South Africa visa

South Africa is one of the most developed countries in Africa, attracting the attention of many foreign nationals who come here for tourism, business, education, retirement or medical treatment.

Foreign nationals must obtain the appropriate visa to enter South Africa, but some foreign nationals are allowed to enter South Africa without a visa.

If a foreign national is planning a trip to South Africa and needs a visa, they need to apply in person at the nearest embassy or consulate, apply online, or contact our Visa-Navigator.com visa center in Germany.

South Africa visas are not issued at ports of entry, and travelers without the proper visa will not be allowed into the country and will be sent back to their country of origin.

Most countries have visa-free travel agreements with South Africa. The agreement allows citizens of some countries to visit South Africa without a visa. These countries include some European countries, including Germany, as well as other regions. Foreign nationals are allowed to stay in the country without a visa for 30 to 90 days. Those who are not allowed visa-free entry must obtain a visa in advance.

There are two ways to get a visa to South Africa:

Apply for an e-visa online.

The e-visa is designed for travelers who wish to visit South Africa for a short period of time for business or tourist purposes. An eVisa can be a single entry visa or a multiple entry visa. The eVisa is valid for stays of up to 90 days per entry. Currently, the eVisa is only available to citizens of certain countries, but in the future it will be available to more nationalities. This will simplify the South Africa visa application process for more travelers.

Apply for the visa at the nearest South African embassy or consulate.

The service of applying for this visa is for those who are unable to obtain an e-visa or need a visa for a longer period of time or for other long-term purposes such as work or study. The duration of the visa will depend on the type of visa requested.

Short Term Work Permit - This visa is for those who plan to stay in South Africa for a specific purpose related to a project or employer. It is issued for 90 days.

Medical visa - issued for medical treatment that is only available in South Africa for a period of less than three months.

Short-term business visa (Visitor Business Visa) - allows you to attend conferences, conduct training or consultancy. You can stay for about 90 days.

Transit Visa - issued to foreign nationals if they are transiting through South Africa. The visa is valid for up to three days.

Crew visa - visa, for those who plan to work as foreign crew on non-military vessels on international voyages.

Work in the entertainment industry - a visa for entertainers and other professionals who wish to travel to South Africa to attend events, concerts and other events, enter the country and work for 30-90 days.

Long-term business visa - allows you to open or establish a new business in South Africa. The visa is valid for three to five years.

Work visa - issued for foreign nationals with certain skills in demand. The validity of the visa depends on the type of work the applicant plans to do.

• General work visa - valid for up to 5 years, although the duration of the visa will depend on the length of the employment contract
• Skilled worker visa - valid for up to 5 years
• Intra-company transfer work visa - valid for 3-4 years
• Corporate work visa - valid for 3 years and cannot be extended

Student visa - visa is issued for those who wish to study at a primary or secondary school (public or private), college, training institution, university or other educational institution in South Africa. Visas are valid for the duration of study.

Relatives Visa - The visa is issued to relatives/spouses of South African citizens or permanent residents who wish to reside in South Africa. The visa is valid for a maximum of two years.

Exchange visa - visa can be granted to foreigners under 25 years of age who wish to participate in cultural, economic or social exchange programs. To organize such exchange programs, a government agency or public higher education institution must cooperate with the foreign government. Visas are valid for the duration of the program and are not subject to renewal.

Retiree Visa - Individuals wishing to retire in South Africa can apply for a Retiree Visa. Applicants must fulfill financial requirements and complete a special application form.

*these countries are allowed visa-free entry for 30 days, other citizens for 90 days.

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