Original Valid passport with at least 6 month validity from the date of travel.
1 Visa Application Form - DH 1738 .
3 Recent colored Photograph (Fresh ones i.e. NOT used earlier for any visa) 35 X 45 MM 70 -80 % Face focus, white background.
Covering letter addressed to The Visa Officer, South African High Commission from the Applicant on Company letterhead stating his name, designation, purpose and duration of stay.
Covering letter addressed to The Visa Officer, South African High Commission from the Applicant on plain paper - Duly typed
signed stating his name, designation, purpose and duration of stay Marriage certificate or in the case of a foreign spousal relationship, proof of official recognition thereof issued by the authorities of the country concerned if available.
Birth certificate for child below 18 years.
The affidavit where a spousal relationship to a South African citizen or resident is applicable, as well as documentation proving cohabitation and the extent to which the related financial responsibilities are shared by the parties and setting out the particulars of children in the spousal relationship.
Divorce decree, where applicable.
Court order granting full or specific parental responsibilities and rights, where applicable.
Death certificate , in respect of late spouse, where applicable.
Written consent from both parents and court order granting full parental responsibilities and rights parent, where applicable.
Police clearance certificates in respect of applicants 18 years and older, in respect of all countries where person resided one year or longer since having attained the age of 18 (PCC from Regional Passport Office).
A written undertaking by the employer to ensure that the passport of his or her employee is valid at all times for the duration of his or her employment.
A certificate by the Department of Labour confirming that - (1)despite diligent search, the prospective employer has been unable to find a suitable citizen or permanent resident with qualifications or skills and experience equivalent to those of the applicant, (2)The applicant has qualifications or proven skills and experience in line with the job offer, (3)The salary and benefits of the applicant are not inferior to the average salary and benefits of citizens or employees occupying similar positions in the Republic, (4)A contract of employment stipulating the conditions of employment and signed by both the employer and the applicant in line with the Labour standards in the Republic and is made conditional upon the general work visa being approved, (5)Proof of qualifications evaluated by SAQA and translated by a sworn translator into one of the official languages of the Republic, (6)Full particulars of the employer, including, where applicable, proof of registration of the business with the Commission on Intellectual Property and Companies (CIPC).
An undertaking by the employer to inform the Director-General should the applicant not comply with the provisions of the Act, or conditions of the visa.
An undertaking by the employer to inform the Director-General upon the employee no longer being in the employ of such employer or when he or she is employed in a different capacity or role.
Confirmed one way air Ticket (or ticket with Live PNR) Original Bank statement (personal) last 3 months with bank seal and signature and till date
Employment Contract stating the terms and conditions of Employment duly signed by both the Employer and Employee.
ID Proof of the Employee (Authorized Signatory).
Offer of Employment.
Registration Proof and Company Profile of the Counterpart South African Company.
Clarification letter from the counterpart .
Visa Application Form to be filled in BLOCK LETTERS and use BLACK INK only.
ORIGINAL Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate (for those travelers that have visited a yellow fever belt country during the last 12 months).
Personal Cover letter mentioning Applicant`s email id, contact number and current residence address.\
Medical Requirement
As per Embassy Update Dated 18-June-2015: All travelers that have visited a yellow fever belt country during the last 12 months must attach a their yellow fever certificate along with visa application, it is also advisable for them to take it along when they travel in order to produce it at the Port of Entry if so requested by Department of Health. OTHER THAN THIS FOLLOWING DOCS ARE REQUIRED:
Radiological Report
Medical Report
Physical Fittness Test Report.
Photo Specification :
Size of visa photo: 45mm x 35mm.
Photo Color: Must be in color.
Head size and position: Entire face, centered.
Background: White Background.
Smile: Neutral.
Eyes: Open.
Glasses: You can use your daily reading glasses, no sunglasses.
Headgear: No.
Special Instruction :
Note: - Further, any change in fees, additional document or personal presence of the applicant might be required which is on the discretion of the embassy.
Processing Time :
02 to 03 Months
Visa Validity :
Visa Fees :
Rs 7892/- Payable in cash South African High CommissionVFS Charges Rs. 3085/- applicable
