South Africa Visa
South Africa provides eVisa to eligible travelers to their country. This allows travelers to apply for the eVisa online without visiting the embassy or consulate in person.
The South African eVisa allows travelers to take part in a wide range of activities such as attending business meetings, tourism, visiting friends and families, attending sports events or movie production, and charitable work.
Once in the country, visitors can stay consecutively for 90 days. After you submit your application, the eVisa takes 5-8 working days to process.
After it is approved, it is sent to your email address. Our dedicated team of visa consultants works around the clock and checks your visa application to ensure it is error-free. If there is a mistake, we will contact you and correct it before processing. This is why we have the highest approval rate.
When the eVisa application is approved, it is sent to your email.
South Africa Visa Processing Fees
$59.99
- 5-Day Processing Time
- Dedicated Visa Manager
- One-to-one Communication
- Express Document Verification
- Express Processing*
- Single Entry
- 90 days visa validity from the date of issue
- 90 days maximum consecutive stay
- Includes all service charges and government fees.
*For more details on Express Processing, please check our terms and conditions page.
$39.99
- 8-Day Processing Time
- Regular Processing*
- Single Entry
- 90 days visa validity from the date of issue
- 90 days maximum consecutive stay
- Includes all service charges and government fees.
*For more details on Express Processing, please check our terms and conditions page.
Countries Eligible for a South Africa eVisa
Requirements for South Africa eVisa
To apply for a South African eVisa, you are required to have the following documents and information:
- A valid passport with 30 days extended validity from the date of departure from South Africa.
- Inbound and outbound flight booking information.
- You have to upload a document stating the purpose of your visit and the duration of your stay.
- You need to upload your bank statement for the last three months.
- A visa fee payment method (credit/debit card).
This is a general requirement for any eligible citizens visiting South Africa. Depending on your country of origin, some additional information may be required.
To check the specific requirements, click on your country name from the list. You will also find the visa application form and visa fees mentioned on your country page.
4 Easy Steps to South Africa eVisa
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Select your country name from the list and get all the required information ready.
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Fill out the eVisa application form with the information and documents required.
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Make the eVisa fee payment using your debit/credit card. Both Visa and MasterCard are accepted.
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After you submit your eVisa application, we will process and email you the eVisa once it is ready.
Why Choose South Africa eVisa?
- Simple and easy online application.
- Faster processing.
- No paperwork or visits to the embassies and consulates.
- Linked to your passport for convenience.
- Real-time visa updates from the account portal.
- Ready to fly immediately with the eVisa.
Things You Need to Carry
Here are the documents you should bring with you while entering South Africa:
- Your valid passport or travel document.
- Your South African eVisa. It can be on your smartphone or as a printed copy.
Frequently Asked Questions
The South African eVisa is an electronic visa that you can apply online. You can use it to enter the country for various purposes like tourism, visiting friends, attending business meetings, charity work, attending sports events, and film development.
Certain eligible countries can apply for a South African eVisa. You can check your eligibility from the list above.
The South African eVisa application process is online. You can click the ‘Apply Now’ button above and start to fill out the required information. Make sure you have all the required documents in hand before starting the application.
The documents that are generally required for a South African eVisa are a valid passport with at least one (1) month extended from the departure date, a travel itinerary, flight ticket booking information, and bank statements. You can check the full details by clicking on your country name from the list above.
The South African eVisa processing time is between 5-8 working days.
A South African eVisa is typically valid for 90 days from the issue date.
You can stay in South Africa for up to 90 days per visit with an eVisa.
Yes, you can extend your stay in South Africa with an eVisa. Contact our visa consultants if you need a visa extension for further information and guidance.
The cost of a South Africa eVisa is mentioned in the pricing section at the top of this page. We recommend you visit this page for the regularly updated prices. For any further queries, feel free to reach us out from our chatbot for faster responses.
Yes, you can apply for family members. You must fill out separate application forms for each family member. Children traveling with their parents may require additional documents like birth certificates or consent from parents or guardians.
Yes, every traveler, including children, needs a separate eVisa.
Travelers transiting through O R Tambo International Airport, Cape Town International Airport, King Shaka International Airport, and Lanseria International Airport do not require a transit visa. They will need to go through a biometric screening.
Deportees transiting through any airport or port in South Africa must have a transit visa. Furthermore, Pakistani and Bangladeshi travelers who want to enter South Africa en route to another country will need a transit visa.
If your South Africa eVisa application gets rejected, you can apply again. Before you submit your application, ensure you have all the required information and documents in order. You can also consult with our visa consultants, who can assist you in checking your visa application.
You can check your South Africa eVisa application from your account with us. To log in, use the email and password you used to apply for your eVisa. You will also be able to download your eVisa from your account once it is ready.
No, an eVisa is for tourism, short business visits, family reunions, and short activities only. You cannot work with an eVisa in South Africa.
No, you need a student visa to study in South Africa.
You should take a printout of your eVisa for emergencies. Also, the digital copy on your smartphone will work while you enter South Africa.
If you overstay your South African eVisa, you may be declared undesirable and banned from the country. It is advised that you do not overstay your eVisa in the country. Rather, you can apply for an extension beforehand.
No, once you have submitted and paid for your South African eVisa application, you cannot cancel it. We recommend you be sure about your journey and then proceed to the visa application. This way, there won’t be any inconvenience.
We have the latest security in our South African eVisa application process. With your data being encrypted, there are no security risks at all. You can apply for your eVisa with ease of mind.
We double-check your South African eVisa application before processing it. If we find any mistakes, we will contact you about it. In the meantime, if you are aware of making a mistake, we urge you to contact customer support to correct it.
Yes, you can apply online from anywhere. Please check the country list from above to see if you are eligible for a South Africa eVisa.
Yes, many countries’ citizens can enter South Africa visa-free for short stays. Check if your country is on the list.
Common reasons for South Africa’s eVisa rejection include incomplete applications, incorrect documents, or missing information.
Yes, you can apply for a South African eVisa if you are of dual nationality. Make sure you apply using the passport you’ll travel with.
An eVisa covers short business trips. The eVisa will allow you to do numerous activities, including attending business meetings, family reunions, leisure travel, charity work, and attend sports events.
No, application fees are non-refundable. This is the South African Immigration rule.