process the visa.
- Original passport cannot be retrieved until application has been processed.
- Consular section will only accept / process complete visa applications - it is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that he or she submits a complete application.
- Cabin Crew and Pilot can withdraw their passports 2 WORKING DAYS after the application submission.
BLACK ink only.
from the sponsor/employer for the said travel. Full contact details of the company/employer (e.g. physical address, telephone number, name,and Job title) must be indicated in the letter.
must be filled in
parents/guardian and must be signed before the
. A copy of parent’s passport should also be submitted
For applicants MARRIED to a SOUTH AFRICAN, the following additional documents are required:
(typed, signed and must be dated/issued on the current month or should be dated not more than a month from the date of application).Bio information of Guest should be mentioned in invitation letter, dates ,duration of stay , the physical home address and contact details of the SA host should be indicated in the letter.
ONLY original Stamped bank
statement(transaction) issued not more than 10days by a bank (English Only) are acceptable.
Entertainment IndustryOtherdocuments
BLACK INK ONLY · by · BOTH · Commissioner of Oath · and · Please note:
- Visa application form
- Completed Visa application Form (BI84) Form 11 in
- Two recent colored photograph
- Must be a clear copy, not older than 6 months, size 3.5 cm Ă— 4.5 cm, white background
- Passport
- Must be valid for no less than 3 months after the expiry of intended visit to South Africa and containing at least 2 blank visa pages (one to endorse/stamp the visa and the other one for entry/exit stamps.
- Passport copies of page 2 and 3 & previous South Africa visa copies and cop of Bio pages of previous passport(included south Africa visa)(all copies should be in A4 format)
- (Proof of Employment) No-objection letter from employer or sponsor (Original)
- It must be signed and stamped; dated/issued on the current month of should be dated not more than a month from the date of application.
- The letter must confirm the travel dates, exact purpose of travel and “no objection” to leave of absence
- For self-sponsored, officially translated valid trade license.
- For Doctors:valid medical license officially translated.
- For lawyers:valid lawyer license officially translated.
- “AFFIDAVIT FORM”
- Official consent letter from parent that is not travelling (with dates and destination matching those of the application)
- Proof of guardianship or custody - accompanied by person other than parent
- Officially translated Birth certificate(contains MFA & justice stamps)
- Proof of adoption - adopted minor
- Copy of Marriage certificate
- Copy of South African ID or South African passport of the spouse (Certified by the Police Authority)
- Letter from both Iran and South African host company
- Both letters must confirm the the applicant’s name, passport number,
- Both letters must be signed (with the signatory name and designation) and stamped. Also, it must be dated/issued on the current month or not more than a month, from the date of application.
- Signatory for the South African Company need to provide the South African ID copy certified by the police Authority
- Both letters must have the company’s full contact details (e.g. physical address and telephone numbers).
- If the financial undertaking is not indicated in the letters, the applicant must submit his/her own latest three (3) months personal bank statement (stamped by the bank).For self-sponsored, valid trade license copy
- Ticket
- Proof of two way Air tickets (provisional or confirmed). Proof of Domestic flight/s is also required, if the applicant is travelling from one city to another.
- Accommodation
- If staying in a hotel, a proof of provisional booking is required
- If staying with a family/relative/friend/colleague, a copy of the following from the SA host are required
- Invitation letter
- Proof of address (e.g. Utility bills, Lease of Contract, Tax invoice, etc.) as indicated in the invitation letter.
- If the host is a South African, a copy of South African ID book or passport is required. If the host is not a South African, a copy of passport and residence/permit/visa copy of the host in South Africa is required ( All Documents should be certified by Police Authority)
- For parents and siblings visiting either their son/daughter/siblings in South Africa, and will be staying with them whilst in South Africa, the following additional documents are required:
- Copy of son/daughter/sibling’s full birth certificate (In English only)
- Copy of son/daughter/sibling’s passport (Certified by the Police Authority )
- Copy of visa/temporary residence/permanent residence permit issued/granted to them (Certified by the police Authority)
- Proof of financial means.
- Applicant’s latest three (3) months banks statement (transaction)(in A4 format).
- if the applicant submit the bank statement(transaction) of the company, the following additional documents are required:
- Letter from the company/sponsor which states that the company has no objection to use the bank account/statement (transaction) by the applicant, to cover his/her travel expenses in South Africa. The letter must be signed by ALL partners/owners of the company (as shown in the trade license).
