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Passport requirements

All nationals require a valid passport.


Mentioned validity: longer than the period covering stay in South Africa required by all.

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Visa requirements
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Who does not require a visa?
Nationals of the following countries do not require a visa when entering as a tourist:


Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Barbados, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, British Virgin Islands, Bulgaria, Canada, Cape Verde, Chile, Costa Rica, Denmark, Ecuador, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Guyana, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Jordan, Lesotho, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Malta, Mauritius, Mexico, Monaco, Namibia, Netherlands, New Zealand, North Korea, Norway, Paraguay, Peru, Romania, Seychelles, Singapore, Spain, Swaziland, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Venezuela, Zambia, Zimbabwe.


Nationals of Australia, Ireland, Northern Ireland and the UK do not require visa. Japan and the USA do not require visa for stays of up to 90 days. Holders of visitor visas are not allowed to take up employment in South Africa. Unaccompanied children under the age of 18 years must hold written consent from their parents when travelling alone. Study permits must be obtained in the country of normal residence before entry into South Africa. However, exceptions may be made.

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Required documents for visa application
Tourist Visa:
  • Application form
  • Passport-size photo
  • Valid passport with 1 full blank page
  • Return ticket
  • Evidence of sufficient funds for stay
  • Proff of purpose of visit
  • Visa fee payment
  • Stamped, self-addressed envelope when postal application
  • Insurance
1) A valid vaccination certificate, if required by the Act. 2) Study permits: a) Letter, with official letterhead, of admission from a South African education institution, confirming exact period of study and accommodation arrangements. b) Letter from current place of study, if on a student exchange. c) Proof of qualifications.
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Costs of Visa
  • Tourist Visa: 57 EUR
  • Student Visa: 57 EUR
Some nationals are exempt from visa fees.
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Time required to issue visa
  • Tourist Visa: 10 days
  • Student Visa: 10 days
Applications should be made well in advance.
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Embassy contact information
  • High Commission of South Africa in England: 
  • Embassy of South Africa in USA: 
  • High Commission of South Africa in Australia: 
  • High Commission of South Africa in Canada: 
  • Embassy of South Africa in Germany: 
  • Embassy of South Africa in China: 
  • Embassy of South Africa in Austria: 
  • Embassy of South Africa in France: 
  • Embassy of South Africa in Netherlands: 
  • Embassy of South Africa in Sweden: 
  • Embassy of South Africa in Italy: 
  • Embassy of South Africa in Spain: 
  • Embassy of South Africa in Japan: 
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All information on this page has been carefully investigated. However visa requirements change frequently and the information is provided without any guarantee.
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South Africa - Language Schools: Cape Town 


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South Africa: Cape Town: Cape Town English Centre
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South Africa: Cape Town: INTERLINK School of Languages
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South Africa: Cape Town: Cape Town Language School
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South Africa: Cape Town: LTC Language Teaching Centre
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