South Africa - Visa for Indian Citizens

Origin: India

Destination: South Africa

Visa Type: E-Visa (Business)

E-Visa Fee: Gratis (Free) — VFS service charges apply

Note: Old/Previous Passport is mandatory for applicants from Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad, Goa and Bengaluru.

Mandatory Documents:

• Passport: Valid for at least 30 days after intended stay/departure from South Africa, with at least two unused/blank visa pages. Previous/Old Passport is mandatory for applicants from Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad, Goa and Bengaluru.
• Visa Application Form: Fully completed Form 11 (DHA-84) in black ink and block letters.
• Coloured Photograph: 2 passport-size colour photographs, 45mm x 35mm, not older than 3 months, without border (chin, nose, eyes, ears and eyebrows must not be covered).
• Proof of Funds: Last 3 months bank statement signed and stamped by the bank — balance of South African Currency R 3,000 or equivalent in INR (for Delhi and Mumbai). Original Indian bank statement on bank letterhead with stamp and signature required. No Passbook, No e-statements, No Net banking copies accepted.
• Bank Statement: Statement of the person bearing expenses of the traveller; covering/invitation letter must clearly mention the same. If an Indian company is bearing costs, company bank statement with bank stamp and signature is required. If a South African company is bearing costs, South African company bank statement is required.
• Travel Itinerary
• Letter of Invitation: From South African organizers/hosts/companies stating name, passport number, purpose and duration of visit. Must include physical address and contact details of host, host's authorized signature's name, designation and signature. Host ID copy attested by Commissioner of Oaths required if requested by SAHC. Submissions from Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Goa, Pune and Bengaluru must have Host ID copy attested by Commissioner of Oaths/South African Police (latest 3 months). CIPC attested by Commissioner of Oaths/South African Police (latest 3 months) is mandatory.
• Reference/Introduction Letter: From Indian employer stating name, passport number, purpose and duration of visit.
• Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate
• If Employed: 3-month salary slip and NOC from employer.
• Self Employed: Registration proof / Partnership deed / MOA of the Company.
• Flight Itinerary & Hotel Confirmation

Invitee Documents: South Africa company COR 39 certificate copy attested by Commissioner of Oaths/South African Police (latest 3 months).

If Sponsored: Bank statement of the sponsoring company (India or South African Company).

Host ID: Copy attested by Commissioner of Oaths/South African Police (latest 3 months).

Other Mandatory Documents: Indian company GST certificate with notary.