• Original Passport with at least 6 months validity and minimum 3 blank pages + all old passports if any;
• Visa Application form;
• 2 recent colour photographs (Photo Specification);
• Personal Covering letter (For Employed – Plain paper/ For Self-Employed – Company Letterhead);
• Original updated Bank statement of last 6 months. (with a balance of at least South African Currency R 3000 or equivalent in INR for Delhi and Mumbai);
• Confirmed return flight tickets;
• Hotel reservation;
• Day wise itinerary / travel plan covering your stay in South Africa;
• Vaccination certificate; (yellow fever) if applicant will travel through or stay in yellow fever belt.

Kindly note: The Govt is very strict on the photograph requirement; please ensure that your photos are as per the specifications.

1. If Employed:

• Original Leave sanctioned certificate with company seal and signature;
• Last 3 months salary slip.

2. If Self Employed:

• Business Registration License / MOA / Partnership deed;
• Company’s updated bank statement of last 6 months;
• Company’s IT returns for last 3 years.

3. If Retired: Proof of retirement like pension book, statement etc.

4. If Student

• School / College / Institute ID Card;
• Bonafide certificate.

5. If Minor

• Birth Certificate;
• No Objection Certificate from the parents / non-accompanying parent on Rs 100/- stamp paper;
• ID proof of parent like passport or PAN card.

6. If Visiting friend or relative

• Invitation letter;
• Inviter’s ID proof like Passport or Resident Permit;
• Address proof like any Electricity bill, any Utility bill etc.

7. If Sponsored

• Sponsorship letter;
• Sponsor’s national ID proof like Passport, PAN card or Resident permit;
• Updated bank statement of last 6 months;
• Income tax returns of last 3 years.

8. For Business Visa

• Invitation letter from host Company stating purpose of trip, business details etc;
• Covering letter from Indian company on company letterhead.

Consulate General of Republic of South Africa
9th, Urmi Estate, 95, Ganapatrao Kadam Marg,
Nagin Nagar Chawl, Dhuru Wadi, Lower Parel, West,
Mumbai, Maharashtra 400013
Phone – 022 2351 3725

For More Details Click Here..