Student Visa
For those of you wishing to enroll at a university or other higher education institution in South Africa, you are required to apply and obtain a Study Permit before proceeding to South Africa. Such applications should be submitted to the nearest South African embassy in your country. You will need the following documents when applying for a student visa:
For those of you wishing to enroll at a university or other higher education institution in South Africa, you are required to apply and obtain a Study Permit before proceeding to South Africa. Such applications should be submitted to the nearest South African embassy in your country. You will need the following documents when applying for a student visa:
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A passport valid for one year.
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An official letter of provisional admission from the institution concerned.
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Financial guarantees.
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Medical certificate and insurance.
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A repatriation guarantee (cash deposit equal to a return ticket to the country of residence).
Working Visa
Foreign students are not allowed to work in South Africa. However, a provision has been made for students who have to do practical work as part of their research at either the university where they are studying or a related organisation. In such cases, a formal application for a Working Permit should be submitted to the nearest South African embassy in the student's country of origin.
Foreign students are not allowed to work in South Africa. However, a provision has been made for students who have to do practical work as part of their research at either the university where they are studying or a related organisation. In such cases, a formal application for a Working Permit should be submitted to the nearest South African embassy in the student's country of origin.
Tourist Visa
No visas are required for nationals from Commonwealth
countries such as the USA, Japan and the European
Union, for visits up to 90 days.
For all other nationalities, a visa application must be submitted to your local South African embassy.
