South Africa Visa for Filipino Citizens
Filipino 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 Filipino 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 Filipino applicants, by visa type.
- → Confirm the latest rules on the destination's official government page before you book.
Documents required for Filipino applicants
The exact documents Filipino citizens must submit for South Africa, by visa type, from the official visa application centre.
studentExchange Visa
- Cultural Economic or Social Exchange (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/3l22HUP8pg1HbFDfeBQaUl/9248e9127332f585ec2b170a0abe8019/DHA-1738-form.pdf) - Foreigner Under 25 years of age (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/3l22HUP8pg1HbFDfeBQaUl/9248e9127332f585ec2b170a0abe8019/DHA-1738-form.pdf) - Learning Institutions (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/3l22HUP8pg1HbFDfeBQaUl/9248e9127332f585ec2b170a0abe8019/DHA-1738-form.pdf) SOME IMPORTANT POINTS Note: Please be advised all documents should be printed in a4 paper. - Applicant may apply personally or by a representative.. - Payment mode Cash Only in Philippines Peso - Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Please, bear in mind that failing to meet any of the following requirements will also render the application incomplete: - All the supporting documents should be duly certified by the Police in South African Commissioner or commissioner of Oaths. - Please be aware that all decisions regarding the issuance of, number of entries and duration of a visa are at the sole discretion of the embassy. - Please be aware that applicants should be aware of the processing time for their chosen category of visa and apply accordingly. Please also note that all processing times are minimum as stated, and in some cases may take longer. - Please be aware that all decisions regarding the issuance of, number of entries and duration of a visa are at the sole discretion of the embassy, and it is not guaranteed that the embassy will grant your request - Documents issued in a Regional language must be officially translated to English. - All application forms filled by hand must be original in BLACK INK only. Scanned copies or signatures of application forms will strictly not be accepted. - Vaccination certificate, (yellow fever) if applicant will travel through or stay in yellow fever belt. For the latest Yellow Fever Policy please click here (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/2pOJ2cWIHBLrOa0qhYXp7g/67cd966360af3ab787f0735019bf1491/Yellow-Fever-Vaccination-Requirements-Doc-Recent.pdf) NOTE: Please ensure to submit the medical and radiological result along with the forms.
otherVisitors Visa less than three (3) months
Note: Please be advised all documents should be printed in a4 paper Documents Required (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/4jOUAMkf9jMTAeJMRHcTRk/b3a9e241b394490d90140bf925d6fd4a/visitor-visa-less-than-3-months.pdf)
workWork Visa General
- Documents Required (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/6lyGf3r7f0yDClA7mJOHqr/a93a181a4f4d7a1686419c84ad1e7ce3/work_visa_general.pdf) SOME IMPORTANT POINTS Note: Please be advised all documents should be printed in a4 paper. - Applicant may submit the application personally or by a representative - Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Please, bear in mind that failing to meet any of the following requirements will also render the application incomplete: - Please be aware that all decisions regarding the issuance of, number of entries and duration of a visa are at the sole discretion of the embassy. - Please be aware that applicants should be aware of the processing time for their chosen category of visa and apply accordingly. Please also note that all processing times are minimum as stated, and in some cases may take longer. - Please be aware that all decisions regarding the issuance of, number of entries and duration of a visa are at the sole discretion of the embassy, and it is not guaranteed that the embassy will grant your request - Documents issued in a Regional language must be officially translated to English. - All application forms filled by hand must be original in BLACK INK only. Scanned copies or signatures of application forms will strictly not be accepted. - Vaccination certificate, (yellow fever) if applicant will travel through or stay in yellow fever belt. For the latest Yellow Fever Policy please click here (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/2pOJ2cWIHBLrOa0qhYXp7g/67cd966360af3ab787f0735019bf1491/Yellow-Fever-Vaccination-Requirements-Doc-Recent.pdf) NOTE: Please ensure to submit the medical and radiological result along with the forms.
studentStudy Visa
- Documents Required (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/7wnBFGzSiJc17KWgyiFp0q/b4e012a84603a0c65f3bcdd8613897a9/study-visa-checklist.pdf) SOME IMPORTANT POINTS Note: Please be advised all documents should be printed in a4 paper. - Applicant may submit the application personally or by a representative - Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Please, bear in mind that failing to meet any of the following requirements will also render the application incomplete: - Please be aware that applicants should be aware of the processing time for their chosen category of visa and apply accordingly. Please also note that all processing times are minimum as stated, and in some cases may take longer. - Please be aware that all decisions regarding the issuance of, number of entries and duration of a visa are at the sole discretion of the embassy, and it is not guaranteed that the embassy will grant your request - Documents issued in a Regional language must be officially translated to English. - All application forms filled by hand must be original in BLACK INK only. Scanned copies or signatures of application forms will strictly not be accepted. - Vaccination certificate, (yellow fever) if applicant will travel through or stay in yellow fever belt. For the latest Yellow Fever Policy please click here (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/2pOJ2cWIHBLrOa0qhYXp7g/67cd966360af3ab787f0735019bf1491/Yellow-Fever-Vaccination-Requirements-Doc-Recent.pdf) NOTE: Please ensure to submit the medical and radiological result along with the forms.
otherVisitors Visa Section 11 (2)
- Documents Required (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/26QFc0QL1J02l8lQGSgqa1/f70810eaa2288bc3f93e33f4e2fbfa15/short-stay-checklist-jun-2022.pdf)
workWork Visa : Critical Skills
- Documents Required (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/7ktJiHH9mCbAG6Qr6E6G25/cf503568976df01930ff4a9fdf43027a/work_visa_critical_skills.pdf) SOME IMPORTANT POINTS Note: Please be advised all documents should be printed in a4 paper. - Applicant may submit the application personally or by a representative - Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Please, bear in mind that failing to meet any of the following requirements will also render the application incomplete: - Please be aware that applicants should be aware of the processing time for their chosen category of visa and apply accordingly. Please also note that all processing times are minimum as stated, and in some cases may take longer. - Please be aware that all decisions regarding the issuance of, number of entries and duration of a visa are at the sole discretion of the embassy, and it is not guaranteed that the embassy will grant your request - Documents issued in a Regional language must be officially translated to English. - All application forms filled by hand must be original in BLACK INK only. Scanned copies or signatures of application forms will strictly not be accepted. - Vaccination certificate, (yellow fever) if applicant will travel through or stay in yellow fever belt. For the latest Yellow Fever Policy please click here (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/2pOJ2cWIHBLrOa0qhYXp7g/67cd966360af3ab787f0735019bf1491/Yellow-Fever-Vaccination-Requirements-Doc-Recent.pdf) NOTE: Please ensure to submit the medical and radiological result along with the forms.
South Africa visa for Philippines citizens — FAQ
Do Filipino citizens need a visa for South Africa?
Filipino passport holders need an e-Visa for South Africa — applied for online before travel.
What documents do Filipino 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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