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SOUTH AFRICA
*please see the additional info section below*

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WALK-IN AND SHIPPING ADDRESS
4301 N. Fairfax Drive, Suite 104
Arlington, Virginia 22203

Customer Service
​Mon- Fri 9:30 am - 5:00pm
Sat 10:00 am-1:00 pm
Office 703-524-1808
Toll Free 1-855-559-VISA(8472)
US Citizens Tourist Visa is not required for a stay of up to 90 days. 

-Check that your passport has a validity of at least 6 months beyond stay
- Check that you have enough visa pages in your passport for any arrival and departure stamps
    • RENEW PASSPORT
    • ADD PAGES

TOURIST   Non-US Citizen

1. Valid and Signed Passport Passport must have one blank visa page and be valid 6 months beyond stay.
 - Amendment pages in the back of the passport are not suitable for visas
  • RENEW PASSPORT
  • ADD PAGES
2. Photographs
Two recent passport type photos, in color, on photo paper, front view and with a white background
- Size  2x2
photo_composition.pdf
File Size: 217 kb
File Type: pdf
Download File

3. Visa Application Form
Two(2) copies of the visa application needed
- Applications not completed properly may cause a delay in the issuance of the visa
- If a field is not applicable- put N/A or None

Download Application here:
safrica_visadc.pdf
File Size: 46 kb
File Type: pdf
Download File

4. Travel Itinerary
Itinerary from your airline or travel agency indicating the following
- Applicants Name
- Dates of
travel(to and from country)

It is recommended that you do not purchase or confirm any tickets until the visa has been issued. 
5. Hotel Confirmations
Copy of hotel confirmations(s) for the duration of the intended stay in South
Africa.
6. Financial Guarantee
Proof of sufficient funds, such as a copy of your most recent bank statement.
7. Proof of Medical Insurance
Copy of current Medical
Insurance  Policy showing details of coverage

9. Visa Work Order
The work order is our internal form that
includes your basic info as well as your travel and shipping specifics

Download Form here:
2019_sc_passport_work_order.pdf
File Size: 273 kb
File Type: pdf
Download File

10. Non-US Citizen
Please submit a clear copy of your green card or US Visa and copy of I-94
- B1/B2 US Tourist Visa is not a valid option
- You may print the electronic version of your I-94 by following this link:
 https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/
NEXT STEPS........
1. Gather your passport, documents, and send them to us via UPS, DHL, or FEDEX.  (We recommend a courier that allows you to track the package).

2. Once we receive your package, we will verify the documents and submit them to the appropriate Consulate.  (Should we need any additional clarification or documents, you can be sure that we will contact you).

FEES

Processing Time    

7-8 business days
***Certain nationalities may take from several weeks for visa to be
approved


Period of Stay

Single- 30 days

Validity

up to 3 months

SC Fee

$95.00

Embassy Fee

$80.00

US Citizens Business Visa is not required for a stay of up to 90 days. 

-Check that your passport has a validity of at least 6 months beyond stay
- Check that you have enough visa pages in your passport for any arrival and departure stamp
 
    • RENEW PASSPORT
    • ADD PAGES

BUSINESS Non-US Citizens

1. Valid and Signed Passport Passport must have one blank visa
page and be valid 6 months beyond stay.
- Amendment pages in
the back of the passport are not suitable for visas
 
  • RENEW PASSPORT
  • ADD PAGES
2. Photographs
Two recent passport type photos, in color, on
photo paper, front view and with a white background
- Size  2x2
photo_composition.pdf
File Size: 217 kb
File Type: pdf
Download File

3. Visa Application Form
Two(2) copies of visa application needed
- Applications not
completed properly may cause a delay in the issuance of the visa

- If a field is not applicable- put N/A or None

Download Application here:
safrica_visadc.pdf
File Size: 46 kb
File Type: pdf
Download File

4. Business Letter- US Entity
Letter from US Company or Organization- the signature must be original and the letter must be on company letterhead.
- Nature of Business to be performed
-Name and Address of your reference that will be visited
-Dates of intended visit
-Guarantee of return transportation and financial guarantee for the visit

- Signed by an officer or manager(not to be signed by visa applicant)
Download Sample:
us_business_letter.pdf
File Size: 45 kb
File Type: pdf
Download File

5. Invitation Letter
A letter of invitation from sponsor ( host company)
explaining the relationship to the applicant and the purpose of travel.
 
