✓Verified against live embassy source · 7 May 2026
Document Checklist
6 required · 1 recommended✓
Valid Passport
Valid at least 30 days after departure from South Africa. Minimum 2 unused blank visa pages. Include copy of bio-data page AND address/parents page (Indian passports specifically require both).
REQ.
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Visa Application Form 11 (DHA-84)
Fully completed in black ink, block letters. Must be signed — signature must match passport signature.
REQ.
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Proof of Funds
Last 3 months bank statement, signed and stamped by bank. Minimum ZAR 3,000 (or INR equivalent). Must clearly show who is bearing the travel expenses.
REQ.
✓
Covering Letter
Original letter signed by applicant stating purpose of visit and confirming who will bear all expenses.
REQ.
✓
Two Passport Photographs
35x45mm, not older than 30 days. White background.
REQ.
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Return Air Ticket
Valid confirmed return ticket showing departure within 90 days.
REQ.
Recommended
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Yellow Fever Certificate
Required only if traveling through or staying in a yellow fever belt country before arrival.
Important Notes
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Visa fee is GRATIS (free) for Indian nationals. VFS logistics fee applies: ₹2,040 (Delhi/Mumbai) or ₹2,301 (other cities) + ₹160 convenience charge.
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Indian passports must include copies of BOTH the photo page AND the address/parents page — a common rejection reason.
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Bank statement must show minimum ZAR 3,000 (~₹13,500) and be stamped and signed by the bank.
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Apply well in advance — minimum 10-15 working days processing. Incomplete applications are rejected outright.
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Previous passport is mandatory in Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad, Goa and Bengaluru.
Specific Guides for South Africa
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VFS Global — South Africa Visa (India) · Verified 2026-05-07