South Africa

VISA REQUIRED

YOUR INFORMATION

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Nationality:

Destination: South Africa

Purpose of trip: Section 11 (2)

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SOUTH AFRICA

VISA REQUIRED

YOUR INFORMATION

YOUR INFORMATION*

Nationality:

Destination: South Africa

Purpose of trip: Section 11 (2)

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IMPORTANT / IN-PERSON APPLICATION

VISA CATEGORY INFORMATION

All foreigners who intend to conduct short term or urgent work in South Africa, including, but not limited, to service technicians, trainers / instructors and film crews, for a period not exceeding three months may apply for a South African Section 11 (2) visa.

VISA VALIDITY

Up to 3 months, varied validity. All visa issuance is subject to consular discretion.

APPOINTMENT REQUIREMENT (IN-PERSON)

Please note that the South Africa (VFSGlobal) Visa Application Centre only accepts visa applications via an appointment system. YOU MUST ATTEND THE APPOINTMENT IN-PERSON YOURSELF TO FILE THE APPLICATION (see also below biometric enrolment requirement).

To make an appointment, please book online (https://www.vfsglobal.com/southafrica/uk/Schedule_an_Appointment.html). You may also re-schedule / cancel the appointment using the same web link.

BIOMETRIC ENROLMENT

All visa applicants (apart from Minors under 12 years old) are required to enrol their biometric data when submitting a South Africa visa application. These biometric data will be collected using a quick, discreet and non-intrusive process that captures a facial image with a digital camera and a 10-digit fingerprint scan with a digital fingerprint scanner.

CONSULAR FEES PAYMENT

You must also make payment of the consular fees yourself (see processing times section below for full pricing structure).

All fees can be paid by credit card, debit card (except American Express), or cash (change may not be available at the time of the application). Bank drafts should be made payable to ‘VF Services UK Limited’.

RETURN DELIVERY

If you cannot attend the centre to collect your passport in person, you can send a nominated person to collect on your behalf. This person must bring the original or a copy of the receipt, and a letter of authorization signed by yourself and authorising the named person to collect your passport. The nominated person should also carry their own identification.

Alternatively, applicants unable to collect their passports within the given time slots, always can opt for Courier Service, whereby passports are returned via Courier Delivery DX at an additional fee of £14.95 per envelope/passport (see below).

APART FROM LONDON, THE COURIER SERVICE FOR THE RETURN OF YOUR PASSPORT IS MANDATORY. YOU CANNOT COLLECT IN-PERSON YOUR ENDORSED PASSPORT FROM THE SOUTH AFRICA (VFSGLOBAL) VISA APPLICATION CENTRES IN EDINBURGH AND MANCHESTER.

COURIER SERVICE:

Using the Courier Service allows applicants to have their Passport/Travel document returned by Special Delivery; VFS uses the services of the private courier company DX to any delivery address in the United Kingdom chosen by the applicant. This can be purchased at the time of the visa application submission and you will receive a DX reference number, which can be tracked on the courier company’s website (www.dxdelivery.com) in order to obtain an update about the courier process at any given time.

EMBASSY INFORMATION

South Africa Visa Application Centre
66 Wilson Street
London
EC2A 2BT

Tel: 09057650123

Email: info.sauk@vfshelpline.com
Website: https://www.vfsglobal.com/southafrica/uk/index.html

Passport collection time: 16:00 to 17:00 (Monday to Friday)
OTHER LOCATIONS (EDINBURGH AND MANCHESTER): https://www.vfsglobal.com/southafrica/uk/contact_us.html

EMBASSY DISCLAIMER

IMPORTANT: The South Africa (VFSGlobal) Visa Application Centre in London reserves the right to request additional documentation in support of an application, and can amend / increase consular fees without prior notice. Before starting the request form, if you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact us.

