South Africa Visa for Pakistani Citizens
Pakistani passport holders need an e-Visa for South Africa — applied for online before travel.
South Africa operates an eVisa system via the DHA ePermit portal (ehome.dha.gov.za). Eligible applicants must land at OR Tambo, Cape Town, or Lanseria International Airports. eVisa replaces traditional paper visa; validity and stay periods vary by nationality and visa type. Visa-exempt travelers may also apply for an ETA for faster border processing.
ehome.dha.gov.za ↗How Pakistani citizens apply for a South Africa visa
- → Apply for the e-Visa online before travel and carry the approval.
- → See the exact document checklist for Pakistani applicants, by visa type.
- → Confirm the latest rules on the destination's official government page before you book.
Documents required for Pakistani applicants
The exact documents Pakistani citizens must submit for South Africa, by visa type, from the official visa application centre.
familyRelatives Visa
Please Click here to view the Checklist. Notes: - All documents in a foreign language must be translated into English by a sworn translator. - Please submit only certified copies of original documents except Police Clearance(s). The Mission will not be held responsible if the original document is lost. - Submission of Fake/Fraudulent documents is an offense. The Mission may refer such cases to relevant law enforcement authorities. - The Mission may request any additional documents / information where and when necessary. - Consent letter from parent(s) for child/children travelling with one parent or alone needs to be notarized. - Official passports will be submitted at South African High Commission
businessBusiness Visa
Notes: - All documents in a foreign language must be translated into English by a sworn translator. - Please submit only certified copies of original documents except Police Clearance(s). The Mission will not be held responsible if the original document is lost. - Submission of Fake/Fraudulent documents is an offense. The Mission may refer such cases to relevant law enforcement authorities. - The Mission may request any additional documents / information where and when necessary. - Official passports will be submitted at South African High Commission
otherVisitors Visa Section 11 (2)
Please Click here to view the Checklist. Notes: - All documents in a foreign language must be translated into English by a sworn translator. - Please submit only certified copies of original documents except Police Clearance(s). The Mission will not be held responsible if the original document is lost. - Submission of Fake/Fraudulent documents is an offense. The Mission may refer such cases to relevant law enforcement authorities. - The Mission may request any additional documents / information where and when necessary. - Consent letter from parent(s) for child/children travelling with one parent or alone needs to be notarized. - Official passports will be submitted at South African High Commission
otherVisitor’s Visa i.t.o Section 11(6)
Notes: - Please click here (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/7gEWqKG8eXQ5VVcJTxCX49/1da3112557bc8648afe1e24d8294d6fe/checklist_visitor_svisa_sec_11_6__ver01.pdf) for the document checklist - All documents in a foreign language must be translated into English by a sworn translator. - Please submit only certified copies of original documents except Police Clearance(s). The Mission will not be held responsible if the original document is lost. - Submission of Fake/Fraudulent documents is an offense. The Mission may refer such cases to relevant law enforcement authorities. - The Mission may request any additional documents / information where and when necessary. - Consent letter from parent(s) for child/children travelling with one parent or alone needs to be notarized. - Official passports will be submitted at South African High Commission
workGeneral Work Visa
Please Click here to view the Checklist. Notes: - All documents in a foreign language must be translated into English by a sworn translator. - Please submit only certified copies of original documents except Police Clearance(s). The Mission will not be held responsible if the original document is lost. - Submission of Fake/Fraudulent documents is an offense. The Mission may refer such cases to relevant law enforcement authorities. - The Mission may request any additional documents / information where and when necessary. - Official passports will be submitted at South African High Commission
otherVisitor’s Visa ito Section 11(1)(b)
Please Click here to view the Checklist. Notes: - All documents in a foreign language must be translated into English by a sworn translator. - Please submit only certified copies of original documents except Police Clearance(s). The Mission will not be held responsible if the original document is lost. - Submission of Fake/Fraudulent documents is an offense. The Mission may refer such cases to relevant law enforcement authorities. - The Mission may request any additional documents / information where and when necessary. - Consent letter from parent(s) for child/children travelling with one parent or alone needs to be notarized. - Official passports will be submitted at South African High Commission
South Africa visa for Pakistan citizens — FAQ
Do Pakistani citizens need a visa for South Africa?
Pakistani passport holders need an e-Visa for South Africa — applied for online before travel.
What documents do Pakistani 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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