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A valid passport in respect of the applicant.
Two (2) passport photos
Yellow fever certificate if the applicant will be traveling, intends to travel or traveled from or through the yellow fever endemic area.
In respect of minor dependent children accompanying the applicant or joining the applicant in the Republic, proof of such guardianship or custody will be needed. In the case of unaccompanied minor, consent from the guardian.
- Letter from the host company detailing the purpose of the visit and its duration.
- Letter from the sending company abroad confirming the visit, duration of the visit and also whether the company will be responsible for the applicant’s livelihood while in South Africa.
- Flight itinerary.
Processing Time: 5 days
Processing Fee:
- Visa fee of US $72.00 / Canadian $ 79.00 (Please see below).
- Mailing fee of US $16.00 / Canadian (Please see below).
Payment must be in the form of cash or money order.
In the United States
- If you are applying in our Los Angeles, Chicago or New York office, please make the check payable to the South African Consulate General
- If you are applying in our Washington office, please make the check payable to the South African Embassy.
Processing Fee: US $72.00
US Mailing Fee: US $16.00Canada
- If you are applying in our Canadian office, please make the check payable to the South African High Commission.
Processing Fee: Canadian $79.00
Canadian Mailing Fee: Please call the South African High Commission in Canada at (613) 744-0330.
Last Revised: Tuesday, October 09, 2007