🇿🇦South Africa Visa for Ugandan Citizens2026 Requirements, Fees & Documents

Two Coloured Recent (less than one month from the date of application) Photographs Applicants should submit in person. (Children below the age of 18 are exempted) Valid Passport with validity for no less than 30 days after the expiry of the intended visit Valid Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate A complete and signed application form (BI-84 form) in black ink only. Third Country (Destination) Visa 3 months local Bank Statement (Up to the Current date of submission) with bank seal and signed by bank authority Bank Letter confirming Account Number, Account Name and Account Balance in figure and should indicate the bank email and contact number of concerned person in bank. Foreign bank statement has to be stamped by the bank and certified by commissioner of oaths. (For that particular country) Consent Letter (Permitting the South Africa High Commission to get information from the bank) Return Air Booking Prescribed Visa and service Fee. Minor Dependent Children accompanying applicant to submit: - An Unbridged (Full) Birth Certificate - In case of Unaccompanied Minor, consent from both the guardian with letters signed by both the parents. - In the case of a minor, subject to guardianship or custody, proof of guardianship. - In the case of an adopted minor proof of that adoption along with copies of parents/guardians identification. - In case of one parental accompanying minor, written consent from the other parent. - In case of minor a consent Affidavit form should be filled in and signed by both parents and stamped by the commissioner of oaths. - All documents need to be presented at the center in original and a copy. Original will be seen and verified before returning back and copy will be stamped as seen by the center authority. Any document without original, the copy will be not stamped as “Original Seen” . Kindly be informed that South Africa High Commission reserve the right to request for any additional documents from applicant. For more information about the necessary documentation, click here

General requirements - Valid passport- valid for not less than 30 days - Yellow fever certificate - Flight Reservations - To attached copies of all S.A visas - Payment of the prescribed fee - Foreign nationals in Uganda must hold a long-term permit valid for at least one year, with a minimum of six months remaining before expiration. The permit must be endorsed in the passport and certified by internal affairs that it’s a true and genuine permit before submission. - Applicants using company documents the following are required :Certified copies of certificate of registration, company form 7 or form 20, certified copy of certificate of incorporation and all ID copies of directors. - The passport must be valid for 30 days after expiry of the intended visit - 2 recent passport size colour photographs - A photocopy of a valid residential permit, if applicable - Permit fees (cash or bank transfer); - A vaccination certificate (if you have travelled through or intend travelling to the yellow fever belt) - Proof of medical cover - Medical report - The minimum payment to a foreigner shall be per month, the amount determined from time to time by the Minister, this amount is currently set at R37 000,00 . - A minimum prescribed net worth currently set at R37 000,00. - A police certificate of good conduct from each country in which you resided for 12 months or longer since the age of 18 years - The spouse and dependent children accompanying the holder of a retired person visa may be issued with an appropriate visa. For more information about the necessary documentation, click here (PDF checklist ↗)

General requirements - Valid passport- valid for not less than 30 days - Yellow fever certificate - Flight reservations - To attach copies of all S.Avisas - Payment of the prescribed fee - Foreign nationals in Uganda must hold a long-term permit valid for at least one year, with a minimum of six months remaining before expiration. The permit must be endured in passport and certified by internal affairs that it’s a true and genuine permit before submissions. - Applicants using company documents the following are required : Certified copies of certificate of registration, company form 7 or form 20, certified copy of certificate of incorporation and all ID copies of directors. - A passport valid for no less than 30 days after the expiry of intended visit - Payment of the prescribed fee - A vaccination certificate, if required by the Act - Introduction letter - Proof of financial means to cover envisaged living expenses during the sojourn in the Republic and to also pay for the tuition fees. This should be in the form of: Bank statements (Last three months Up to the Current date of the Submission) - Proof of accommodation - In the case of African students, an undertaking from the relevant government to take full responsibility of the student and to pay all costs, should it become necessary to deport the student - Medical report - An unabridged birth certificate in the case of minors. - In the case of a minor, the particulars of the person in the Republic of South Africa who will act as the learner’s guardian and a letter from such person confirming guardianship and a court order for full custody - Consent from both parents for your stay in South Africa, or from the parent who has sole custody, along with proof of sole custody of a court order. - An official letter from the educational institution, where you intend to study, confirming provisional acceptance and the duration of the course.(All are in headed paper) - Proof of a one year and above medical cover renewed annually for the period of study with a medical scheme registered in terms of the Medical Schemes Act. - A police certificate of good conduct from each country in which you resided for 12 months or longer since the age of 18 years - If you are 18 years and older, a police clearance certificate from each country in which you resided for 12 months or longer since the age of 18 years is required. This should be submitted with the application - The holder of a study visa may conduct part-time work for a period not exceeding 20 hours per week. The overriding consideration in processing applications for study permits are that: - No foreigner may displace a South African citizen/resident at a local educational institution - The student must have proof of sufficient funds to pay for day- to-day living expenses, accommodation as well as tuition fees during his/her stay in South Africa The student must have adequate medical cover with a registered South African medical scheme and proof thereof For more information about the necessary documentation, click here (PDF checklist ↗)

