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South African visa resources

South Africa visa processing times

South Africa visa processing times — awaiting verification against the official Department of Home Affairs sources.

Important

This information is for general guidance only. Meeting the requirements does not guarantee your application will be approved.

This page will show typical processing times for South African visas. Processing times change frequently, so we do not publish figures until they are verified against the official Department of Home Affairs sources — please check the official links below for current times.

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Official sources

For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.