Visa-exempt nationals: Granted at port of entry for up to 90 days.
VISITOR’S VISA (Section 11(1))
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This visa permits foreign nationals to enter South Africa for temporary non-occupational purposes such as tourism, visiting relatives, or short-term business activities (e.g., meetings or conferences).
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Visa-required nationals: Must apply at a South African mission abroad before arrival.
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Standard validity: Up to 90 days.
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Extensions: May be granted up to a maximum of 180 days, if applied at least 30 days prior to expiry.
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Not valid for study, employment, or long-term residence.
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May not engage in any form of remunerative activity unless otherwise endorsed.
In-Country Amendments
DHS Immigration assists with:
- Change of visa conditions
- Extension applications
- Required documentation:
- Proof of onward/return travel
- Confirmed accommodation
- Evidence of financial self-sufficiency (bank statements, sponsor letters, etc.)
