South Africa Visa for British Citizens

- Bank Statements provided must be stamped or accompanied by a verification letter from the bank. - Visa application form (DHA-1738 Form 8), duly completed, signed and dated . The application form must be filled in black ink and signed originally (copies are not acceptable for submission). - Original Passport. - 2 Passport sized photographs; See guidelines on Passport & ID Photograph Specifications (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/28pBanzKTtD5KXBcfMm1On/e79df27ee0cdd19b019464fb2f0dc39a/photo-requirements.pdf) - Valid passport or travel document valid for 30 days after the end of the visit to South Africa. Passport must have at least three (3) blank pages for endorsement purposes, and issued not more than 10 years ago on the date of submission of your visa application. Copy of main/bio page of current passport. - Curriculum Vitae (CV) of the applicant. - A medical report. (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/4ZcfV9KMtprFqt6XT6simM/96b61c1275edaee3f7b1ef1ae74db9aa/medical-report.pdf) – Original - Cover letter. - Original Acro UK Police clearance certificates is required if the applicants are 18 years and older, of all countries where person resided one year or longer since having attained the age of 18 years and older. (the police certificate should not be older than 6 months). If applicable. - All other countries, where person resided for one year or longer since having attained the age of 18 must provide Original police clearance certificate from the specific countries. If an applicant holding a different country Passport and have a UK PR residence or Work Visa must provide Original police clearance certificate from the Passport holder country, If the police clearance is not in English, it must be translated in English and both the certificates has to be Original and not older than 6 months. - Provisional flight tickets with name of the applicant. These will only be required if the applicant is spending less than 6 months in RSA - Proof of accommodation in South Africa. If the company is providing the accommodation than must get a signed letter confirming the Staying Along with certified copy of the South African Passport or South African a Residence Permit in RSA Certified copy of the person representing RSA institution. - Critical Skills List , see directive (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/40kg8WYZYFON0m56J3i4rO/85e58122494393aff6580ddb806c6cf3/Immigration-Directive-No-01-of-2022-Critical-Skills-Implementation.pdf) - Professional Accreditation Bodies and Councils, see directive (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/7dMdfRgFfbCLAXsWFbG1rC/6a09973d3c97c62e93a37bc6271dcd72/immigration_critical_skills_160416.pdf) - Qualification to apply critical Skill Visa Section 19(4) Regulation 18(1) and 18 (5) and Critical Skill List (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/2ogHYxUmBoey4BL7Uxl2Td/019e66785b427e92ac2e4dc80f509cc8/2022-CRITICAL-SKILLS-LIST.pdf) - A confirmation, in writing, from the professional body, council or board recognised by SAQA in terms of section 13(1)(i) of the National Qualifications Framework - Act, or any relevant government Department confirming the skills or qualifications of the applicant and appropriate post qualification experience; - If required by law, proof of application for a certificate of registration with the professional body, council or board recognised by SAQA in terms of section 13(1)(i) of the National Qualifications Framework Act; and - Proof of evaluation of the foreign qualification by SAQA and translated by a sworn translator into one of the official languages of the Republic. - A written undertaking by the employer accepting responsibility for the costs related to the deportation of the applicant and his or her dependent family members, should it become necessary (where there is no employer: a written undertaking by the applicant must be provided) - A written undertaking by the employer to ensure that the passport of his or her employee is valid at all times for the duration of his or her employment (where there is no employer: a written undertaking by the applicant to ensure that the passport of the applicant shall be valid at all times for the duration of his or her temporary visa) - Signed letter of invitation from the host in RSA with a certified copy of the ID or RSA Passport. If not South African certified copies of Residence Permit in RSA the person representing RSA institution not older than 3 months on the submission date must be submitted. - A critical skills work visa shall be issued for a period not exceeding 5 years. - A spouse and dependent children of a holder of a critical skills work visa shall be issued with an appropriate visa valid for a period not exceeding the period of validity of the applicant's critical skills work visa.

