South African visitor visa from South Africa
Visiting South Africa from a country that isn't visa exempt? We prepare inbound visitor visa applications and supporting travel documents — flights, accommodation and a compliant itinerary — for travellers arriving into Cape Town.
Start my South Africa (inbound) visaFees and timelines are indicative and change with embassy policy and exchange rates — we confirm current figures in writing before you apply. Our service fee: From ZAR 1,100 per applicant.
Documents you'll need
- Passport valid 30+ days beyond departure, with two blank pages
- Completed DHA-84 application form
- Two passport photographs
- Return or onward flight booking
- Proof of accommodation for the full stay
- Proof of sufficient funds — bank statements or sponsorship letter
- Yellow fever certificate if arriving from a risk country
- Unabridged birth certificate and consent letters for accompanying minors
Insider tips
- Travelling with children requires unabridged birth certificates and, in some cases, parental consent affidavits.
- Yellow fever certificates are checked on arrival from risk countries — no certificate, no entry.
- Overstaying results in a formal 'undesirable' declaration and a re-entry ban.
- Have printed accommodation confirmations for the immigration desk at Cape Town International.
How the application works
- 1Confirm whether you need a visa
Many nationalities enter South Africa visa free for up to 90 days — we check before you pay for anything.
- 2Assemble supporting travel
We issue the confirmed accommodation, transfer and itinerary documents your application needs.
- 3Lodge in your home country
Applications are submitted at the South African mission or VFS centre where you live.
- 4Arrive in Cape Town
Airport meet-and-greet, transfer and your planned itinerary waiting on arrival.
South Africa (inbound) visa FAQs
Who needs a visa to visit South Africa?
It depends on your nationality — many passports are exempt for up to 90 days. Send us your passport country and we'll confirm before you start an application.
How long does a South African visitor visa take?
Typically 5 to 20 working days depending on the mission where you apply.
Do you provide accommodation and itinerary documents?
Yes. Confirmed Cape Town accommodation, transfers and a day-by-day itinerary are exactly the supporting documents these applications require, and we issue them.
What about children travelling to South Africa?
Minors require unabridged birth certificates showing both parents, and consent affidavits when not travelling with both.
Let us handle the paperwork
Document review, appointment booking and embassy follow-ups — plus flights, accommodation and transfers in the same quote.