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Republic of South Africa: General administrative issues:
Foreigners subject to South African visa control who wish to visit the RSA for holiday, business or transit purposes must be in possession of valid and acceptable passports/travel documents and visas. Visas must be obtained at the agency duly authorised to receive applications on behalf of the South African Mission, prior to travel to South Africa (See address below).
The application and delivery elements of the visa process, the counter services, have been contracted out to a service provider with extensive experience all over the world in providing this kind of service – VFS Global. The VFS Global operation is being run under the registered company name of Euro World SPRL.
All short-stay visitors visas to South Africa, 90 days or less, issued on ordinary or private passports, regardless of the purpose of the visit, must be submitted to VFS Global at N° 440, Avenue Maman Yemo, Lubumbashi.
Delivery of passports at the VFS Centre is done from Monday to Friday from 13h30 to 16h00, except holidays observed by the South African Consulate.
For any queries, the VFS Global call centre can be contacted at (+243) 97 101 3063 from 08h00 to 12h00 and from 13h00 to 16h00 from Monday to Friday, except the holidays observed by the South African Consulate.
The South African Visa Application Centre is situated
Visa applications are received from 08h00 to 14h00, Monday to Friday, except for public holidays observed by the Consulate General of South Africa. The cut-off time for an applicant to enter the application centre for submission of an application is 14h00.
Collection of passports is done from Monday to Friday from 13h30 to 16h00, except holidays observed by the South African Consulate General.
Applicants can also forward their queries to General visa requirements and issues.
Processing time for visas is 14 working days (Visitors visa).
Visa application form (BI-84E) must be completed in English and in black ink only.
All documentation accompanying the application must be in English.
The passport must have at least (3) three blank pages upon application. Please note that the applicants must submit the application in person. Authorising a third party to do so on behalf of the applicant is acceptable, but the application form must at all times be signed by the applicant himself/herself Additional documentation to prove the bona fides of the visit may be requested over and above the requirements listed below.
A fee of US Dollar 125 is payable on submission of the application for a visa, consisting of an official visa fee US Dollar 45 and a service fee of US Dollar 80 plus optional US Dollar 3.00 for SMS fee. Visa requirements in respect of: Tourism
- A duly completed visa application form (BI 84E) in English
- Two coloured recent passport type photographs (3x4 in size) attached to the application in the space provided.
- A passport valid for no less than 30 days after the expiry date of the intended duration of stay in the RSA.
- Three pages of the passport must be blank in order to affix the visa and for entry/departure endorsements
- Statement and/or documentation from South Africa, confirming detailed purpose and duration of visit: letters of invitation from the South African travel agencies accompanied by detailed itinerary and the hotel booking for the whole period of visit to the Republic.
- Confirmation of employment in original reflecting salary details, occupied position and leave granted for the period of visit.
- Proof of financial means: original bank statements.
- Certificate of vaccination/yellow fever (original and copy)
- Copy of passport
- Original bank statement not later than three months
- Proof of accommodation
- For minors: birth certificate and consent if not accompanied by parents: both documents must be notarised, translated into English.
- Vaccination certificate (yellow fever): is required if the applicants are entering South Africa from the countries falling within the Yellow Fever Belt.
- Visa processing fee – $125 ( Payable at the VFS Centre)
- Proof of flight itinerary booking-return ticket
Business permit
- A duly completed visa application form (BI 84E) in English
- Two coloured recent passport type photographs (3x4 in size) attached to the application in the space provided.
- A valid passport which must be valid for no less than 30 days after the expiry date of the intended duration of stay in the RSA
- Three pages of the passport must be blank in order to affix the visa and for entry/departure endorsements
- Statement and/or documentation from South Africa, confirming in detail purpose and duration of visit
- Letter of invitation from the South African Business Company or institution. If the SA host undertakes financial responsibility/hospitality, same must be clearly stated in the submitted documentation.
- An original letter from the Congolese company confirming the purpose and duration of the visit or business trip/deputation order.
- The profile of the company may be requested.
- Police clearance
- Original bank statement not later than three months
- Proof of accommodation
- Vaccination certificate (yellow fever): is required if the applicants are entering South Africa from the countries falling within the Yellow Fever Belt.
