Please provide proof of hotel/Airbnb/guesthouse/lodge booking confirmation. All traveller's names have to reflect on the bookings and dates should cover the entire duration of travel.

Provide an invitation letter declaring proof of accommodation with a private host. The following are required with an invitation letter: A signed host declaration form (if applicable), a copy of the host's identity card or passport (copy of the information page), and the inviter's proof of residence.

Duly complete all required sections, print and sign the form.

Provide a certified colour copy of the inviter's identity document or passport information page (if not a citizen of the country of application).

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Flight reservation or intended itinerary. DO NOT pay for flights until visa has been granted.

Provide a copy of the yellow fever certificate/vaccination

A certified copy of their full, unabridged birth certificate (displaying the father and mother's names), a certified authorisation letter from both parents stating that they are giving consent for the child/children to travel out of South Africa, and certified copies of both parents' passport information pages.

If applicable, please save, fill in accordingly, and have certified.

Please provide a valid passport with at least 6 months validity with a minimum of two blank pages available (preferably adjacent to each other). Travellers are encouraged to have many blank pages to avoid inconveniences such as mistaken stamping or if there will be entering through multiple immigration points that require stamping. Passport should be in good condition with no tears or stains.

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Two recent colour passport size photos (35x45). Photographs should have a white background: 1. Both ears must be visible. 2. No smiling or teeth showing. 3. No Glasses, 4. Ensure that photo does not have any red-eye effects. You may not use photo older than six months and that have been used for a previous visa.

Latest three months' personal bank statement showing the amount available in the account, the name of the applicant and stamped by the bank. All bank statements in Afrikaans must be accompanied by a signed and stamped visa letter from the bank on bank letterhead, in English, confirming the account holder has enough funds to travel.

Provide the latest three months' bank statement of sponsor and letter from sponsor attesting to the fact that they will sponsor the Employee/College student on their trip abroad. The bank statement should have a clear name and details of the account holder. If the bank statements are in the name of a company for a sole proprietor or a trust, then the applicant/sponsor must provide company registration documents or trust documents showing that they are a member of the company or the trust.

Provide a letter from your employer on a company letterhead, signed by a manager, confirming employment and that the applicant will resume his/his position after the trip. The applicant's full name (as per passport), gender, date of birth. designation, and passport number must reflect on the invitation letter along with the purpose of visit. The letter should indicate their monthly salary, employment start date, specific places that will be visited, arrival and departure dates, purpose of the trip, and a statement confirming who is covering the costs of the trip.

If self-employed: Provide a certificate of incorporation from the company in South Africa.

All non-South African passport holders should provide a certified copy of their SA resident's or work permit.

Provide a signed and stamped letter on letterhead from the institution that that applicant attends.

Provide a letter from the person inviting the applicant to come and visit with their full name and address reflecting. The letter should also reflect details of an applicant that is invited full name and passport number. Invitee should express who is responsible for covering the cost of the trip.