Choose your visa
Select the visa that matches the purpose of your trip to South Africa.
- SHORT STAYVISITORSELECTRONICSouth Africa Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA)South Africa's electronic travel authorisation system for eligible visitors, operated by the Department of Home Affairs to approve short trips before travel.View visa details
- SHORT STAYVISITORSSHORT VISITSouth Africa Visitor's VisaFor foreign nationals who require a visa to make a short visit to South Africa, whether for tourism, family or other temporary purposes.View visa details
- SHORT STAYVISITORSONLINESouth Africa e-Visa / ePermitsSouth Africa's online application system for visas and permits, letting eligible foreign nationals apply electronically rather than through a mission or consulate.View visa details
- SHORT STAYRE-ENTRYAT BORDERSouth Africa Port of Entry VisaA route offering re-entry facilitation for certain non-visa-exempt travellers, issued at the point of arrival rather than in advance.View visa details
- WORKJOB OFFERPOINTS-BASEDGeneral Work VisaA temporary residence work visa for foreign nationals with a confirmed job offer from a South African employer, now assessed under a points-based system.View visa details
- WORKSKILLEDCRITICAL SKILLSCritical Skills Work VisaA work visa for foreign nationals whose occupation appears on South Africa's official Critical Skills List, aimed at professionals in sought-after fields.View visa details
- WORKTRANSFEREECOMPANY BRANCHIntra-Company Transfer Work VisaAllows an employee of a foreign company to be transferred to a branch, subsidiary or affiliate of that company in South Africa.View visa details
- STUDYSTUDENTSREGISTERED INSTITUTIONStudy VisaA temporary residence visa for foreign nationals enrolled to study at a registered South African learning institution for the duration of their course.View visa details
- FAMILYRELATIVESTEMPORARY RESIDENCERelatives VisaA temporary residence visa for the immediate family member of a South African citizen or permanent resident, allowing them to join their relative.View visa details
- FAMILYSPOUSEPARTNERSpousal VisaA temporary residence visa for the spouse or permanent-relationship partner of a South African citizen or permanent resident.View visa details
- BUSINESSINVESTORINVESTMENTBusiness VisaA temporary residence visa for foreign nationals who intend to establish or invest in a business in South Africa.View visa details
- SETTLEMENTPERMANENTSECTIONS 26 & 27Permanent Residence PermitPermanent residence in South Africa, available through direct-residence routes (section 26) and residence on other grounds (section 27).View visa details
Not sure which visa is right for you?
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