- Copy of Trade License Or Gazette notice translated in to English
- 3 months latest bank statement(transaction) of the company (stamped by the bank)(in A4 format)
- All visa applicants, who are applying for the first time, must only submit the application a MONTH or closer to the date of intended travel to South Africa.
- All visa/permit applications must be applied “In-person” by the applicant ONLY.
- It takes 10 working days to process the visa.
- Original passport cannot be retrieved until application has been processed.
- Consular section will only accept / process complete visa applications - it is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that he or she submits a complete application.
- Cabin Crew and Pilot can withdraw their passports 2 WORKING DAYS after the application submission.
BLACK ink only.
From the sponsor/employer for the said travel. Full contact details of the company/employer (e.g. physical address, telephone number, name, and Job title ) must be indicated in the letter.
Unaccompanied Minor / Travelling with one Parent
must be filled in
parents/guardian and must be signed before the
. A copy of parent’s passport should also be submitted
For applicants MARRIED to a SOUTH AFRICAN, the following additional documents are required:
For Business/Conference/Trade fair Applicants
travel dates, exact purpose of the travel
financial undertaking
(typed, signed and must be dated/issued on the current month or should be dated not more than a month from the date of application). Bio information of guest should be mentioned in invitation letter Dates, duration of stay , the physical home address and contact details of the SA host should be indicated in the letter.
ONLY original Stamped bank
statements (transaction) issued not more than 10days by a bank (English Only) are acceptable.
Sport EventsOtherdocuments
BLACK INK ONLY · by · BOTH · Commissioner of Oath · Please note:
- Visa application form
- Completed Visa application Form (BI84) Form 11 in
- Two recent colored photograph
- Must be a clear copy, not older than 6 months, size 3.5 cm Ă— 4.5 cm, white background
- Passport
- Must be valid for no less than 3 months after the expiry of intended visit to South Africa and containing at least 2 blank visa pages (one to endorse/stamp the visa and the other one for entry/exit stamps.
- Passport copies of page 2 and 3 & previous South Africa visa copies and copy of Bio pages of previous passport(included South Africa visas)(all copies should be in A4 format)
- (Proof of Employment) No-objection letter from employer or sponsor (Original)
- It must be signed and stamped; dated/issued on the current month of should be dated not more than a month from the date of application.
- The letter must confirm the the applicant’s name, passport number ,current job position,amount of salary,start of work date , travel dates, exact purpose of travel and “no objection” to leave of absence
- For self-sponsored, Officially translated valid trade license
- For Doctors:valid medical License officially translated.
- For Lawywers:valid Lawyer License officially translated.
- “AFFIDAVIT FORM”
- Official consent letter from parent that is not travelling (with dates and destination matching those of the application)
- Proof of guardianship or custody - accompanied by person other than parent
- Officially translated Birth certificate(contains MFA & justice stamps)
- Proof of adoption - adopted minor
- Copy of Marriage certificate
- Copy of South African ID or South African passport of the spouse (Certified by the Police Authority)
- Invitation letter:
- Official invitation letter specifying applican’s name , passport number , sport event information along with relevant signature and stamp
- Copy of ID or passport of the signatory (Certified by the Police Authority)
- Ticket
- Proof of two way Air tickets (provisional). Proof of Domestic flight/s is also required, if the applicant is travelling from one city to another.
- Accommodation
- If staying in a hotel, a proof of provisional booking is required
- If staying with a family/relative/friend/colleague, a copy of the following from the SA host are required
- Invitation letter
- Proof of address (e.g. Utility bills, Lease of Contract, Tax invoice, etc.) as indicated in the invitation letter.
- If the host is a South African, a copy of South African ID book or passport is required. If the host is not a South African, a copy of passport and residence/permit/visa copy of the host in South Africa is required ( All Documents should be certified by Police Authority)
- For parents and siblings visiting either their son/daughter/siblings in South Africa, and will be staying with them whilst in South Africa, the following additional documents are required:
- Copy of son/daughter/sibling’s full birth certificate (In English only)
- Copy of son/daughter/sibling’s passport (Certified by the Police Authority )
- Copy of visa/temporary residence/permanent residence permit issued/granted to them (Certified by the police Authority)
- Proof of financial means.
- Applicant’s latest three (3) months banks statement (transaction).
- Should the applicant submit the bank statement (transaction) of the company, the following additional documents are required:
- Letter from the company/sponsor which states that the company has no objection to use the bank account/statement (transaction) by the applicant, to cover his/her travel expenses in South Africa. The letter must be signed by ALL partners/owners of the company (as shown in the trade license).
