South Africa Visa Requirements at Delhi Consulate

Company Cover letter

Reference/introduction 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 and authorized signature's name, designation and signature.

Invitation Letter

Letter of invitation from the South African organizers/hosts/companies addressed to South African High Commission, B18 Vasant Marg, Vasant Vihar, New Delhi 110057 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).

Yellow Fever Certificate

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

Invitation Letter

With inviter proper address and contact details.

Inviter ID proof

(Visa/Permit/ID proof).

Marriage Certificate

Birth Certificate if child is travelling.

Radiology Report.

Police clearance certificate

From Passport office

Consent letter of child as per format.

Yellow Fever Certificate

Original Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate (for those travellers that have visited a yellow fever belt country during the last 12 months).

Medical Certificate

As per Embassy Update Dated 18-June-2015: All travelers that have visited a yellow fever belt country during the last 12 months e.g.

(Angola, Argentina, Benin, Bolivia, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Colombia, Guinea-Bissau, Congo, Ivory Coast, DR of Congo, Ecuador, Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, French Guyana, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Kenya, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Panama, Parague, Peru, Rwanda, Sao Toma and Pricipe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sudan, Suriname, Togo, Trinidad and Tobago, Uganda, United Republic of Tanzania, Venezuela, Zambia).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.

Original Refund receipt

Original ticket jacket (with ticket details) and Boarding pass

Applicant Bank details like(Name of Bank, Branch, Complete Address, IFCS Code, Account Number)

Yellow Fever Certificate

Original Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate (for those travellers that have visited a yellow fever belt country during the last 12 months).

As per Embassy Update Dated 18-June-2015: All travelers that have visited a yellow fever belt country during the last 12 months e.g.

(Angola, Argentina, Benin, Bolivia, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Colombia, Guinea-Bissau, Congo, Ivory Coast, DR of Congo, Ecuador, Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, French Guyana, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Kenya, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Panama, Parague, Peru, Rwanda, Sao Toma and Pricipe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sudan, Suriname, Togo, Trinidad and Tobago, Uganda, United Republic of Tanzania, Venezuela, Zambia).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.

Bank Statement

Last 03 month`s bank statement signed and stamped on each and every page by the bank with a balance of INR 60,000 for Delhi which is equivalent to foreign exchange worth USD 1000 and minimum INR 20,000 for Mumbai which is equivalent to South African Currency R 3000.

If going for a Film project then

Recommendation from respective film commission in South Africa i.e Cape Town Film Commission, Durban Film Office or Gauteng Film Commission stating the name, passport number of applicant(s) as well as purpose and duration of visit. Reference/introduction letter From Indian employer/production company stating the name, passport number of applicant(s) as well as purpose and duration of visit. Visa category in this letter should be mentioned as Section 11(2). Letter must have the physical address, as well as contact details of authorised signature`s name, designation and signature; Highest degree copy

As per Embassy Update Dated 18-June-2015: All travelers that have visited a yellow fever belt country during the last 12 months e.g.

(Angola, Argentina, Benin, Bolivia, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Colombia, Guinea-Bissau, Congo, Ivory Coast, DR of Congo, Ecuador, Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, French Guyana, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Kenya, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Panama, Parague, Peru, Rwanda, Sao Toma and Pricipe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sudan, Suriname, Togo, Trinidad and Tobago, Uganda, United Republic of Tanzania, Venezuela, Zambia).must attach a their yellow fever certificate along with visa

If minor child is travelling.

Marriage Certificate copy

If spouse name is not endorsed, honeymoon couple marriage card or marriage photograph.

Parent Consent Letter One parent is in South Africa. Invitation

If somebody is inviting passenger from South Africa and Sponsoring the trip then sponsor`s bank statement, sponsor`s visa, permit , id copy is required.

Original NOC and 3 Months Salary Slips from Employer ( If Working)

As per Embassy Update Dated 18-June-2015:

All travelers that have visited a yellow fever belt country during the last 12 months

As like:

(Angola, Argentina, Benin, Bolivia, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Colombia, Guinea-Bissau, Congo, Ivory Coast, DR of Congo, Ecuador, Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, French Guyana, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Kenya, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Rwanda, Sao Toma and Pricipe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sudan, Suriname, Togo, Trinidad and Tobago, Uganda, United Republic of Tanzania, Venezuela, Zambia).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.

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.

Company Cover Letter

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.

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).

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.

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.

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

Yellow Fever Certificate

Original Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate (for those travellers that have visited a yellow fever belt country during the last 12 months).

NOTE:

For Intra-company transfer, two undertaking forms (one on Indian Company Letterhead and other from on South African Company Letter Head) need to be submitted in addition to the above documents. For sample formats for both these undertaking forms, please visit forms section of our website.

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.

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.