SOUTH AFRICA

Must have Documents for South Africa Visa:
Original Passport with at least 6 months validity and minimum 3 blank pages + all old passports if any;
Visa Application form;
2 recent colour photographs (Photo Specification as given below);
Personal Covering letter (For Employed – Plain paper/ For Self-Employed – Company Letterhead);
Original updated Bank statement of last 6 months. (with a balance of at least South African Currency R 3000 or equivalent in INR for Delhi and Mumbai);
Confirmed return flight tickets;
Hotel reservation;
Day wise itinerary / travel plan covering your stay in South Africa;
Vaccination certificate; (yellow fever) if applicant will travel through or stay in yellow fever belt.
Kindly note: The Govt is very strict on the photograph requirement; please ensure that your photos are as per the specifications.

If Employed:
– Original Leave sanctioned certificate with company seal and signature;
– Last 3 months salary slip.
If Self Employed:
– Business Registration License / MOA / Partnership deed;
– Company’s updated bank statement of last 6 months;
– Company’s IT returns for last 3 years.
If Retired:
– Proof of retirement like pension book, statement etc.
If Student:
– School / College / Institute ID Card;
– Bonafide certificate.
If Minor:
– Birth Certificate;
– No Objection Certificate from the parents / non-accompanying parent on Rs 100/- stamp paper;
– ID proof of parent like passport or PAN card.
If Visiting friend or relative:
– Invitation letter;
– Inviter’s ID proof like Passport or Resident Permit;
– Address proof like any Electricity bill, any Utility bill etc.
If Sponsored:
– Sponsorship letter;
– Sponsor’s national ID proof like Passport, PAN card or Resident permit;
– Updated bank statement of last 6 months;
– Income tax returns of last 3 years

The Embassy / Government are very strict on the applicants photograph requirements. Your visa may be rejected if these requirements are not met.

Two photographs (3.5 X 4.5 cm)
Studio photo printed on high quality paper, no crease and layers
No Selfies / No Scan photo are allowed
No Border / Frame
One color, ideally neutral Grey, background that is bright and gives face and hair the needed contras
Visible and sharply contrast. Brightness should be uniformly spread all over faces. Avoid reflections, shadows, blur and red eyes.
Full head including hair style with front view and eyes open. Avoid facial expressions and angles
No head covering, (except for Religion reason)
Eye glasses may be worn but frames should not covering eyes. There must not be any glare on glasses