- Bank Statements provided must be stamped or accompanied by a verification letter from the bank. Important – All marriage and birth certificates (where applicable) must be authenticated by means of an apostille from the issuing authority. Certified copies of the same by a solicitor will not be acceptable: - Unabridged Birth Certificate showing both parents names in respect of dependent children accompanying or joining the applicant in the Republic. - Please click on the following link for legalization of UK documents – http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/about-us/what-we-do/services-we-deliver/legal-services/legalisation (http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/about-us/what-we-do/services-we-deliver/legal-services/legalisation) - Marriage Certificate in respect of a spouse accompanying or joining the applicant in the Republic. - Please click on the following link for legalization of UK documents – http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/about-us/what-we-do/services-we-deliver/legal-services/legalisation (http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/about-us/what-we-do/services-we-deliver/legal-services/legalisation) - Identity Document - Passport - Divorce decree - A medical report (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/4ZcfV9KMtprFqt6XT6simM/96b61c1275edaee3f7b1ef1ae74db9aa/medical-report.pdf) (Mandatory for all applicants) - Passport Needs to be submitted For All Long terms Applications - Police clearance certificates (Original document required) in respect of applicants 18 years and older, in respect of all countries where person resided one year or longer since having attained the age of 18 that all medical reports, radiological reports and police clearance certificates must be dated and issued no older than six months at the time of application. Outdated documents will strictly not be accepted. Please note that all medical reports and police clearance certificates must be dated and issued no older than six months at the time of application. Outdated documents will strictly not be accepted. For those applying for a critical skills visa only - - SAQA Evaluation Certificate (if you wish to retain the original) - Professional body certificate (if you wish to retain the original) Please note that the Embassy of South Africa is only able to certify official South African documents. - An applicant for a medical treatment visa must also submit- - A letter from his or her registered medical practitioner or medical institution within the Republic confirming - That space is available at the medical institution; - The estimated costs of the treatment; - Whether or not the disease or ailment is treatable or curable; - The treatment schedule; and - The period of intended treatment in the Republic; - The details of, and confirmation by, the person or institution responsible for the medical expenses and hospital fees: Provided that in a case where the applicant's medical scheme or employer is not liable for expenses incurred, proof of financial means to cover the medical costs shall be submitted; - The particulars of persons accompanying the applicant; - Valid return air flight tickets, where applicable; and - Proof of sufficient financial means or provision for the costs indirectly related to the treatment, in the form of bank statements (last 3 months, not older than 7 days, stamped or with verification letter from the bank).

- Bank Statements provided must be stamped or accompanied by a verification letter from the bank. - Visa application form (DHA-84 Form 11), The application form must be filled in black ink and signed originally (copies are not acceptable for submission). - Original Passport. - 2 passport sized photographs; See guidelines on Passport & ID Photograph Specifications (http://www.southafricahouseuk.com/documents/photo_spes.pdf) - Valid passport or travel document original and copy valid for 30 days after the end of the visit to South Africa. Passport must have at least three (3) blank pages for endorsement purposes, and issued not more than 10 years ago on the date of submission of your visa application. - Original and copy of current UK Visa or Immigration status Page (EVISA) along with Share code valid for at least 30 days beyond the return date of the trip to the South Africa. - For EU nationals, proof of UK residency or settlement must be demonstrated. As a proof of address copies of council tax bills, utility bills or bank statements reflecting a UK address to be provided. These documents must be more than 6 months old at the time of application. - Three months Bank statements (where salary is paid in to) with closing balance £600.00. Must accompanied by a verification letter from the bank and should not be older than 7 days. ( Recent transaction should not be more than 2 days old, must provide up to date statements.) - Flight ticket details verified with airline / reservation system. - Provisional hotel booking covering the whole stay in RSA will be required with the applicant’s name present on the bookings. - Cover letter explaining purpose of the visit. - Signed Letter from the current employer (should not be older than 7 days ) along with 3 months of payslips. - If staying at someone's resident- signed letter of invitation from the host in RSA with a certified copy of the South African Passport, (the certified copy of the passport should not older than 6 months on the submission date must be submitted). Without