NEXT STEPS

Global Visas can assist with arranging the appointment, reviewing your documents and provide guidance on what to expect, before the scheduled date / time. This will ensure upon presentation of your documents to the visa officer at the South Africa (VFSGlobal) Visa Application Centre in London, there are no errors (which can lead to additional complications / further requests and ultimately, delays in processing).

UNFORTUNATELY, GIVEN THE APPLICANT IS REQUESTED TO ATTEND IN-PERSON, SUCH APPLICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO HIGHER SCRUTINY THEREFORE WE HIGHLY ADVISE TO USE THE GLOBAL VISAS REVIEW ONLY SERVICE.

Review document list below, select visa type (see 'PROCESSING TIMES / FEES' below) and complete request form / payment, if you wish to use our REVIEW ONLY SERVICE.

Prepare documentation and REVIEW APPOINTMENT AVAILABILITY. Please do be mindful of originals, and again if you wish to use our review only service, provide our team sufficient time for step 3 below.

Access the DRAG N’ DROP email (supported by Dropbox Inc.), where you can securely upload scans of all documentation for our review. This additional email will be sent to you within 1 – 2 business hours of completing the request form. You may also find further information on the DRAG N’ DROP process via the menu above. YOU MUST ALLOW OUR TEAM 1 WORKING DAY TO COMPLETE THE REVIEW PROCESS.

Only once your documents have been reviewed, must you attend your appointment at the scheduled date and time with all originals, to submit your application IN-PERSON to the relevant Consulate / Embassy.

SOUTH AFRICA SECTION 11 (2) VISA REQUIREMENTS

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PASSPORT

Original passport. This must:

be valid for more than 1 month beyond the validity of the requested visa
have at least three blank visa pages
be signed and issued less than 10 years ago

PASSPORT PHOTOGRAPHS

Two original recent 45mm x 35mm colour photographs. These must:

be taken within the last month
be taken against a plain light background and printed on photographic paper
show full frontal face, have a neutral expression and your mouth closed
have eyes open and free from reflection or glare from glasses
not have hair in front of face or have a head covering (unless it’s for religious or medical reasons)

DO NOT ATTACH THE PHOTOGRAPHS TO THE APPLICATION FORM

APPLICATION FORM

Signed, dated and fully completed original application form. Please see attached: South Africa – Visa Application Form.

BUSINESS SUPPORT LETTERS

Business support letters from the prospective employer in South Africa and/or United Kingdom confirming the following:

Addressed to the “South African High Commission in London”
Letters need to be on company headed paper and dated within the last month
Letters need to be signed by authorised company signatories
Purpose or necessity of the work
Nature of the work
Qualification and skills required for the work
Duration of the work
Place of work
Dates of travel to South Africa
Proof of remuneration or stipend that the foreigner will receive from the employer
Identity and contact details of the prospective employer or relevant contact person from the host institution

Please do contact us if you require assistance in drafting the support letters.

A CLEAR COLOUR COPY IS ACCEPTABLE FROM THE EMPLOYER IN SOUTH AFRICA HOWEVER YOU MUST PROVIDE AN ORIGINAL FROM THE UK ORGANISATION.

CV / RESUME

Clear colour copy of your detailed CV / Resume, with full information on your employment history, industry skills / expertise and recognised qualifications.

TRAVEL ITINERARY

Clear colour copy of valid flight booking / travel itinerary mentioning:

applicant’s name
travel dates to South Africa

This must show a round-trip or onward travel. If the latter, the traveller must also provide all documentation / immigration approvals (if applicable) for the onward travel.

THIS DOES NOT HAVE TO BE CONFIRMED AND MAY BE A TENTATIVE BOOKING.

PROOF OF ACCOMMODATION

Clear colour copy of CONFIRMED accommodation (hotel, apartment, hostel, etc) booking mentioning:

applicant’s name
dates of stay in South Africa
accommodation address details

THIS MUST COVER THE WHOLE PERIOD OF STAY IN SOUTH AFRICA.

