SOUTH AFRICA VISA CHECKLSIT

Holiday 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)(Along with Old Passport i.e. Previous Passport is Mandatory- Applicable in Mumbai,Pune,Ahmedabad,Goa and Bangalore only)
2. Fully completed visa application form-11 (DHA-84) – must be completed in black ink and block letters.
3. Application form-11 (DHA-84) must be signed by the applicant and signature should match the signature on the passport.
4. Proof of funds (Last 03 month’s bank statement signed and stamped by the bank with a balance of South African Currency R 3000 or equivalent in INR for Delhi and Mumbai) (Required original Indian bank statement on bank letterhead with stamp and signature and No passbook, No e-statements, No Net banking copies will be accepted.)

5. Proof of hotel booking, (verifiable) stating the name, passport number of applicant(s) 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: (Applicable in Mumbai,Pune,Ahmedabad,Goa and Bangalore only)

1. 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.
2. Copy of tours itinerary signed by South Africa host tour handling company.
3. NOC for leave from employer/ school/ university clearly mentioning 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.
4. A day-to-day itinerary/travel plan covering your stay in South Africa.

5. Vaccination certificate, (yellow fever) If applicant will travel through or stay in yellow fever belt. For the latest Yellow Fever Policy 

6. valid flight ticket OR proof of reservation.
7. Two recent (not older than 30 days/1 month) passport size, ( 35mm x 45mm of the picture) photographs
8. Marriage certificate, where applicable (For verification purpose applicant needs to carry the Original Marriage Certificate at the time of submission at VFS centre)
9. Copies of passport bio-data pages (photo page and address/parents page (INDIAN PASSPORTS)
10. 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)

11. For Minor Dependent Children Applicant:- 

    Parental Consent Affidavit

Notes:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. If unabridged birth certificate is in local language than English translation affidavit must be produce along with local language unabridged birth certificate.

Family Visit

1. Passport, (valid for at least 30 days after the intended stay/departure date from South Africa; at least Two unused/blank visa pages)
2. Fully completed visa application form-11 (DHA-84) – must be completed in black ink and block letters.
3. Application form-11 (DHA-84) must be signed by the applicant and signature should match the signature on the passport.
4. Proof of funds (Last 03 month’s bank statement signed and stamped by the bank with a balance of South African Currency R 3000 or equivalent in INR for Delhi and Mumbai) Required original Indian bank statement on bank letterhead with stamp and signature and No e-statements, No Net banking copies will be accepted.
5. Letter of invitation from the South African hosts 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; and Host ID copy and Invitation Letter attested by commissioner of OATHS or South African Police (South Africa)
6. Residence Proof of host from South Africa(attested)
7. certified copy of the host’s ID or copy of residential status, (permanent residence permit or work permit)
8. NOC letter for leave from Employer/ School/ University stating the name, passport number of applicant(s) and duration of visit. Letter must have the physical address, as well as contact details of authorised signature’s name, designation and signature;

9. Vaccination certificate, (yellow fever) If applicant will travel through or stay in yellow fever belt. For the latest Yellow Fever Policy

10. Valid flight ticket OR proof of reservation.
11. Two recent (not older than 30 days/1 month) passport size, ( 35mm x 45mm of the picture)photographs
12. marriage certificate, where applicable (For verification purpose applicant needs to carry the Original Marriage Certificate at the time of submission at VFS centre)
13. Copies of passport bio-data pages (photo page and address/parents page (INDIAN PASSPORTS)
14. 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 authorised signature’s name; designation and signature (should clearly mention who will bear the expenses of the trip)

15. For Minor Dependent Children Applicant:- 

    Parental Consent Affidavit: 

Notes:

1. 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.
2. Minors who apply for a South African visa at VFS Global service-point shall be required to submit the attested copy of Parental Consent Affidavit less than 3 months old as part of the application. Originals should be kept for their records while travelling to South Africa.
3. If unabridged birth certificate is in local language than English translation affidavit must be produce along with local language unabridged birth certificate.

Please note:- Incase applicant applying for multiple entry visa for holiday purpose needs to submit the motivation letter along with the other supporting documents, without motivation letter application will not be accepted at VFS Global.