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Visitors' Visa

Visitors' visa

The South African Visitors' visa allows travellers to enter and travel through South Africa for up to 90 days for several purposes; including some types of work. If you wish to enter South Africa for more than 90 days you should apply for a different visa type. Please see our South Africa Immigration page for more details.

Purpose of visit

South African Visitors' visas may be granted for the following purposes:

  • Tourism
  • Visiting family and friends
  • Visiting family on South African work or study visas
  • Study that lasts less than 90 days
  • Business purposes that last less than 90 days
  • Charity and voluntary work
  • Academic research
  • Attending conferences
  • Working in the entertainment industry producing a film or performance
  • Working at a sports event
  • Receiving vital or life-saving medical treatment 


Length of stay

South African Visitors' visa can be issued for a maximum of 90 days.


Eligibility requirements

  • A completed copy of South African visa application form BI-84 
  • Two separate passport photographs
  • A passport that is valid for at least 30 days after the expected end date of the visa
  • A written statement or other documents confirming the purpose and expected duration of their visit
  • A vaccination certificate if the applicant is planning to travel from or through a Yellow Fever risk area
  • A return/onwards travel ticket, or proof that one has been reserved
  • If the applicant will be attending an event:
  • A letter from the event's organisers confirming the applicant's involvement, AND;
  • Confirming whether and how much the applicant will be paid for their involvement
  • If the applicant is including dependent children on their visa:
  • A full birth certificate for each child, AND;
  • Proof of legal custody, OR;
  • A letter of consent from the child's legal guardians
  • Proof of maintenance funds for the trip, such as bank statements or travellers' checks 

Further Information, help, and advice


Workpermit.com has over twenty years of experience helping people immigrate to countries all over the World. Whether you wish to visit, work, or study in South Africa our specialist team of immigration experts can help you with one to one advice, information, and representation when applying for your South Africa visa or work permit. 

For more information and advice on South African immigration law and South African visa applications please contact us on 0344 991 9222 or at london@workpermit.com

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