Passport

• Valid for at least 6 months beyond your intended date of departure from South Africa.

• Must contain at least 2 blank visa pages.

• No alterations or handwritten amendments on the data pages.

Photograph

• Two recent color passport-sized photographs (35 mm wide x 45 mm high, without border), taken within the last 3 months.

• The applicant’s full face must be clearly visible, without headgear, and against a plain white background.

Bank Statement

• The applicant must provide a bank statement for the last 6 months, with a minimum balance of Rs. 75,000 or above, signed and attested by a bank official.

• If self-employed, the company's 6-month bank statement is also required.

• All bank statements must be dated within the last week.

Flight Ticket

• Confirmed round-trip flight tickets to South Africa are required.

• We recommend booking refundable tickets in case your visa is rejected.

Accommodation

• A confirmed hotel voucher is required.

• We suggest booking refundable accommodation in case your visa is rejected.

• If staying with a relative or friend, provide their local address in South Africa, a copy of their ID proof, and an invitation letter from them.

Invitation

• If on invitation, provide the invitee’s ID proof, a copy of their residence card, and an invitation letter, which must be attested by South African Police.

Cover Letter

• A covering letter from the applicant on A4-sized paper (if employed) or on business letterhead (if self-employed).

NOC (No Objection Certificate)

• NOC from the employer (if employed), along with a copy of the ID card/business card.

• Salary slips for the last 3 months and a copy of the employment ID card.

GST Copy

• If self-employed, the applicant must provide a copy of the GST registration.

Travel Insurance

• Travel insurance is mandatory with coverage of at least 50,000 USD per person.

• The insurance must cover all expenses, including repatriation for medical reasons, urgent medical attention, or emergency treatment in a hospital.

• The insurance should cover the entire stay in South Africa.

Itinerary

• A day-by-day itinerary detailing your travel plans on plain A4 paper, or if booked through a travel agent, it should be on their letterhead.