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
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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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Guidance for fees and processing times
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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
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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
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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
Documents and evidence
- Passport from South Africa
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
Popular destinations from South Africa
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South Africa to United Kingdom
South Africa to United Kingdom is prioritised for route coverage, document guidance and application handoff.
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South Africa to United States of America
South Africa to United States of America is prioritised for route coverage, document guidance and application handoff.
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South Africa to Germany
South Africa to Germany is prioritised for route coverage, document guidance and application handoff.
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South Africa to Canada
South Africa to Canada is prioritised for route coverage, document guidance and application handoff.
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South Africa to Australia
South Africa to Australia is prioritised for route coverage, document guidance and application handoff.
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South Africa to France
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