Travelling from South Africa

Services for travellers from South Africa

Use South Africa as your default country to see local document guidance and routes for travellers starting from South Africa.

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Check eVisa and ETA eligibility

Check eVisa and ETA eligibility separately. Use DHA ePermit for eVisas and the ETA portal for eligible ordinary passport holders.

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Services and information for South Africa

Use these country services before choosing a destination or starting an application.

  • Visit visas from South Africa

    Tourist, family visit, transit, business and medical short-stay checks. Content is tailored for travellers starting from South Africa.

    Available 256 matching routes Reviewed: June 24, 2026

  • Study abroad from South Africa

    Student visa evidence, funding, enrolment and document checks. Content is tailored for travellers starting from South Africa.

    Limited 130 matching routes Reviewed: June 24, 2026

  • Work and immigration from South Africa

    Work permits, skilled routes, family migration and sponsor evidence. Content is tailored for travellers starting from South Africa.

    Limited 389 matching routes Reviewed: June 24, 2026

  • Documents for travellers from South Africa

    Passport, photo, funds, accommodation and supporting-letter guidance. Content is tailored for travellers starting from South Africa.

    Available 1389 matching routes Reviewed: June 24, 2026

  • Fees and processing times from South Africa

    Government fees, appointment steps and expected processing windows. Content is tailored for travellers starting from South Africa.

    Available 1389 matching routes Reviewed: June 24, 2026

  • Guidance and support from South Africa

    Official resources, local support links and route-specific help. Content is tailored for travellers starting from South Africa.

    Available 1389 matching routes Reviewed: June 24, 2026

  • Apply and track from South Africa

    Start an application with country, service and destination context. Content is tailored for travellers starting from South Africa.

    Available 1389 matching routes Reviewed: June 24, 2026

  • South Africa to United Kingdom

    South Africa to United Kingdom is prioritised for route coverage, document guidance and application handoff.

    0 published policies Tourist, Student, Work / Immigration, Transit, Business, Medical, Diplomatic, and Journalist

  • South Africa to United States of America

    South Africa to United States of America is prioritised for route coverage, document guidance and application handoff.

    0 published policies Tourist, Student, Work / Immigration, Transit, Diplomatic, and Journalist

  • South Africa to Germany

    South Africa to Germany is prioritised for route coverage, document guidance and application handoff.

    0 published policies Tourist, Student, Work / Immigration, Business, Medical, Diplomatic, and Journalist

  • South Africa to Canada

    South Africa to Canada is prioritised for route coverage, document guidance and application handoff.

    0 published policies Tourist, Student, Work / Immigration, Transit, Business, Medical, Diplomatic, and Journalist

  • South Africa to Australia

    South Africa to Australia is prioritised for route coverage, document guidance and application handoff.

    0 published policies Tourist, Student, Work / Immigration, Transit, Business, Medical, and Diplomatic

  • South Africa to France

    0 published policies

Document and evidence guidance

Passport from South Africa

Most routes need a passport with spare pages and validity beyond the planned stay.

Accepted formats: Follow the destination authority's published format. Upload clear colour scans where an online form is used.

Common issues: Name mismatches, expired documents, cropped scans, unexplained deposits and missing translations commonly delay applications.

Bank statements and funds from South Africa

Use recent statements that show account holder name, dates, balances and regular activity.

Accepted formats: Follow the destination authority's published format. Upload clear colour scans where an online form is used.

Common issues: Name mismatches, expired documents, cropped scans, unexplained deposits and missing translations commonly delay applications.

Visa photos from South Africa

Follow the destination country's photo size, background and biometric rules.

Accepted formats: Follow the destination authority's published format. Upload clear colour scans where an online form is used.

Common issues: Name mismatches, expired documents, cropped scans, unexplained deposits and missing translations commonly delay applications.

Accommodation and invitation from South Africa

Hotel bookings, host invitations or address evidence should cover the intended stay.

Accepted formats: Follow the destination authority's published format. Upload clear colour scans where an online form is used.

Common issues: Name mismatches, expired documents, cropped scans, unexplained deposits and missing translations commonly delay applications.

Police clearance and civil documents from South Africa

Long-stay, study, work and family routes may need police, birth, marriage or translated records.

Accepted formats: Follow the destination authority's published format. Upload clear colour scans where an online form is used.

Common issues: Name mismatches, expired documents, cropped scans, unexplained deposits and missing translations commonly delay applications.

Guidance and support for South Africa

  • Start with your default country

    Keep South Africa as your default country to see local document, payment and support guidance. Checking another destination should not change that default.

    Reviewed: June 24, 2026

  • Use official routes first

    Visa rules can change with little notice. Check the destination government, embassy or official visa-centre page before booking travel.

    Reviewed: June 24, 2026

  • Prepare evidence early

    Bank statements, employment letters, student documents, sponsor evidence and civil records often take longer than the form itself.

    Reviewed: June 24, 2026

Official resources and support

Coverage and freshness

Published policies
1389
Countries covered
195
Categories
Tourist (256), Student (130), Work / Immigration (389), Transit (107), Business (209), Medical (102), Diplomatic (101), and Journalist (95)
Fees and processing
1372 fees, 1301 processing timelines
Last reviewed
June 25, 2026