South Africa visa for Indian citizens

For Indian citizens planning a journey to South Africa, the convenience of an e-visa simplifies entry, allowing for a stay of up to 90 days. Travelers can select from three primary visa types, including options for tourism and business, ensuring your purpose of visit is well-accommodated, and while the e-visa fee is competitive, familiarizing yourself with the South African Rand (ZAR) is a wise step before departure. Given the significant distance, booking flights into major hubs like Johannesburg or Cape Town well in advance, especially during South Africa's peak summer months from December to February, will secure better fares.

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South Africa eVisa
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Entry requirements

Passport validity
1+ months
Blank pages
1+
Health insurance
Not required
Yellow fever cert.
Required
Biometrics
Required

Visa options

TouristVisitor's Visa (Less than 90 days)
90dvalid 3mo
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OtherVisitor's Visa (more than 90 days)
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WorkVisitor's Visa (Section 11(2) – Short Term Work)
90dvalid 3mo
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Digital NomadVisitor's Visa (Remote Work)
365dvalid 1y
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FamilyVisitor's Visa (Spousal) – Section 11(6)
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TransitTransit Visa
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StudentStudy Visa
multiple-entry
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OtherTreaty Visa
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FamilyRelative’s Visa
multiple-entry
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MedicalMedical Visa
90dvalid 3mo
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RetirementRetired Person’s Visa
multiple-entry
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InvestorBusiness Visa
multiple-entry
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WorkGeneral Work Visa
multiple-entry
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WorkIntra-Company Transfer Work Visa
multiple-entry
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WorkCritical Skills Work Visa
multiple-entry
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WorkCorporate Visa
multiple-entry
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Working HolidayExchange Visa
365dmultiple-entryvalid 1y
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OtherPermanent Residence Permit
0dmultiple-entryvalid 0d
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TouristPort of Entry Visa (Visa-required nationals)
90dvalid 3mo
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TouristVisa Exemption (Port of Entry admission, 90 days)
90d$0valid 0d
TouristVisa Exemption (Port of Entry admission, 30 days)
30d$0valid 0d
TouristSouth Africa eVisa
90dvalid 3mo
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TouristVisitor's Visa (Tourism or Business)
90dvalid 3mo
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MedicalVisa for people requiring medical attention
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OtherVisas for working in the entertainment industry
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BusinessVisas for attending a conference
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OtherVisas for compliance with Treaty conditions
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WorkVisas for crew (maritime)
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Working HolidayVisas for cultural/economic/social exchange programmes
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TransitTransit visas (foreigners en route to the neighbouring countries)
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BusinessBusiness Visa
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WorkGeneral Work Visa
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WorkCritical Skills Work Visa
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WorkIntra-company Transfer Work Visa
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WorkCorporate Visas
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StudentStudy Visas
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Working HolidayExchange Visas
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TouristSouth African visitors' visas
90dvalid 3mo
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MedicalVisas for medical treatment
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RetirementRetired person's visas
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FamilyRelative's visa
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For entry through OR Tambo, Cape Town, and Lanseria international airports.

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