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South Africa Visa
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Earliest appointment on 29 Jun 2026
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South Africa Visa
Get in 7-10 days after appointmentEarliest appointment on 29 Jun 2026
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Slots change frequently. Applying earlier increases the chance of securing an earlier appointment. Final confirmation comes within 24 hours.
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Visa overview
Plan your South Africa visa with clearer next steps
Tourist Sticker Visa lets you review the main requirements before you apply online with Musafir. The details below are tailored for travellers living in United Arab Emirates. Use this page to compare price, processing time, validity, stay duration, and appointment requirements.
Processing time
Get in 7-10 days after appointment
Price from
AED 595
Validity
Varies by visa type
Stay duration
90 days stay
Entry type
Subject to Embassy Approval
What's in the price?
Appointment Fee
Fee charged by the visa authority or application center for your appointment
musafir.com service fee
Service fee for application support, review and handling.
musafir.com Visa Care
Get human support from our team for visa questions, follow ups and issue resolution.
What's in the price?
Appointment Fee
Fee charged by the visa authority or application center for your appointment
musafir.com service fee
Service fee for application support, review and handling.
musafir.com Visa Care
Get human support from our team for visa questions, follow ups and issue resolution.
Documents required
For residents of United Arab Emirates: First Page of Passport, Residence Visa, Residence ID, Questionnaire
First Page of Passport
The photo page of your passport, showing your details and passport number. Should be valid for at least 6 months from your date of travel.
Residence Visa
A valid visa proving your legal residency in your current country of residence.
Residence ID
A government-issued identity card confirming your residency status.
Documents required
For residents of United Arab Emirates: First Page of Passport, Residence Visa, Residence ID, Questionnaire
First Page of Passport
The photo page of your passport, showing your details and passport number. Should be valid for at least 6 months from your date of travel.
Residence Visa
A valid visa proving your legal residency in your current country of residence.
Residence ID
A government-issued identity card confirming your residency status.
Questionnaire
A completed form containing additional information required for visa processing.
Your documents are protected with bank-grade AES-256 encryption
How to get South Africa visa?
Step 1
Check eligibility
Verify your nationality is eligible and review the required documents list.
1 min
Step 2
Fill the application form
Complete the visa application form carefully — errors can cause delays.
5–10 min
Step 3
Gather your documents
Collect all required documents: passport, photos, financials, travel itinerary, and any supporting letters.
1–2 days
Step 4
Book a consulate appointment
Schedule an appointment at your nearest embassy or consulate and attend in person.
Varies
Step 5
Submit and wait
Submit your application and passport at the consulate. Processing time varies by destination and consulate.
Step 6
Collect your passport
Pick up your passport with the visa sticker or receive it by courier, depending on the consulate.
7-10 days
Total timeline: 7-10 days
Appointment availability varies by consulate. Book as early as possible and allow extra lead time.
How to get South Africa visa?
Step 1
Check eligibility
Verify your nationality is eligible and review the required documents list.
1 min
Step 2
Fill the application form
Complete the visa application form carefully — errors can cause delays.
5–10 min
Step 3
Gather your documents
Collect all required documents: passport, photos, financials, travel itinerary, and any supporting letters.
1–2 days
Step 4
Book a consulate appointment
Schedule an appointment at your nearest embassy or consulate and attend in person.
Varies
Step 5
Submit and wait
Submit your application and passport at the consulate. Processing time varies by destination and consulate.
Step 6
Collect your passport
Pick up your passport with the visa sticker or receive it by courier, depending on the consulate.
7-10 days
Total timeline: 7-10 days
Appointment availability varies by consulate. Book as early as possible and allow extra lead time.
Travel timing
When do you plan to travel?
Choose your travel date and we'll show the best time to apply.
The timeline updates instantly after you select a date.
Your travel window
Pick a travel date to see your apply-by guidance and estimated visa timeline.
Important things to know
A few things to know before you continue
All applicants are required to visit the VFS Centre in person to complete the biometric enrollment process as part of their visa application.
Visa processing time may vary for each application.
Visa approval or refusal is at the sole discretion of the relevant Consulate, Embassy or Immigration authority.
All applicants are required to visit the VFS Centre in person to complete the biometric enrollment process as part of their visa application.
Visa processing time may vary for each application.
Visa approval or refusal is at the sole discretion of the relevant Consulate, Embassy or Immigration authority.
The relevant Consulate, Embassy, Immigration authority or VFS may request additional documents or ask the applicant to attend an in person interview.
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