South Africa Visa Guide

Overview

Indian passport holders can apply for a tourist visa to South Africa, which allows them to stay for up to 90 days. The visa application can be submitted at the South African embassy or consulate in India. Indians can also apply for an e-visa, which is available for tourism and business purposes. However, the e-visa is currently only available for a limited number of countries, and India is not yet included in the list. Special rules for Indians include the requirement to provide a yellow fever vaccination certificate if they are traveling from or through a yellow fever-endemic area.

Required Documents

• 1Valid Indian passport (min 6 months validity, 2 blank pages)
• 2Completed visa application form (DHA-84)
• 3Recent passport photograph (35x45mm, white background)
• 4Confirmed return flight tickets
• 5Hotel booking confirmation
• 6Bank statement last 3 months (min balance ZAR 3,000)
• 7Employment proof / ITR / salary slips
• 8Travel insurance
• 9Yellow fever vaccination certificate (if required)

Application Process

1. 1

   Check Eligibility

   Visit the official South African government website to check if you are eligible for a tourist visa

2. 2

   Gather Documents

   Collect all the required documents, including a valid passport, completed application form, and recent passport photograph

3. 3

   Submit Application

   Submit your application at the South African embassy or consulate in India, or through the VFS Global website

4. 4

   Pay Fee

   Pay the visa application fee of ZAR 425 (approx ₹2,800) through the VFS Global website or at the embassy/consulate