- Copy of Trade License Or Gazette notice translated in to English
- 3 months latest bank statement (transaction) of the company (stamped by the bank in A4 format)
- All visa applicants, who are applying for the first time, must only submit the application a MONTH or closer to the date of intended travel to South Africa.
- All visa/permit applications must be applied “In-person” by the applicant ONLY.
- It takes 10 working days to process the visa.
- Original passport cannot be retrieved until application has been processed.
- Consular section will only accept / process complete visa applications - it is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that he or she submits a complete application.
- Cabin Crew and Pilot can withdraw their passports 2 WORKING DAYS after the application submission.
BLACK ink only.
from the sponsor/employer for the said travel. Full contact details of the company/employer (e.g. physical address, telephone number, name, Job title) must be indicated in the letter.
Unaccompanied Minor / Travelling with one Parent
must be filled in
parents/guardian and must be signed before the
. A copy of parent’s passport should also be submitted
For applicants MARRIED to a SOUTH AFRICAN, the following additional documents are required:
(typed, signed and must be dated/issued on the current month or should be dated not more than a month from the date of application). Bio information of guest should be mentioned in invitation letter , dates, duration of stay,The physical home address and contact details of the SA host should be indicated in the letter.
ONLY original stamped bank
statement (transaction) issued not more than 10days by a bank (English Only) are acceptable.
Diplomatic VisaDiplomatic
multiple entry
Issued to accredited diplomatic personnel and their dependents assigned to South Africa in an official diplomatic capacity.
Issued to diplomats accrediting to South Africa. Diplomatic passport holders from certain countries still require a port-of-entry accreditation visa (e.g., USA, Australia, Germany). Managed via DIRCO (Department of International Relations and Cooperation).
Official page ↗Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA)Other
90 daysmultiple entry1d processingonline
An online pre-travel authorisation for eligible visa-required nationalities visiting South Africa for tourism or short-term purposes, replacing the traditional paper visa for qualifying travellers.
Launched September/October 2025. Initial eligible nationalities: China, India, Indonesia, Mexico; expanding to all visa-required nationalities. Stay extendable once for additional 90 days (max 180 days total). Entry initially limited to OR Tambo and Cape Town International Airports, expanding to secondary airports. Work not permitted. Processing within 24 hours per Minister Schreiber. Not required for visa-exempt travellers.
Official page ↗eVisa (ePermit)Other
online
An online visa application system allowing visa-required foreign nationals to apply for South African visitor, study, business, and other visa categories digitally.
Available at ehome.dha.gov.za. Eligible applicants must enter through OR Tambo, Cape Town, or Lanseria International Airports. The eVisa is a digital form of the paper visa covering all visa categories available under the Immigration Act. Replaces traditional embassy paper applications for eligible nationalities.
Official page ↗Permanent Residence PermitOther
multiple entryonline
Grants foreign nationals the right to reside permanently in South Africa without time limitations, available under various categories including retirement, business, critical skills, family, and financial independence.
Governed by Section 27 of the Immigration Act 2002. Categories: (a) spouse/life partner of SA citizen, (b) critical skills, (c) business/investor, (d) refugee, (e) child of SA citizen, (f) financially independent. Applicants typically must hold a temporary residence visa for 5 years before qualifying (except certain categories). Does not automatically confer citizenship; naturalisation requires additional years of PR.
Official page ↗Remote Work Visa (Port of Entry Visa)Digital nomad
single entry
Issued to foreign nationals employed by a foreign-based employer who wish to work remotely from South Africa for more than 90 days.
Minimum gross annual salary of R650,796.00 required. Applicant must hold a valid employment contract signed by both parties. Must be resident in a country with valid long-term residence status. B1/B2 US visa holders must apply from their country of origin. Requires FBI background check, medical report, and proof of accommodation. SARS registration required if present for more than 183 aggregate days. Fee listed is USD $36 from US applications. Added to Immigration Regulations effective 28 March 2024.
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South Africa visa for Iranian citizens - FAQ
Do Iranian citizens need a visa for South Africa?
Yes - Iranian citizens must apply for a visa in advance at a South Africa embassy, consulate, or official visa portal before travelling.
What documents do Iranian citizens need for South Africa?
A valid passport plus the South Africa document checklist for your visa type - Earth Visa lists the full required documents per visa category from the official visa application centre.
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