the Host ID the application will not be accepted - The host must state that the applicant will reside at the host’s residence in the Republic the host must provide a proof of residence i.e utility bills or bank statements reflecting SA address and if the host is financially responsible, he / she must state that all costs related to maintenance and removal of the applicant from the Republic will be covered by the host should it become necessary; - If not South African than a Residence Permit in RSA Certified copy of the person representing RSA institution, (the certified copy of the ID should be not older than 3 months on the submission date must be submitted). - A yellow fever vaccination certificate, if travelling to or from any other country affected by yellow fever in a space of 14 days before arriving or after leaving RSA. This will be based on whose periodical list of yellow fever countries 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. In Addition to the above documents if you are applying for: - Business/ Training/ Conference must include below: - Signed letters from UK & RSA institution (s) confirming the purpose, accommodation details and duration of the visit. Along with certified copy of the South African Passport or South African a Residence Permit in RSA Certified copy of the person representing RSA institution. - The host must state that the applicant will reside at the host’s residence in the Republic and if the host is financially responsible, he / she must state that all costs related to maintenance and removal of the applicant from the Republic will be covered by the host should it become necessary; - If not staying with a host, a provisional hotel booking covering the whole stay in RSA will be required with the applicant’s name present on the bookings. - Kindly note, even if the organisation is covering all expenses, it is a requirement for all applicants attending meetings, conferences and seminars to provide bank statements (90 days, up to the date of application) with at least £600.00 and not older than 7 days. - OR Traveller’s cheques (signed and photocopied); - Student applying for visitor’s visa studying in UK must include a letter from the university. - For learners or students , an undertaking to the learning institution for payment of all fees and accommodation from a bursary scheme, scholarship, or parents, as the case may be. Kindly note, even if the organisation is covering all expenses, it is a requirement for all students to provide bank statements (90 days, up to the date of application) with at least £600.00 closing balance - For Minors: - Certified Copy of Birth Certificate - Certified Copy of Both Biological Parent's (Main Page) - Parental Consent Affidavit signed by both biological parents and certified by a Commissioner of Oaths will be required * - In the absence of one parent is not attending the centre whilst the submission of the application - If both parents are not attending the centre, and Submitting the application via guardian - Even if Both parents attend/ and travel with the minor to RSA

Bank Statements provided must be stamped or accompanied by a verification letter from the bank. Important – All marriage and birth certificates (where applicable) must be authenticated by means of an apostille from the issuing authority. Certified copies of the same by a solicitor will not be acceptable: - Unabridged Birth Certificate showing both parents names in respect of dependent children accompanying or joining the applicant in the Republic. - Please click on the following link for legalization of UK documents – http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/about-us/what-we-do/services-we-deliver/legal-services/legalisation (http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/about-us/what-we-do/services-we-deliver/legal-services/legalisation) - Marriage Certificate in respect of a spouse accompanying or joining the applicant in the Republic. - Please click on the following link for legalization of UK documents – http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/about-us/what-we-do/services-we-deliver/legal-services/legalisation (http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/about-us/what-we-do/services-we-deliver/legal-services/legalisation) - Identity Document - Passport - Divorce decree - A medical report (Mandatory for all applicants) - ACRO Police clearance certificates (required not older than 6 months) in respect of applicants 18 years and older, in respect of all countries where person resided one year or longer since having attained the age of 18 years and older. If applicable - All other countries, where person resided for one year or longer since having attained the age of 18 must provide Original police clearance certificate from the specific countries which is not older than 6 months. - If an applicant holding a different country Passport and have a UK PR residence or Work Visa must provide Original police clearance certificate from the Passport holder country (no older than 6 months). - If the police clearance is not in English, it must be translated in English and both the certificates has to be Original and not older than 6 months. Note: Please note that all medical reports and police clearance certificates must be dated and issued no older than six months at the time of application. Outdated documents will strictly not be accepted. - In addition, an applicant for a general work visa must submit: - A