Get a South Africa Visa
Important Information
Travelling with minors under 18 years of ageThere are specific entry requirements for those travelling with minors under the age of 18 years. These requirements can be found here.
Tourist Travel Requirements for an South Africa Visa for UK Citizens
Visa Exempt
Visa exempt for a stay of up to 90 days. The traveller must:
- Hold a machine readable passport
- Hold documents showing proof of purpose of trip
- Hold a passport valid at least 30 days beyond the period of intended stay
- Hold proof of sufficient funds
- Hold proof of onward/return flights
- Hold all documents required for the next destination
- Confirm with their airline that boarding will be permitted without a visa
Important Information
Travelling with minors under 18 years of ageThere are specific entry requirements for those travelling with minors under the age of 18 years. These requirements can be found here.
Business Travel Requirements for an South Africa Visa for UK Citizens
Visa Exempt
Visa exempt for a stay of up to 90 days. The traveller must:
- Hold a machine readable passport
- Hold documents showing proof of purpose of trip
- Hold a passport valid at least 30 days beyond the period of intended stay
- Hold proof of sufficient funds
- Hold proof of onward/return flights
- Hold all documents required for the next destination
- Confirm with their airline that boarding will be permitted without a visa
South Africa Visa FAQ
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When is the best time to apply for my South Africa visa?
The best time to apply for your South Africa visa is 1-2 months before your travel date. However, if you are running short on time, we may be able to process your visa on a faster service at the Embassy’s discretion. -
Do I have to send you my passport to get a South Africa visa? Is it safe to send a passport?
Yes. You will need to send your actual passport, not a copy of it. The South Africa visa is stamped on your passport and will become one of your passport pages. Visa request cannot be processed without your original passport. Because of the importance of your passport, we strongly suggest that you send your application by a secure method, such as a guaranteed postal service or courier.
