How long does it take to get a visa to South Africa?

Due to the different processing time of each visa type, the processing time of various visas in South Africa is as follows:

1, South African business visa, the normal processing time of the embassy is about 5-7 working days.

2. The normal processing time for tourist visas in South Africa is 7- 10 working days.

3. According to the mailing time, the South African team tourist visa is about 6-7 working days later.

The actual time is usually a little longer, about two weeks. You need to prepare the visa materials in advance:

1, South African business visa materials:

Original passport of the applicant (valid for more than 6 months)

Four two-inch color photos on a white background.

Fill in the complete visa personal data form

Copy of applicant's ID card (front copy)

Copy of business license or organization code certificate of China (official seal required)

Letter from China unit

Original invitation letter from South African company (faxed to South African Embassy in China)

Copy of the business license of the South African invitation company (fax to the South African Embassy in China)

Copy of ID card of South African inviter (fax to South African Embassy in China)

The letter of authorization for South Africa to invite companies and guarantee companies refers to technology and training, such as international conferences, which are not required.

Provide the following forms of financial proof that you can pay the expenses required during your stay in South Africa: bank deposit, salary certificate, credit card, traveler's checks, etc.

Copy of the applicant's household registration book

The refundable repatriation deposit is RMB 65,438+05,000 (the applicant directly remits it into the account of the South African Embassy, with remittance slip and materials attached. After the visa is signed, the embassy will set the original deposit receipt on the passport. Please take good care of it. If this receipt is lost, the embassy will not refund the deposit.

2. South African tourist visa materials

Original passport of the applicant (valid for more than 6 months)

Four two-inch color photos on a white background.

Fill in the complete visa personal data form

Copy of applicant's ID card (front copy)

Copy of business license or organization code certificate of China (official seal required)

Quasi-false letters of Chinese units

Financial proof of the ability to pay expenses during your stay in South Africa, such as bank deposit certificate, credit card, traveler's check, salary card, etc.

Copy of the applicant's household registration book

Complete hotel reservation certificate and air ticket order.

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