written undertaking by the employer accepting responsibility for the costs related to the deportation of the applicant and his or her dependent family members, should it become necessary; A written undertaking that the Passport of his or her employee will be valid at all times for the duration of his or her employment. A certificate from the Department of Labour confirming that- - Despite a diligent search, the prospective employer has been unable to find a suitable citizen or permanent resident with qualifications or skills and experience equivalent to those of the applicant; - The applicant has qualifications or proven skills and experience in line with the job offer; - The salary and benefits of the applicant are not inferior to the average salary and benefits of citizens or permanent residents occupying similar positions in the Republic; and - The contract of employment stipulating the conditions of employment and signed by both the employer and the applicant is in line with the labour standards in the Republic and is made conditional upon the general work visa being approved; - Proof of qualifications evaluated by SAQA and translated by a sworn translator into one of the official languages of the Republic; - Full particulars of the employer, including, where applicable, proof of registration of the business with the Commission on Intellectual Property and Companies (CIPC); - An undertaking by the employer to inform the Director-General should the applicant not comply with the provisions of the Act or conditions of the visa; and - An undertaking by the employer to inform the Director-General upon the employee no longer being in the employ of such employer or when he or she is employed in a different capacity or role. Applicable for all the above: Signed letter of invitation from the host in RSA with a certified copy of the ID or RSA Passport. If not South African, certified copies of main page of the Passport + Residence Permit in RSA Certified copy of the person representing RSA institution not older than 3 months on the submission date must be submitted.

- Bank Statements provided must be stamped or accompanied by a verification letter from the bank. Important – All marriage and birth certificates (where applicable) must be authenticated by means of an apostille from the issuing authority. Certified copies of the same by a solicitor will not be acceptable: - Unabridged Birth Certificate showing both parents names in respect of dependent children accompanying or joining the applicant in the Republic. - Please click on the following link for legalization of UK documents – http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/about-us/what-we-do/services-we-deliver/legal-services/legalisation (http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/about-us/what-we-do/services-we-deliver/legal-services/legalisation) - Marriage Certificate in respect of a spouse accompanying or joining the applicant in the Republic. - Please click on the following link for legalization of UK documents – http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/about-us/what-we-do/services-we-deliver/legal-services/legalisation (http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/about-us/what-we-do/services-we-deliver/legal-services/legalisation) - Identity Document - Passport - Divorce decree - A medical report (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/4ZcfV9KMtprFqt6XT6simM/96b61c1275edaee3f7b1ef1ae74db9aa/medical-report.pdf) (Mandatory for all applicants) - Passport Needs to be submitted For All Long terms Applications - Police clearance certificates (Original document required) in respect of applicants 18 years and older, in respect of all countries where person resided one year or longer since having attained the age of 18that all medical reports, radiological Please note that all medical reports and police clearance certificates must be dated and issued no older than six months at the time of application. Outdated documents will strictly not be accepted. For those applying for a critical skills visa only - - SAQA Evaluation Certificate (if you wish to retain the original) - Professional body certificate (if you wish to retain the original) - An application for a corporate worker certificate must be accompanied by: - A valid Passport of the applicant; The certificate contemplated in sub regulation (8)(b); - A valid employment contract; - A written undertaking by the corporate applicant to ensure that the foreigner departs from the Republic upon termination of his or her contract of employment or accepting responsibility for the return or costs related to the deportation of the foreigner should it become necessary; - The documentation contemplated in regulation 9(1)(b), (c) and (f); - Proof of qualifications evaluated by SAQA, and translated by a sworn translator into one of the official languages of the Republic, or skills and experience in line with the job offer; and - A certificate of registration with the professional body, council or board recognised by SAQA in terms of section 13(1) (i) of the National Qualifications Framework Act. - The Director-General may issue to the corporate worker employed by the holder of a corporate visa contemplated in sub regulation (8) a corporate worker certificate for a period not exceeding the validity period of the corporate visa. - A corporate worker may not renew his or her corporate worker certificate or apply for a change of status in the Republic.

