South Africa Visa · Checklist
South Africa visa checklist
Use this checklist to get your South Africa visa right the first time. Tick off what you provide, see what Visank prepares automatically, and know exactly what to carry on appointment day.
Processing
5-7 working days
Total cost
₹2,999
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On-time appointment or full refund
The complete South Africa visa checklist
You provide
- Passport valid 30+ days after departure from SA, 2+ blank pages
- Form DHA-84 in black ink, hand-signed (signature must match passport)
- 2 photos 35x45mm, taken within the last month
- Bank statement (3 months) stamped and signed by the bank, balance R3,000+ equivalent
- Verifiable hotel booking naming you and your passport number
- Day-by-day itinerary + confirmed flight
- Minors: notarised unabridged birth certificate + consent from BOTH parents
- Yellow fever certificate if transiting the yellow fever belt
Visank prepares automaticallyDone for you
- Completed application form, filled for you
- Personalised cover letter for the consulate
- Verifiable flight reservation (embassy-accepted)
- Verifiable hotel reservations for your entire stay
- Travel insurance arrangement with compliant coverage
- Appointment auto-booked at the earliest available slot
Carry on appointment day
- Passport (and any old passports with visas)
- Appointment confirmation
- Printed application and supporting document file
- Passport-size photographs to embassy spec
South Africa visa: frequently asked
What documents are on the South Africa visa checklist?
The core items for a South Africa visa are: Passport valid 30+ days after departure from SA, 2+ blank pages; Form DHA-84 in black ink, hand-signed (signature must match passport); 2 photos 35x45mm, taken within the last month; Bank statement (3 months) stamped and signed by the bank, balance R3,000+ equivalent; Verifiable hotel booking naming you and your passport number; Day-by-day itinerary + confirmed flight. Visank's system checks every document against the latest embassy requirements before submission.
What does Visank prepare for my South Africa application?
Visank prepares the application form, a personalised cover letter, verifiable flight and hotel reservations, and travel insurance arrangement automatically. You provide personal documents such as your passport, photos and bank statements.
What should I carry on South Africa appointment day?
Carry your passport, appointment confirmation, printed application and your supporting document file. Visank sends a final appointment-day list once your file is ready.
How early should I start the South Africa checklist?
Start 4 to 8 weeks before travel where possible: bank statements need to cover recent months and appointment slots fill fast. Visank's automated checks flag anything missing the moment you upload.
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Fees, requirements and processing times are set by the South Africa authorities. Always confirm the latest details on the official sites below before you travel.