Two Coloured Recent (less than one month from the date of application) Photographs Applicants should submit in person. Valid Passport with validity for no less than 30 days after the expiry of the intended visit Valid Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate A complete and signed application form (DHA-84) in black ink only. 3 months local Bank Statement (Up to the Current date of Submission) with bank seal and signed by bank authority, if applicant is incurring expenses on his/her own Bank Letter conforming Account Number, Account Name and Account Balance in figure and should indicate the bank email and contact number of concerned person in bank. Applicants using company documents the following are required: Certified copies of certificate of registration, company form 7 or form 20, certified copy of certificate of incorporation and all ID copies of directors. Foreign nationals in Uganda must hold a long-term permit valid for at least one year, with minimum of six months remaining before expiration. The permit must be endorsed in passport and certified by internal affairs that it’s a true and genuine permit before submission. Foreign bank statement has to be stamped by the bank and certified by commissioner of oaths. (For that particular country) Consent Letter (Permitting the South Africa High Commission to get information from the bank) Flight Reservations Statement and /or documentation confirming the purpose and duration of visit. Prescribed Visa and service fee. Hotel booking copy in applicant’s name mentioning the duration of stay. (Direct Hotel Email Address) If applicant staying at anybody’s house in South Africa, then recent three months Municipal bill/ body corporate supporting that house address is required. Minor Dependent Children accompanying applicant to submit: - An Unbridged (Full) Birth Certificate - In case of Unaccompanied Minor, consent from both the guardian with letters signed by both the parents. - In the case of a minor, subject to guardianship or custody, proof of guardianship. - In the case of an adopted minor proof of that adoption along with copies of parents/guardian’s identification. - In case of one parental accompanying minor, written consent from the other parent. - In case of minor, a consent Affidavit form should be filled in and signed by both parents and stamped by the commissioner of oaths. All documents need to be presented at the centre in original and a copy. Original will be seen and verified before returning back and copy will be stamped as seen by the centre authority. Any document without original, the copy will be not stamped as “Original Seen”. Kindly be informed that South Africa High Commission reserves the right to request for any additional documents from applicant. For more information about the necessary documentation, click here (PDF checklist ↗)

Two Coloured Recent (less than one month from the date of application) Photographs Applicants should submit in person. (Children below the age of 18 are exempted) Valid Passport with validity for no less than 30 days after the expiry of the intended visit Valid Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate A complete and signed application form (BI-84 form) in black ink only. Third Country (Destination) Visa 3 months local Bank Statement (Up to the Current date of submission) with bank seal and signed by bank authority Bank Letter confirming Account Number, Account Name and Account Balance in figure and should indicate the bank email and contact number of concerned person in bank. Foreign bank statement has to be stamped by the bank and certified by commissioner of oaths. (For that particular country) Consent Letter (Permitting the South Africa High Commission to get information from the bank) Return Air Booking Prescribed Visa and service Fee. Minor Dependent Children accompanying applicant to submit: - An Unbridged (Full) Birth Certificate - In case of Unaccompanied Minor, consent from both the guardian with letters signed by both the parents. - In the case of a minor, subject to guardianship or custody, proof of guardianship. - In the case of an adopted minor proof of that adoption along with copies of parents/guardians identification. - In case of one parental accompanying minor, written consent from the other parent. - In case of minor a consent Affidavit form should be filled in and signed by both parents and stamped by the commissioner of oaths. - All documents need to be presented at the center in original and a copy. Original will be seen and verified before returning back and copy will be stamped as seen by the center authority. Any document without original, the copy will be not stamped as “Original Seen” . Kindly be informed that South Africa High Commission reserve the right to request for any additional documents from applicant. For more information about the necessary documentation, click here

