South Africa Tourist Visa

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South Africa visit visa:

If you wish to travel to South Africa you can apply for an e-visa online. This South Africa tourist visa is valid for 60 days. You cannot overstay on this visa.
Documents required for South Africa tourist visa from Dubai
A passport with a validity of at least six months
2 passport size photos
Old passports and visa
A copy of your completed and signed visa application form
Details about your itinerary
Proof of hotel bookings, flight bookings
Copy of return ticket
A cover letter with all the required details about your itinerary
Proof that you have enough finances to fund your visit
Bank statement of the last 6 months
Income tax returns for last 3 years
Yellow fever vaccination
When the traveler’s eVisa application is accepted, the eVisa will be sent to the email address given with the request. When flying to South Africa, the traveler must save a copy of the eVisa on their phone or take a printed copy with them. To reach South Africa, the traveler must present the eVisa along with their passport at the airport.
Processing time
The visa will take up to three working days to process. Individuals should send their applications ahead of time to prevent travel delays.

FAQ

Why do I need a South Africa visitor visa?

A South Africa visitor visa might be granted –

For business
For tourism
For visiting family or friends
To spouse that would be joining spouse [who is in South Africa on work/study permit]
To children for joining parents [that are in South Africa on work/study permits]
To a fiancée/ fiancé for joining partner with intention to marry within 90 days
For study purposes for a maximum stay of 3 months
Charitable or voluntary activities
For taking part in conferences
For research activities
For working in the production of a show or movie [that is, in the entertainment industry]
Sports events
For medical purposes, for a maximum stay of 3 months

Does South Africa provide the visa on arrival facility?

In South Africa, visas are not given at the ports of entry. Anyone who enters South Africa without a visa would be put on a plane back to their home country.

How long can I stay in South Africa on my visitor visa?

A foreign traveler who is a citizen of another country can visit South Africa temporarily for business or tourism for a maximum of 90 days with a South Africa visitor visa.