- Proof of flight itinerary booking-return ticket
- Visa processing fee – $220 ( Payable at the VFS Centre)
Training purposes and study up to three months / Research purpose
Please note that any study related visit for up to three months will be regulated on a visitor’s visa, but for a visit longer than three months the applicant must apply for a study permit. In the case of practical training of a foreign student or in-house practical training of a foreign employee, the Act now makes provision for these persons to be regulated on study permits, irrespective of the period of their visit.
- A duly completed visa application form (BI 84E) in English
- Two coloured recent passport type photographs (3x4 in size) attached to the application in the space provided.
- A passport valid for no less than 30 days after the expiry date of the intended duration of stay in the RSA
- Three pages of the passport must be blank in order to affix the visa and for entry/departure endorsements
- Statement and/or documentation from the Congolese employer confirming the need for training, duration of stay and that the applicant will return to his current job on completion of his training. In case of study up to three months a letter from educational organization stating purpose, duration of the course and confirmation of payment for the course, medical aid, radiological report, medical certificate and police clearance must be submitted.
- Original letter from the company represented by the applicant stating purpose and duration of visit. If such letter also guarantees payment of all expenses, the confirmation of employment reflecting salary details and proof of financial means are not required.
- Proof of financial means (must be submitted in case there is no financial guarantee from the SA host or the company represented by the applicant): original bank or credit card statements for the last 3 months.
- Proof of flight itinerary booking-return ticket
- For minors: birth certificate and consent if not accompanied by parents: both documents must be notarised, translated into English.
- Vaccination certificate (yellow fever): is required if the applicants are entering South Africa from the countries falling within the Yellow Fever Belt.
- Proof of flight itinerary booking –return ticket
- Proof of accommodation
- Visa processing fee – $125
Medical treatment (Visa)
- Any medical related visit up to three months will be regulated on a visitor’s visa, but for a visit longer than three months the applicant must apply for a medical permit.
- A duly completed visa application form (BI 84E) in English
- Two coloured recent passport type photographs (3x4 in size) attached to the application in the space provided
- A passport valid for no less than 30 days after the expiry date of the intended duration of stay in the RSA
- Three pages of the passport must be blank in order to affix the visa and for entry/departure endorsements
- A letter from the applicant’s medical practitioner or medical institution, indicating the reason/ necessity for treatment. The period of treatment and particulars of the treatment plans in the Republic.
- Date of appointment, written by the RSA doctor, Price Quote,
- Three months bank statements /Proof of funds available to cover cost of medical treatment.
- Proof of flight itinerary booking –return ticket
- Proof of accommodation
- For minors: birth certificate and consent if not accompanied by parents: both documents must be notarised, translated into English, medical certificate& radiological report.
- Vaccination certificate (yellow fever): is required if the applicants are entering South Africa from the countries falling within the Yellow Fever Belt.
- Visa processing fee – $125
Relative visa
- A duly completed visa application form (BI 84E) in English
- Two coloured recent passport type photographs (3x4 in size) attached to the application in the space provided
- A passport valid for no less than 30 days after the expiry date of the intended duration of stay in the RSA
- Three pages of the passport must be blank in order to affix the visa and for entry/departure endorsements
- Original marriage certificate
- Proof of employment / Confirmation of permanent employment
- Statement and/or documentation from South Africa, confirming detailed purpose and duration of visit
- Original letter of invitation from the South African fiancé, stating purpose of visit, origin of relationship,
- Proof of accommodation /residing address in the RSA.
- Copy of ID or immigration permit i.r.o. the SA host certified by the SAPS.
- Proof of marital status i.r.o. the SA fiancé and the applicant
- If accompanied by children born out of previous marriage – birth certificate i.r.o. the child and consent of biological father/mother that the child may accompany father/mother and may live permanently in the RSA (notarised, translated into English).
- Proof of flight itinerary (one way ticket is applicable)
- Vaccination certificate (yellow fever): is required if the applicants are entering South Africa from the countries falling within the Yellow Fever Belt.
- Note: Documents contemplated above shall be originals or certified copies authenticated by the issuing authority or the country of origin. Please note that the Embassy/Consulate reserves the right to request any additional documentation.
- Police clearance
- Visa processing fee – $220
Requirements for travel companies for registration at the Consulate:Introductory letter of the company on original letter-head contained full details (contact names and telephone numbers): in English. In case the Travel Company is an operator – confirmation of registration at the Congolese Tourism Register is required.
In case the Travel Company is an agency – confirmation of registration with Tax Inspection and confirmation of tourism activity in the Charter of the company is required. |
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