Two Coloured Recent (less than one month from the date of application) Photographs Applicants should submit in person. (Children below the age of 18 are exempted) Valid Passport with validity for no less than 30 days after the expiry of the intended visit Valid Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate A complete and signed application form (BI-84 form) in black ink only. Third Country (Destination) Visa 3 months local Bank Statement (Up to the Current date of submission) with bank seal and signed by bank authority Bank Letter confirming Account Number, Account Name and Account Balance in figure and should indicate the bank email and contact number of concerned person in bank. Foreign bank statement has to be stamped by the bank and certified by commissioner of oaths. (For that particular country) Consent Letter (Permitting the South Africa High Commission to get information from the bank) Return Air Booking Prescribed Visa and service Fee. Minor Dependent Children accompanying applicant to submit: - An Unbridged (Full) Birth Certificate - In case of Unaccompanied Minor, consent from both the guardian with letters signed by both the parents. - In the case of a minor, subject to guardianship or custody, proof of guardianship. - In the case of an adopted minor proof of that adoption along with copies of parents/guardians identification. - In case of one parental accompanying minor, written consent from the other parent. - In case of minor a consent Affidavit form should be filled in and signed by both parents and stamped by the commissioner of oaths. - All documents need to be presented at the center in original and a copy. Original will be seen and verified before returning back and copy will be stamped as seen by the center authority. Any document without original, the copy will be not stamped as “Original Seen” . Kindly be informed that South Africa High Commission reserve the right to request for any additional documents from applicant. For more information about the necessary documentation, click here

Two Coloured Recent (less than one month from the date of application) Photographs (PDF checklist ↗) Applicants should submit in person. (Children below the age of 18 are exempted) Valid Passport with validity for no less than 30 days after the expiry of the intended visit Valid Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate A complete and signed application form (BI-84 form) in black ink only. Third Country (Destination) Visa 3 months local Bank Statement (Up to the Current date of submission) with bank seal and signed by bank authority Bank Letter confirming Account Number, Account Name and Account Balance in figure and should indicate the bank email and contact number of concerned person in bank. Foreign bank statement has to be stamped by the bank and certified by commissioner of oaths. (For that particular country) Consent Letter (Permitting the South Africa High Commission to get information from the bank) Return Air Booking Prescribed Visa and service Fee. Minor Dependent Children accompanying applicant to submit: - An Unbridged (Full) Birth Certificate - In case of Unaccompanied Minor, consent from both the guardian with letters signed by both the parents. - In the case of a minor, subject to guardianship or custody, proof of guardianship. - In the case of an adopted minor proof of that adoption along with copies of parents/guardians identification. - In case of one parental accompanying minor, written consent from the other parent. - In case of minor a consent Affidavit form should be filled in and signed by both parents and stamped by the commissioner of oaths. - All documents need to be presented at the center in original and a copy. Original will be seen and verified before returning back and copy will be stamped as seen by the center authority. Any document without original, the copy will be not stamped as “Original Seen” . Kindly be informed that South Africa High Commission reserve the right to request for any additional documents from applicant. For more information about the necessary documentation, click here

General requirements - Valid passport- valid for not less than 30 days - Yellow fever certificate - Flight reservations - To attach copies of all S.A visas - Payment of the prescribed fee - Foreign nationals in Uganda must hold a long-term permit valid for at least one year, with a minimum of six months remaining before expiration. The permit must be endorsed in the passport and certified by internal affairs that it’s a true and genuine permit before submission. - Applicants using company documents the following are required :Certified copies of certificate of registration, company form 7 or form 20, certified copy of certificate of incorporation and all ID copies of directors. - A duly completed (DHA-1738 Form 8) application form - A passport valid for no less than 30 days after the expiry of intended visit - Payment of the prescribed fee - A vaccination certificate, if required by the Act - Introduction letter - Proof of financial means to cover envisaged living expenses in the Republic until the applicant receives a salary. This should be in the form of: Bank statements (Last three months Up to the Current date of the Submission) - Medical report - A police certificate of good conduct from each country in which you resided for 12 months or longer since the age of 18 years - A written undertaking by the employer accepting responsibility for the costs related to the deportation of the applicant and his/ her dependent family members, should it become necessary. - An application for a general work visa shall be accompanied by – - A certificate from the Department of Labor - Proof of qualifications evaluated by SAQA and translated by a sworn translator into one of the official languages of the Republic - A contract of employment signed by both yourself and the employer. - Full particulars of the employer including proof of registration with the Registrar of Companies - An undertaking by the employer to inform the Director- General upon the employee no longer being in the employ of such employer or when employed in a different capacity or role. - Proof of Accommodation - All required documentation for a spouse and/or children if they intend to accompany you For more information about the necessary documentation, click here (PDF checklist ↗)

