Visa Centre
Visa required · For Indian Passport Holders
South Africa visa for Indians
Visa type
Visa required
Fee (approx)
Free
Processing
10-20 days
Max stay
30 days
Validity
30 days
Apply at VFS Global. No visa fee for tourist visa. Biometrics required. Yellow fever certificate required if transiting through yellow fever zone.
Document checklist
13 documents across 4 categories.
Mandatory Documents
- Valid Indian passport (min 30 days validity beyond return date, 2 blank pages)
- Completed South Africa visa application form
- Recent passport-size photographs (2 copies, 35x45mm)
- Biometric enrolment at VFS centre
- Return flight tickets
- Hotel booking confirmation
- Travel insurance
Financial Documents
- Bank statement (last 3 months)
Employment / Business
- Employment letter and leave approval
- Yellow fever vaccination certificate (if transiting through yellow fever zone)
Recommended
- Printed visa stamp
- South African Rand (ZAR)
- International driving permit
Official source: www.vfsglobal.com/southafrica/india
Disclaimer: Visa rules for South Africa change frequently. This checklist is a general guide for Indian passport holders and is not legal or immigration advice. Always verify current requirements with the official embassy or consulate before applying.
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