A holiday to South Africa fills you with unlimited memories. How about planning a holiday this year? Apply for your South Africa visa at just Rs 4,899. Follow our simple application process and get your visa in 7-10 working days.

90 days Tourist Visa

Rs 4,899*

Single entry
Consulate fees
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All taxes

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Note: We do not provide a South Africa work visa.

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Documents for South Africa Visa application

Original passport and old passports, if any
The passport should be valid for at least 6 months from the date of return in India, with a minimum of two consecutive blank pages
Copy of the first and the last page of your passport
Confirmed return air tickets
The visa application form filled with a Black pen in block letters and duly signed
2 recent passport-size colour photographs taken against a white background with matte-finish without specs and sunglasses (size 35 mm x 45 mm, 80% face close up and ears must be visible)
Covering letter mentioning the details of travel, details of the traveller, passport details, accompanying details, the purpose of visit, and duration of stay with contact number and expense ownership details. The letter should be duly signed by the authorized signatory with the name, address, and designation of the authorized signatory on it
Note: The address reflected on the cover letter should match the address of the submission jurisdiction
Original Indian bank statements reflecting transactions of the last 3 months with a minimum balance of Rs 20,000 per traveller, duly attested and signed by a bank official on bank letterhead
Original bank certificate
Detailed day-to-day itinerary
Confirmation of hotel booking mentioning the details of travel, details of the traveller, contact details of the hotel with authorized signature’s name, designation and signature
Vaccination certificate, (yellow fever) If an applicant will travel through or stay in the yellow fever belt
Income Tax Returns of the last 3 years
Notarised copy of marriage certificate, if the applicant’s passport is on the maiden name with an original marriage certificate for cross verification
If child travelling with either parent: Non-travelling parent’s NOC along with signature proof.
Note: Parents need to carry the original birth certificate while travelling to South Africa. Also, parents need to send their original birth certificate for visa submission
2 Government issued address proof

Additional documents

If the applicant is employed

Salary Slips for the last 3 months
Original NOC leave letter on the company letterhead from the employer duly signed by authorized signatory with authorized person's name, designation, contact details, email address and company stamp (With employee passport number, designation, name, start date and end date on it)

If the applicant is a company owner or self-employed

Certificate of registration of the company / Certificate of Incorporation (MOA / Proof of Proprietorship / Partnership etc)
Covering letter on the company letterhead with complete details, stamp and signature

If the applicant is Invited:

Invitation letter from the South African hosts mentioning the details of travel, details of the traveller, passport details, accompanying details, the purpose of visit, and duration of stay (Two-way travel period should be 90 days or less). The letter should be duly signed by the host's / authorized signatory with the name, address, and designation of the authorized signatory on it
Invitation letter attested by the commissioner of OATHS or South African Police with a valid period of 90 days
Passport & South African visa copy of the Invitee
Address proof of host from South Africa (Permanent residence permit or work permit) attested by the commissioner of OATHS or South African Police with a valid period of 90 days

If the applicant is a Student:

Original NOC letter from school / college letterhead duly signed by authorized signatory with authorized person name, designation, contact details, email address and stamp (With Student's passport number, name, start date and end date on it)
School / College calendar copy (Either travelling on vacation or without vacation)
School / College ID card copy with Bonafide Certificate

Note:

Download the South Africa visa application form
There should be a gap of 10 working days between the submission date and the travel date
Visa will be processed within 7 - 10 working days post document submission
If the applicant's place of collection and dropping off documents is within Mumbai, an additional courier fee of Rs 700 will be applicable. If the applicant's place for dropping off documents is other than Mumbai, an additional courier fee of Rs 800 will be applicable on South Africa tourist visa fees.

Why to choose Musafir for South Africa Visa

Musafir.com has been a part of more than one million travel dreams. Our personalised services make your travel experience simple and hassle-free. Here's a quick walk-through of the visa application process.

Diplomatic Representation

Consulate Contact Details
South African High Commission - New Delhi
B-18, Vasant Marg,
Vasant Vihar
110057
New Delhi
India
Phone: +91-112-614-9411-19
Email: BalatsengD@dirco.gov.za

Consulate-General of South Africa - Mumbai
Gandhi Mansion
20 Altamount Road
400 026
P O Box 6504
Mumbai
India
Phone: +91-22-2351-3725/26
Email: sacgmumbai@saconsulate.in

To know more, call our Travel Experts on 022 4164 2214 or email us at easyvisa@in.musafir.com

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Author - Sushant Mahajan

Last Updated :03-Jul-2025

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