South Africa Visa required Documents for Indians Tourist / Friend/Family Visa:-

1. Passport, (valid for at least 30 days after the intended stay/departure date from South Africa; at least Two unused/blank visa pages). Old Passport if any
2. Two recent (not older than 30 days/1 month) passport size, (35mm x 45mm of the picture) photographs.
3. Original covering letter signed by the applicant stating the name, passport number of applicant(s) and duration of visit. Letter must have the physical address, as well as contact details of authorized signature’s name, designation and signature (should clearly mention who will bear the expenses of the trip)
4. A day-to-day itinerary/travel plan covering your stay in South Africa.
5. Valid flight ticket OR proof of reservation.
6. Proof of hotel booking, (verifiable) stating the name and duration of visit, physical address, as well as contact details of the hotel as well as authorized signature’s name, designation and signature;Note for Group Submission: Letter from South Africa with Name and details of the South Africa tour guide handling company partnering with (name) travel agency in South Africa, listing tourists and signed.Copy of tours itinerary signed by South Africa host tour handling company.
7. Personal Bank statements for last 3 month’s. Required original Indian bank statement on bank letterhead with stamp and signature and no Passbook, e-statements, Net banking copies will not be accepted
8. Vaccination certificate, (yellow fever) If applicant will travel through or stay in yellow fever belt. For the latest Yellow Fever Policy please click here
9. If Self Employed: Company registration proof/ Shop Act/ Partnership deed/MOA.
10. If Employed: Salary slips for last 3-months + Leave approval letter + Salary account statements for last 3 months showing salary credited.
11. If Freelancer: Contract copy / Invoices / Visiting Card.
12. If Agriculturist: 7/12 translated in English
13. If Student: School/College ID Card / Bonafide Letter + Leave approval
14. If Retired: Retirement proof / Pension Order/Pension Slips.
15. Marriage certificate with Notary, where applicable.
16. For Minors aged 18 and below:

• Birth Certificate with Notary
• Parental Consent Affidavit:
• Documents such as Parental Consent Affidavit form for which the link is below, passport copy of parents as well as child + Unabridged Birth Certificate of child must be carried for Parental Consent Affidavit procedure. In case of death of either parents death certificate has to be produced. In case of death of both parents the procedure has to be carried out by legal guardian at Mumbai Consulate and death certificates mandatory of both parents to be produced. In case of divorce the legal divorce documents has to be produced.
• Affidavit less than 3 months old as part of the application. Originals should be kept for their records while travelling Minors who apply for a South African visa at VFS service-point shall be required to submit the attested copy of Parental Consent to South Africa.
• If unabridged birth certificate is in local language than English translation affidavit must be produce along with local language unabridged birth certificate.

Documents from South Africa if invited by Family / Friend:

1. Letter of invitation from the South African hosts stating the name, passport number of applicant as well as purpose and duration of visit (two-way travel date with should be 90 days or less). Letter must have the physical address, as well as contact details of the host and host’s/authorized signature’s name, designation and signature; and Invitation letter attested by commissioner of OATHS or South African Police with valid date: dates valid for 90 days.
2. Residence Proof of host from South Africa (permanent residence permit or work permit) attested by commissioner of OATHS or South African Police with valid date: dates valid for 90 days.

South Africa Business

1. Passport, (valid for at least 30 days after the intended stay/departure date from South Africa; at least Two unused/blank visa pages). Old Passport if any
2. Two recent (not older than 30 days/1 month) passport size, (35mm x 45mm of the picture) photographs.
3. Covering letter from Indian employer stating the name, passport number of applicant as well as purpose and duration of visit. Letter must have the physical address, as well as contact details of applicant & authorized signature’s name, designation and signature.
4. Letter of invitation from the South African organizers/hosts/companies stating the name, passport number of applicant as well as purpose and duration of visit. Letter must have the physical address, as well as contact details of the host and host’s/authorized signature’s name, designation and signature (Host ID copy attested by commissioner of OATHS needs to be submitted if required by SAHC). Note: The person who signs the invitation letter i.e. HR or Company Executive needs to provide a Valid attested Photo ID (latest 3months) copy by Commissioner of oaths.
5. Whichever Company is Sponsoring Indian / South Africa need to provide that company bank statements for last 3 months with bank seal & sign.
6. Valid flight ticket OR proof of reservation
7. Accommodation proof in South Africa.
8. If Self Employed: Company registration proof/ Shop Act/ Partnership deed/MOA.
9. If Employed: Salary slips for last 3-months + Salary account statements for last 3 months showing salary credited.( Required original Indian bank statement on bank letterhead with stamp and signature and no Passbook, e-statements, Net banking copies will be accepted)
10. If Freelancer: Contract copy / Invoices / Visiting Card.

Applicant Bank statements for last 3 months. Required original Indian bank statement on bank letterhead with stamp and signature and no Passbook, No e-statements, Net banking copies will not be accepted