SOUTH AFRICA
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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
-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
TOURIST Non-US Citizen
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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 |
2. Photographs
Two recent passport type photos, in color, on photo paper, front view and with a white background - Size 2x2 
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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:
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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. | ||||
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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:
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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 Time7-8 business days
***Certain nationalities may take from several weeks for visa to be approved |
Period of StaySingle- 30 days
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Validityup to 3 months
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SC Fee$95.00
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Embassy Fee$80.00
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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
-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
BUSINESS Non-US Citizens
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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 |
2. Photographs
Two recent passport type photos, in color, on photo paper, front view and with a white background - Size 2x2
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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:
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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:
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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.
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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:
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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 Time7-8 business days
***Certain nationalities may take from several weeks for visa to be approved |
Period of StaySingle-30 days
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Visa Validityup to 3 months
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SC Fee$95.00
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Embassy Fee$80.00
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OFFICIAL AND DIPLOMATIC
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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
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FEES
Processing TimeN/A
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Period of StayN/A
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ValidityN/A
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SC FeeN/A
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Embassy FeeN/A
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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.
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.