The letter must indicate the
length of stay, place of stay, and contact information.
sample__invitation_letter.pdf
File Size: 195 kb
File Type: pdf
Download File

6. Travel Itinerary
Itinerary from your airline or travel agency indicating the following
- Applicants Name
- Dates of travel (to and from country)

It is recommended that you do not purchase or confirm any tickets until the visa has been issued. 
7. Proof of Medical Insurance
Copy of current Medical Insurance  Policy showing details of coverage


8.Financial Guarantee
Proof of sufficient funds,
such as a copy of your most recent bank statement.
9. Visa Work Order
The work order is our internal form that includes your basic info as well as your travel and shipping 
specifications

Download Form here:
2019_sc_passport_work_order.pdf
File Size: 273 kb
File Type: pdf
Download File

10. Non-US Citizen
Please submit a  clear copy of your green card or US Visa and copy of I-94
- B1/B2 US Tourist Visa is not a valid option
- You may print the electronic version of your I-94 by following this
link:
https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/
NEXT STEPS........
1. Gather your passport,
documents, and send them to us via UPS, DHL, or FEDEX.
  (We recommend a
courier that allows you to track the package).

2.
Once we receive your package, we will verify the documents and submit
them to the appropriate Consulate.
  (Should we need any additional
clarification or documents, you can be sure that we will contact you). 

FEES

Processing Time

7-8 business days
***Certain nationalities may take from several weeks for visa to be
approved

Period of Stay

Single-30 days

Visa Validity

up to 3 months

SC Fee

$95.00

Embassy Fee

$80.00


OFFICIAL AND DIPLOMATIC

Official Visa not required.
-
 Passport must have one blank visa page and be valid 6 months beyond stay.
- Amendment pages in
the back of the passport are not suitable for visas
 
  • RENEW PASSPORT
  • ADD PAGES

FEES

Processing Time

N/A

Period of Stay

N/A

Validity

N/A

SC Fee

N/A

Embassy Fee

N/A

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Citizens of the following countries  are not required to have a visa to visit South Africa for Tourism or Business purposes for up to  90 days: African Union                           
 laissez-passer, Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Botswana, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, Finland, France, Germany,  Greece, Iceland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan,  Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Paraguay, Portugal, San Marino,  Singapore, Spain, St. Vincent and the Grenadines,Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom of Great Britain, Northern Ireland, British Islands, Bailiwick of Guernsey and Jersey, Isle of Man and Virgin Islands,Republic of Ireland, British Overseas Territories who are in possession of British passports namely: Anguilla, Bermuda, British Antarctic Territory, British Indian Ocean Territory, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Falkland Islands, Gibraltar, Montserrat,St. Helena and Dependencies (Ascension Island, Gough Island and Tristan da Cunha), Pitcairn, Henderson, Ducie and Oeno Islands, the Sovereign Base Areas on Cyprus South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands and the Turks and Caicos Island, Uruguay, Venezuela, United States of America.

As a general rule, each Consulate has the right to request more documents or request an in-person interview.  The validity of the visa is the sole discretion of the Consulate. Due to unexpected backlogs the Consulate may increase their processing time without notice. Certain nationalities or passport holders may result in additional processing time, this is determined by the Consulate. SC-Passport and Visa  is not responsible for delays resulting in Consulate matters.   

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  • Home
  • About Us
    • Mission Statement
    • Corporate Responsibility
    • SC Blog
  • Passports
    • First Time Passport- Adult (16 yrs and older)
    • First Time Passport-Minor (under 16 yrs of age)
    • Passport Renewal- Adult
    • Adding Pages- Passport
    • Name Change/Amendment- Passport
    • Lost/Stolen- Passport
    • 2nd Valid- Passport
    • Damage/Mutilated-Passport
    • Official/Diplomatic Passport
  • Visas
  • Legalizations
  • Contact Us