PROOF OF SUFFICIENT FUNDS

Clear original copies of your last 3 months bank statements, as a proof of sufficient funds. These must:

show a sufficient amount per day of stay (at least £600.00 for the closing balance), to cover the expenses during your intended stay in South Africa and for the return to the UK
clearly state your name and address

BANK STATEMENTS WHICH ARE DOWNLOADED FROM THE INTERNET MUST BE STAMPED/CERTIFIED BY THE BANK.

PROOF OF UK ADDRESS

Clear colour copy of proof of address. One of the following documents:

Water, Gas or Electricity Bill
Council Tax Letter
Bank Statements

The document must:

clearly state your name and full UK address
BE MORE THAN 6 MONTHS OLD AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION

PROOF OF UK RESIDENCE (IMMIGRATION)

Valid proof of UK residence. This must be presented as your valid original UK residency visa in your passport / in the form of a valid original UK Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) card.

This must be valid for at least one months beyond your requested visa validity.

RED FLAGS

YELLOW FEVER CERTIFICATE

Applicants travelling to or from any other country affected by Yellow Fever in a space of 14 days before arriving or after leaving South Africa must provide a valid Yellow Fever Certificate. This will be based on WHO’s periodical list of yellow fever countries.

MEDIA / FILM APPLICANTS

Media / Film applicants must provide an additional letter of support from their home employer undertaking to provide proof of accommodation and sufficient financial means.

Please do contact us if you require further assistance with this requirement.

PROCESSING TIMES / FEES

All fees are charged per individual traveller. Please click here to see the Global Visas service fees pricing structure, for cancelled cases. Furthermore, the below quoted Global visas service fees are for REVIEW ONLY.

As a reminder, Consular fees will not be charged and payment must be made by the applicant directly to the Embassy / Consulate.

Do also be aware that consular fees are non-refundable once the application has been submitted; including if the application is then rejected or if you are issued a different visa validity to that requested.

TO START THE REQUEST, PLEASE CLICK ON THE GREEN THUMB ICON, DEPENDING ON WHICH VISA COMBINATION YOU WILL BE APPLYING FOR.

7 WORKING DAYS SERVICE*

UP TO 3 MONTHS, VARIED VALIDITY:

Global visas service fees	£90.00 excl. VAT
Consular fees:	£35.00 incl. VAT
VFSGlobal appointment fees**	£40.00 excl. VAT

Global visas service fees:
£90.00 excl. VAT

Consular fees:
£35.00 incl. VAT

VFSGlobal appointment fees** :
£40.00 incl. VAT

*Some cases may take longer. Furthermore, the processing time for submissions made in Edinburgh and Manchester is 9 working days. PLEASE BE MINDFUL OF THIS.

**This fee must be paid online only and cannot be paid at the South Africa (VFSGlobal) Visa Application Centre. You will be prompted to pay this fee when scheduling your appointment. Please ensure that you take the email confirmation of proof of payment when attending your appointment.

VISA TIPS

APPLICATION PREPARATION

Be proactive. Review the whole application process and makes notes on anything you require clarity on. By addressing this with your visa agent will make the process easier and more efficient.

DOCUMENT REQUIREMENTS

Be mindful that each document has its own requirements (i.e. passport validity / photo sizes / form signing / originals / information required for support letters etc). It is important that each requirement is adhered to.

DATA ACCURACY

Personal information must be accurate and consistent across all your documentation. Passport information, employment details, travel dates, postal addresses, points of contact etc. You must paint a consistent and accurate picture of your trip.

APPLICATION TIMESCALE

Always remember timescales. Some documents may take longer to obtain (i.e. documents from abroad / from official govt bodies / may require official certification or legalisation). Taking this into consideration along with processing times is very important.

PRACTICAL CONSIDERATIONS

Taking a practical approach to immigration is very important. Being considerate of consular closures, travel plans, processing times, delivery timeframes, receiving original supporting documents etc. You must be mindful and plan for such considerations.