South Africa Tourist Visa FAQs
What type of South Africa tourist visa do you process?
- Sticker
- E-visa (Online)
- E-visa (VFS Submission)
I want to apply for a South Africa visa, what are the requirements?
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International passport (must be valid for at least 6months)
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5X5 white background passport photograph
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Work details i.e., introduction letter, Work ID card, etc
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CAC registration certificate if you own a business
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3 months bank statement (all pages must be stamped by the bank)
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Yellow Fever Card
How much does South Africa visa application & processing fee cost?
- Processing fee per Adult: NGN81,800
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Processing fee per Child: NGN40,900
South Africa Sticker Visa Fees:
- VFS service fee: NGN25,400 (mandatory).
- SMS fee: NGN400 (mandatory).
- Courier services: NGN8,500 – NGN11,000 (optional).
- Premium lounge: NGN12,500 (optional).
- Visa application fee: NGN7,100 (mandatory).
South Africa E-visa Fees:
- E-visa fee: $87
What is the difference between visa application fee and visa processing fee?
- Visa Application fee is the fee you pay to the embassy for applying for a visa
- Visa Processing fee is the fee you pay to TATAgency for visa services rendered to you
What does Visa Processing fee cover?
- Filling of client’s application form
- Flight reservation
- Hotel reservation
- Advisory services based on our experience
- Documentation review
- Guiding client through the application process
- Further assistance where needed
- Preparing client for interview through a pre-interview stage with TATAgency
Do I have to pay all the money at once?
No, you pay 85% of the processing fee (N69,530 per Adult & N34,765 per child), when the visa is approved, you will pay the balance. All other fees are to be paid in full.
What is the duration of the Visa?
7-30days: You might only be able to stay for 7-30days maximum per time but this is at the discretion of the consular
How long is the visa processing time with the embassy?
- Sticker Visa: 3-4 weeks after submission
- E-visa (online only): 3-8 weeks after submission
- E-visa (VFS submission): 15-20 business days after submission
What if I am not working and I do not have a business, can I still apply?
Who is a Sponsor?
Will I go for interview?
No
Is it paper submission or online?
- For sticker visa, It’s paper submission but you must have your appointment booked and confirmed before you can go and submit at the VFS centre.
- For E-visa, there are two types: the one you will go for submission at the VFS and the other that is online submission only.
When will I go for submission at the visa application centre office (VFS)?
- For sticker visa:
Submission is based on the available appointment date. Please note that the appointment date availability changes from time to time.
- For E-visa:
If you are going for the one that requires you to submit at the embassy: submission is based on the available appointment date
If you are going for strictly online, you will submit within our internal processing time.
Will you review my documents before I submit?
Must I get an invitation letter before I can apply?
I was just refused visa. Can I apply, if yes, when is the best time to reapply?
How much should I have in my account?
Is your visa guaranteed?
guide you for a better chance based on our vast knowledge and experience on visa application
If I am not physically in Lagos or Abuja, can I still apply with TATAgency?
Do TATAgency assist with work permit visa?
What if I am refused a visa, will there be a refund?
Can I travel immediately my visa is out?
How do I trust TATAgency?
- We are registered with CAC
- We are IATA Accredited
- We are reggistered with NCAA
- We have our office in Lagos and Canada
- You can visit our website: www.tatagency.com