General requirements - Valid passport- valid for not less than 30 days - Yellow fever certificate - Flight bookings Reservations - To attached copies of all S.A visas - Payment of the prescribed fee - A duly completed (DHA-1738 Form 8) application form Note: Non- Ugandan Nationals- permits issued after July 2014 to be certified by internal affairs - Foreign nationals in Uganda must hold a long-term permit valid for at least one year, with a minimum of six months remaining before expiration. The permit must be endorsed in the passport and certified by internal affairs that it’s a true and genuine permit before submission. - Applicants using company documents the following are required :Certified copies of certificate of registration, company form 7 or form 20, certified copy of certificate of incorporation and all ID copies of directors. - A duly completed application form signed by yourself, the applicant - A passport valid for no less than 30 days after the expiry of intended visit. - Payment of the prescribed fee - A vaccination certificate, if required by the Act - Introduction Letter - Proof of financial means to cover envisaged living expenses in the Republic until you receive a salary. This should be in the form of: Bank statements (Last three months Up to the Current date of the Submission) - A cash deposit of equivalent value to a return ticket - An employment contract with the company abroad - A letter from the employer/company abroad confirming that the you will be transferred to a branch/affiliate company in South Africa - A letter from the South African company where you will work, confirming the transfer from the parent/affiliated company abroad. This letter should specify the occupation and capacity in which you will be employed and should also confirm that the maximum duration of employment will not exceed 4 years - An undertaking by the employer: - that you will leave South Africa once the 4-year period comes to an end confirming that your passport is valid - that you will be employed in the position for which the permit is issued - Medical and radiology reports - A police clearance certificate of good conduct from each country in which you resided for 12 months or longer since the age of 18 years - All required documentation for a spouse and/or children if they intend to accompany you For more information about the necessary documentation, click here (PDF checklist ↗)

Two Coloured Recent (less than one month from the date of application) Photographs Applicants should submit in person. (Children below the age of 18 are exempted) Valid Passport with validity for no less than 30 days after the expiry of the intended visit Valid Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate A complete and signed application form (BI-84 form) in black ink only. Third Country (Destination) Visa 3 months local Bank Statement (Up to the Current date of submission) with bank seal and signed by bank authority Bank Letter confirming Account Number, Account Name and Account Balance in figure and should indicate the bank email and contact number of concerned person in bank. Foreign bank statement has to be stamped by the bank and certified by commissioner of oaths. (For that particular country) Consent Letter (Permitting the South Africa High Commission to get information from the bank) Return Air Booking Prescribed Visa and service Fee. Minor Dependent Children accompanying applicant to submit: - An Unbridged (Full) Birth Certificate - In case of Unaccompanied Minor, consent from both the guardian with letters signed by both the parents. - In the case of a minor, subject to guardianship or custody, proof of guardianship. - In the case of an adopted minor proof of that adoption along with copies of parents/guardians identification. - In case of one parental accompanying minor, written consent from the other parent. - In case of minor a consent Affidavit form should be filled in and signed by both parents and stamped by the commissioner of oaths. - All documents need to be presented at the center in original and a copy. Original will be seen and verified before returning back and copy will be stamped as seen by the center authority. Any document without original, the copy will be not stamped as “Original Seen” . Kindly be informed that South Africa High Commission reserve the right to request for any additional documents from applicant. For more information about the necessary documentation, click here

