South Africa · Tourist

South Africa visitor visa

For tourism and family visits. Many SADC passport holders do not need one; others apply through a visa centre.

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What you need

Passport photo page Upload

Passport valid for at least six months after your return date, with two blank pages.
Passport-style photo Upload

Recent colour photo on a white background, no glasses, face fully visible.
Return flight booking Upload

A reservation is enough — we can provide one when you book your flight with us.
Hotel booking or invitation letter Upload

Where you will stay for the whole trip.
Bank statements (last 3–6 months) Upload

Stamped by the bank, showing enough funds for the trip.
Yellow fever certificate Upload

Required if you travel from or through a yellow-fever country.

1
Apply online with your passport details and travel dates. You get a reference straight away.
2
Pay the government fee and our service fee — by card, bank transfer or mobile money.
3
Upload your documents. A visa officer checks every page and tells you within one working day if anything is missing.
4
We submit your application and track it. You get an update by SMS, WhatsApp and email at each step.
5
Your visa arrives by email (e-visas) or your passport comes back to you. We remind you of the conditions before you fly.

How long does the South Africa visitor visa take?

Usually 10 to 20 working days once your application is complete. Apply at least three weeks before you travel.

How much does the South Africa visitor visa cost?

The government fee is TZS 63,750 and our service fee is TZS 114,750, so TZS 178,500 in all. You pay nothing else to us.

Requirements and fees are a guide and can change without notice. We confirm the current rules for your passport before you pay.