- Bank Statements provided must be stamped or accompanied by a verification letter from the bank. - Visa application form (DHA-84 Form 11), The application form must be filled in black ink and signed originally (copies are not acceptable for submission). - Original Passport. - 2 passport sized photographs, See guidelines on Passport & ID Photograph Specifications (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/28pBanzKTtD5KXBcfMm1On/e79df27ee0cdd19b019464fb2f0dc39a/photo-requirements.pdf) - Valid passport or travel document original and copy valid for 30 days after the end of the visit to South Africa. Passport must have at least three (3) blank pages for endorsement purposes, and issued not more than 10 years ago on the date of submission of your visa application. - Original and copy of current UK Visa or Immigration status along with share code, valid for at least 30 days beyond the return date of the trip to the South Africa. - For EU nationals, proof of UK residency or settlement must be demonstrated follow the link to provide us the UK settlement status. https://www.gov.uk/check-immigration-status (https://www.gov.uk/check-immigration-status) . And a Proof of address copies of council tax bills, utility bills or bank statements reflecting a UK address to be provided. These documents must be more than 6 months old at the time of application. - 3 Bank statements with closing balance £600.00 (must be stamped or accompanied by a verification letter from the bank). - Flight ticket details verified with airline / reservation system. - Provisional hotel booking covering the whole stay in RSA will be required with the applicant’s name on. Invitation Letter from the prospective employer in South Africa and/or United Kingdom must confirm the following: - Signed letter of invitation from the host in RSA with a certified copy of the South African Passport, the certified copy of the passport should not older than 3 months on the submission date must be submitted. - If not South African than a Residence Permit in RSA Certified copy of the person representing RSA institution, the certified copy of the ID should be not older than 3 months on the submission date must be submitted. - Purpose or necessity of the work; - Nature of the work; - Qualification and skills required for the work on the Company Letter; - Place and Duration of the work; - CV of the applicant. - Proof of remuneration or stipend that the foreigner will receive from the employer; Identity and contact details of the prospective employer or relevant contact person from the host institution; along with a Certified Copy of Host Id in SA, no older than 3 moths and/or their Residence Permit in RSA. (Certified by solicitor or police station or commissioner of oaths). - Proof of accommodation with the applicant’s full name present on the hotel bookings covering the whole stay in RSA will be required. A full hotel address must be specified. - A letter from bona fide organization undertaking to provide proof of accommodation and sufficient financial means; only applicable to film industry - May be subjected to the relevant individual terms and conditions, where applicable, be granted subject to a recommendation from any relevant organisation of state; - Shall not be extended beyond the validity period of the visa issued. - Documents issued in a foreign language must be officially translated to English by a sworn translator. - A yellow fever vaccination certificate, if travelling to or from any other country affected by yellow fever in a space of 14 days before arriving or aft leaving RSA. This will be based on WHO’s periodical list of yellow fever countries 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. - Where applicable, please submit only certified copies of official documents (Example: Marriage certificates and birth certificates) - For Minors: - Certified Copy of Birth Certificate - Certified Copy of Both Biological Parent's (Main Page) - Parental Consent Affidavit signed by both biological parents and certified by a Commissioner of Oaths will be required * - In the absence of one parent is not attending the centre whilst the submission of the application - If both parents are not attending the centre, and Submitting the application via guardian - Even if Both parents attend/ and travel with the minor to RSA - Letter of Financial Support from the parent-sponsoring trip, along with most 90 days' bank statements from the sponsor ( not older than 7 days old) - All Birth Certificates issued in UK must be legalized (apostilled) and certified copy of Apostille must be submitted along with certified copy of the Birth Certificate. - Letter of financial support from the parent sponsoring trip, along with the most recent 90 days’ bank statements from the sponsor.