General requirements - Valid passport- valid for not less than 30 days; - Yellow fever certificate ; - Flight Reservations - To attach copies of all S.A visas - Payment of the prescribed fee - Foreign nationals in Uganda must hold a long-term permit valid for at least one year, with minimum of six months remaining before expiration. The permit must be endorsed in passport and certified by internal affairs that it’s a true and genuine permit before submission. - Applicants using company documents the following are required :Certified copies of certificate of registration, company form 7 or form 20, certified copy of certificate of incorporation and all ID copies of directors. - A duly completed application form signed by yourself, the applicant. - A passport valid for no less than 30 days after the expiry of Payment of the prescribed fee. - A vaccination certificate, if required by the Act. - Proof of financial means to cover envisaged living expenses in the Republic until you receive a salary. This should be in the form of: Bank statements (Last three months Up to the Current date of the Submission) - A cash deposit equivalent to the value of a return or an undertaking from the employer - Medical report - A police certificate of good conduct from each country in which you resided for 12 months or longer since the age of 18 years - Proof of application for a certificate of registration with the accredited professional body, council or board recognized by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). - Proof of evaluation of the foreign qualification/s by SAQA translated by a sworn translator into one of the official languages of the Republic. - Proof of employment within 12 months after obtaining a Critical skills work visa in the form of an employment contract specifying the occupation and capacity in which the foreigner shall be employed. For more information about the necessary documentation, click here (PDF checklist ↗)

General requirements - Valid passport- valid for not less than 30 days - Yellow fever certificate - Flight reservation - To attached copies of all S.A visas - Payment of the prescribed fee - Foreign nationals in Uganda must hold a long-term permit valid for at least one year, with a minimum of six months remaining before expiration. The permit must be endorsed in the passport and certified by internal affairs that it’s a true and genuine permit before submission. - Applicants using company documents the following are required :Certified copies of certificate of registration, company form 7 or form 20, certified copy of certificate of incorporation and all ID copies of directors. - A duly completapplication form DHA-38 - The passport must be valid for 30 days after end of the intended visit - Introduction letter - Payment of the prescribed fee. - Proof of financial means to cover your day to day expenses as well as those of persons accompanying you (the medical permit holder), if any, in the form of: Bank statements (Last three months Up to the Current date of the Submission) - A letter from your medical practitioner or a medical institution, indicating the reasons/ necessity for treatment, the period of treatment and particulars of the treatment plans in the Republic of South Africa - Details of the person or institution responsible for your medical expenses and hospital fees in form of a sponsorship letter, 3 months bank statement and a copy of their identifaction documents - Proof of accomodation - Should your medical scheme or employer not be liable for expenses incurred, proof of financial means or medical cover must be submitted - Proof of sufficient financial means or provision for the costs indirectly related to the treatment. - Particulars of persons accompanying you - A copy of a return or onward air ticket. - Certificate of good conduct for those 18 years and above and any other country one has lived or worked in for the period of one year and above when they obtained the age of 18 years - A vaccination certificate, if required by law. Please note that a medical permit holder may not work or apply for work while in the country. For more information about the necessary documentation, click here (PDF checklist ↗)

Two Coloured Recent (less than one month from the date of application) Photographs Applicants should submit in person. (Children below the age of 18 are exempted) Valid Passport with validity for no less than 30 days after the expiry of the intended visit Valid Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate A complete and signed application form (BI-84 form) in black ink only. Third Country (Destination) Visa 3 months local Bank Statement (Up to the Current date of submission) with bank seal and signed by bank authority Bank Letter confirming Account Number, Account Name and Account Balance in figure and should indicate the bank email and contact number of concerned person in bank. Foreign bank statement has to be stamped by the bank and certified by commissioner of oaths. (For that particular country) Consent Letter (Permitting the South Africa High Commission to get information from the bank) Return Air Booking Prescribed Visa and service Fee. Minor Dependent Children accompanying applicant to submit: - An Unbridged (Full) Birth Certificate - In case of Unaccompanied Minor, consent from both the guardian with letters signed by both the parents. - In the case of a minor, subject to guardianship or custody, proof of guardianship. - In the case of an adopted minor proof of that adoption along with copies of parents/guardians identification. - In case of one parental accompanying minor, written consent from the other parent. - In case of minor a consent Affidavit form should be filled in and signed by both parents and stamped by the commissioner of oaths. - All documents need to be presented at the center in original and a copy. Original will be seen and verified before returning back and copy will be stamped as seen by the center authority. Any document without original, the copy will be not stamped as “Original Seen” . Kindly be informed that South Africa High Commission reserve the right to request for any additional documents from applicant. For more information about the necessary documentation, click here