South Africa Study Visa Requirements - Documents, Eligibility & Fees

Following is the list of documents required for South Africa Study visa for Indians.

• Passport

  A passport is a document that is required at the time of international travels. It is issued by the government of the country to verify the identity and nationality of the candidate.

  The submitted passport must meet the parameters given below

  • It must have minimum two blank pages for the visa stamp.
  • It must be original and genuine.
  • It must be valid for 6 months ahead of the span of stay.
  • It must not be torn, ripped, split, or damaged in any kind of way.

  
  

  One cannot cross international boundries without the passport. It is considered a criminal offense otherwise.
• Old Passport

  An old passport is a passport that has expired or is completely stamped. In the visa processing, it is required to track the travel history of the applicant.

  If available, the old passport must also be provided meeting the given criteria

  • If any of the traveler has old passport, it must be submitted along with latest passport.
  • It must be original and in a good condition to access the required information.

  
  

  Without the old passport, you cannot get the visa stamp. Professional visa consultation is recommended.
• Photo

  The photo is provided to the authority so that you can be identified based on the same.

  The photographs must be provided as per the given photo specifications

  • It must be clicked on an all white background.
  • Two copies to be submitted with general photo guidelines.
  • It must be of proper size with dimensions of 35x45 mm (length - 45mm, breadth - 35mm).
  • It must have a matte finish, Without Spectacles & Sunglasses, Teeth should not be visible
  • It must cover face 80% of the frame.
  • It must be a recent photograph.
  • The expressions on the face must be neutral, there must not be any kind of smiling of frowning in the photograph.
  • Any kind of glasses must not be worn in the photograph.
  • The hair must be tied back so that the face is clearly visible.
  • The ears must be visible clearly.
  • It must not have any headgear worn apart from religious reasons.
  • It is to be taken care that your teeth do not show in the photograph.

  
  

  Recent pictures are mandatory as old pictures can cause the authorities to reject your application.
• Air Ticket

  An air ticket is a ticket or pass that is possessed by the traveller who is taking a flight for travelling from one location to another.

  It is an important document and it should be submitted for the given reason

  • to and from air ticket blocking (as we recommended do not book ticket until visa not approved ),
  • It must be confirmed for the complete round trip.

  
  

  An air ticket shows your course of travel and confirms your return to the native country.
• Yellow Fever Vaccination

  A yellow fever vaccination is a medical certificate that proves the applicant as non-contagious for the disease.

  It should be submitted as per the following

  • It must be original and should be issued from an authorized medical organization.

  
  

  The certificate of Yellow Fever Vaccination if not provided as per the requirement and is fake, there are major chances that the applicant may not be permitted in the country.
• Visa Application Form

  The application form filled with all the information that is necessitated to issue a visa in your name.

  The visa application form is important as it contains all the required information of the applicant. It should be filled keeping in mind the following guidelines

  • It must be completely filled with proper information and must be signed by the applicant.

  
  

  The visa application form should be filled correctly as this information decides the fate of your visa acceptance. Professional visa consultation is recommended.
• Bank Statement

  Bank statement is a document that issued from the bank. This is obtained for the savings bank account to show ratify if you will be able to support your stay in the country.

  The Bank statement is a mandatory document and it should meet the following criteria

  • if your are staying in South Africa for 9 months then 15000 x 9 = 135000/- should be the balance
  • It must be original and should have the bank's stamp and signature on every page.

  
  

  If the Bank Statement doesn't show enough funds or shows irrelevant expenditure, it could lead to visa rejection on financial means. Professional visa consultation is recommended.
• Apartment Bookings

  Apartment Bookings are proof that you have a reserved place to stay at the location of the destination.

  It must follow the required criteria

  • It must mention the details of the residing customer as per the passport.
  • It must specify the dates of stay.
  • It must be obtained on the provider's letterhead and should have all the important details like the name, contact number and address.

  
  

  If you are staying in an aprtment during your time in another country, apartment bookings must be provided as proof of accommodation.
• Noc Letter From Parents/Husband

  A NOC or No Objection Certificate from a parent/husband to the single woman is provided when she is travelling to another country by her own.

  The NOC obtained from must meet the given standards

  • It must specify the traveller's purpose of travel.
  • It must mention the required occupational details.
  • It must mention the dates of arrival and departure along with the duration of stay.
  • It must be addressed to the respective diplomatic mission.

  
  

  If the NOC letter from the husband or the parents to the traveller woman is not submitted, the woman is not allowed to travel alone.
• Covering Letter From Applicant

  Covering Letter consists of traveler's information, Itenarary, detailed travel Information, trip expense details and your return guarantee to the home country.

  The covering letter provided by the visa applicant should be acceptable based on the following guidelines

  • It must mention other details as well as per the Consular's request.
  • It must mention the accommodation details of the applicant.
  • It must mention the person who will be bearing all the expenses during the trip, if not travelling alone.
  • It must specify the traveller's relationship with the fellow travellers if not travelling alone.
  • It must clearly specify the traveller's purpose of visit.
  • It must mention the travel dates as per the invitation letter or the booked flight tickets.
  • It must mention all the details as per the passport.

  
  

  Covering letter is the first document that is seen by the consular. If the covering letter is not appropriate, it may cause your visa to get rejected as well. Professional visa consultation is recommended.
• Medical Reports

  Medical reports are the documents that convey the health condition of the candidate.

  The medical documents must be genuine and should match the criteria mentioned in the following

  • It must be original and issued from an authorized medical organization.

  
  

  If the medical reports do not approve of your health to travel, you may not be able to get the visa. Professional visa consultation is recommended.
• Acceptance Letter For Offer

  A letter stating that you have accepted the offer you have received from the foreign company therby confirming your decision to join them.

  It is an important document and it should be submitted for the given reason

  
  

  Important to show that you have accepted the offer from the foreign company.
• Travel Insurance

  A travel insurance is a document that shows the amount of money that has been kept in case of any major injury or accident.

  The Travel Insurance issued has to meet the following criteria

  • It is better if the insurance is valid for at least 3 to 10 ahead of the date of arrival to India.
  • It must cover the whole trip right from leaving India to returning to India.
  • It must mention the applicant's details as per the passport.

  
  

  You are not allowed to travel abroad without a travel insurance. Professional visa consultation is recommended.
• Police Clearance Certificate Pcc

  PCC or Police Clearance Certificate is a document issued by the court or the regional Police Department stating that the applicant does not have any criminal background and can be granted the visa and permit to enter the country.

  It should be submitted as per the following

  • It must be original and should be issued from the local police station.

  
  

  Without an attested copy of a PCC, one cannot be granted any kind of long term visa. Professional visa consultation is recommended.

Eligibility for getting South Africa Study Visa:

In order to be eligible to travel to the country on a visa, you will have to meet the following eligibility criteria.

Visa Fees for South Africa Study Visa: