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Visa essentials

Travellers with permanent residence outside of South Africa need to avail their Visitors’ Visas before flying down to the country for a period of 90 days or less. Indian travellers can get their Visas free of cost but like all travellers, they have to ensure that their passport and other travel documents are valid for at least 3 months after their return from South Africa. As Visa requirements are change at times, it is suggested that travellers check the country’s official page of Home Affairs to stay up-to-date with changes to the Visa requirements.

Here are the documents you need for your Visa:

Passport or travel document valid for no less than 3 months after the expiry of intended visit.
Completed Form BI-84.
Payment of the required fee.
A statement or document confirming the reason and duration of the visit.
Two colour passport size photographs.
Two blank pages in your passport for endorsements.
A return ticket if travelling by flight.
Proof of guardianship or custody if travelling with a minor.
Proof of financial means to pay for your stay throughout the duration in the form of bank statements, cash available, salary advances of at least 6 months attested by local authorities etc.
Yellow Fever certificate if your journey starts or requires passing through the Yellow Fever Belt of Africa or South Africa.