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REQUIREMENTS FOR U.S. CITIZENS TO OBTAIN VISA TO ENTER SOUTH
AFRICA
U.S.
citizens do not need a visa for tourist or business travel staying up to 90 days in
this country. A valid U.S.
Passport is required.
A
visa is required for Religious Mission travel.
Any
other U.S. citizen who wishes to travel to the Republic of South
Africa for any purpose other than tourism or business negotiations
(e.g. work, study, religious activity, adoption, immigration, or stays longer than
stipulated in the entry requirements) should contact directly,
the embassy or nearest consulate.
Embassy
Address
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REQUIREMENTS
TO OBTAIN VISA TO ENTER SOUTH AFRICA
(Non U.S. Citizens - Most Nationalities)
Tourist
Visa
- Submit
your
valid Passport (must have at least 6 months validity remaining and containing two blank visa pages)
- 1 Visa
Application Form BI-84, completed
and signed
- Two Passport
photographs.
- Copy
of U.S. Alien Registration (GREEN) Card -OR- proof of legal
residence in the U.S.A. with valid U.S. visa, if returning
to the United States.
- Copy
of current Medical Insurance Policy showing details of coverage
- Copy of most recent bank statement
- Copy of hotel confirmation(s) for the duration of intended stay
- Yellow Fever certificate if arriving from, or traveling to, or through, the yellow fever endemic area
- Completed
Cover Page and Credit Card Authorization forms (print from browser)
- Copy of travel agency/airline itinerary -OR- air tickets showing round trip transportation
- TDS Washington office can assist with South African visas only for residents of the states of: Alabama, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Lousiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Texas, Virginia, Puerto Rico, USVI. (Other Consulates)
Business
Visa
- Submit
your
valid
Passport (must have at least 6 months validity remaining and contain two blank visa pages)
- 1 Visa
Application Form BI-84, completed
and signed
- Two Passport
photographs.
- Copy
of U.S. Alien Registration (GREEN) Card -OR- proof of legal
residence in the U.S.A. with valid U.S. visa, if returning
to the United States.
- Copy of most recent bank statement
- Copy
of travel agency/airline itinerary -OR- air tickets showing round trip transportation
- Copy of hotel confirmations(s) for the duration of the intended stay.
- Copy
of current Medical Insurance Policy showing details of coverage
- Yellow Fever certificate if arriving from, or traveling to, or through, the yellow fever endemic area
- Completed
Cover Page and Credit Card Authorization forms (print from browser)
- A business
letter of responsibility of required, to be typewritten on
your company or organization's letterhead and addressed to:
Embassy of Republic of South Africa, Visa
Section, Washington D.C.
The
letter should explain all of the following:
- The
letter should explain the purpose of the trip, the nature
of the duties to be performed, name and address of company
to be visited in South Africa, and guaranteeing financial
support and return transportation.
- Invitation
from the company or organization in South Africa may be required,
at the discretion of the Consulate.
- TDS Washington office can assist with South African visas only for residents of the states of: Alabama, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Lousiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Texas, Virginia, Puerto Rico, USVI (Other Consulates)
Processing
Instructions
- Please
send the complete requirements as detailed above to:
TRAVEL
DOCUMENT SYSTEMS, INC.
925 15TH STREET N.W. SUITE 300
WASHINGTON D.C. 20005
Fees
- TDS
Service Fee:
- $50.00
Per Visa
-
Consular
Fee:
-
$72.00
Per Visa
-
Include
credit card authorization, a check or money order payable
to "Travel Document Systems,
Inc." for TDS Handling Fee, Consular Fee, and return
Shipping Fee.
Return Postage
Continental USA Only -
$23.00 FedEx (Next Business Day - up to 3 passports)
$26.00 FedEx (Next Business Day - 4 or more passports)
$39.00 FedEx (Saturday Delivery)
Alaska, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, USVI -
$39.00 FedEx Next Day Letter (No Saturday Delivery)
Visa
Notes
- The
South Africa visa is usually valid for a single entry within
3 months
from date of issue provided the passport remains valid. The
length of stay is determined at the airport on arrival.
- A notarized
consent letter
from both parents is necessary to authorize the South African
Consulate to grant the required visa to a child, in the case
of a minor (under 18 years of age).
- Visitors
to South Africa traveling to neighboring states such as Botswana,
Lesotho, Swaziland, or Zimbabwe must ensure they are in possession
of visas valid for those countries, if required. If they intend
returning to South Africa, visas for the RSA valid for more
than one entry is required for which an itinerary and written
request must be submitted with the application. The written
request must be a separate letter.
REGISTER YOUR TRIP:
The U.S. Department of State encourages all American travelers to register with their local Embassy or Consulate when arriving in a foreign country. Registration helps the Embassy to provide important services for American citizens residing or traveling abroad. Some of these services include:
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Locating individuals in cases of family or personal emergencies,
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Relaying important travel and safety information about the region,
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Arranging evacuation transportation in cases of natural disaster or civil unrest,
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Issuing replacement passports when originals are lost, and
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A number of other administrative services relating to personal documentation.
Without the information provided through registration, the Embassy is severely hindered in its ability to provide these services. Many of these services involve emergency situations and time constraints, therefore failure to register will almost certainly lead to delays at moments when you can least afford them.
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