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==Procedure==
'''Apply In-Person:''' 
#To Apply for Visitors Visa, the applicant has to approach the South African embassies and consulates residing in their respective country [http://www.dirco.gov.za/foreign/sa_abroad/index.htm link]
#:'''Note: '''The applicant has to click on their Country’s first letter to find the details of the office.
#An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer. Or the applicant can download the application form BI- 84 from the following [https://visa.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/SouthAfrica/Iran/english/pdf/APPLICATION-FOR-VISA-OR-TRANSIT-VISA.pdf link]
#The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
#Make sure that the applicant has to attach all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
#The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
#Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
#The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
#After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
#An acknowledgment receipt will be provided. Please save it for future reference.
#Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
#Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets the call from the office regarding the Visa.
#This entire process can be completed within 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.
 
==Required Documents==
'''Requirements for entering South Africa'''
The applicant will need the following if they wish to visit South Africa:
*A valid and acceptable passport or travel document for your intended stay
*At least one blank page in your passport for endorsements
*A valid visa, if required Sufficient funds to pay for your day-to-day expenses during your stay
*A return or onward ticket.
*Yellow fever certificates if your journey starts or entails passing through the yellow fever belt of Africa or South America.
 
'''Documents required to apply for a visa'''
*A passport or travel document valid for no less than 30 days after the expiry of your intended visit
*The passport must have at least TWO unused pages for entry / departure endorsements
*Completed application form [https://visa.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/SouthAfrica/Iran/english/pdf/APPLICATION-FOR-VISA-OR-TRANSIT-VISA.pdf link]
*Payment of the prescribed fee
*A yellow-fever vaccination certificate (if required)
*Statement and/or documentation confirming the purpose and duration of visit
*Two colour passport photographs
*A return or onward ticket if you are travelling by air
*If you have children (minors) travelling with you or joining in South Africa, you will need to provide the following additional documents
*Proof of guardianship or custody or
*Consent from the guardian in the case of an unaccompanied minor
*Proof of financial means to pay for your living expenses while in South Africa in the form of:
*Bank statements
*Salary advances
*Undertakings by the host(s) in South Africa
*Bursary
*Medical cover or
*Cash available (including credit cards and travellers’ cheques)

 
==Office Locations & Contacts==
'''DEPARTMENT OF HOME AFFAIRS – SOUTH AFRICA''' 
DHA Head Quarters 
Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa 
Phone: 0800 60 11 90 
Email: hacc@dha.gov.za 
Contact Details [http://www.dha.gov.za/index.php/contact-us Link] 
'''List of South African embassies and consulates''' [http://www.dirco.gov.za/foreign/sa_abroad/index.htm link] 
 
:'''Note:''' The applicant has to click on their Country’s first letter to find the details of the office. 
 

==Eligibility==
*Any person who intends to Apply for Visitors Visa, is eligible to make this application.

 
==Fees==
*The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee of '''R425''' per category.

 
==Validity==
Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

 
==Documents to Use==
*Application Form [https://visa.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/SouthAfrica/Iran/english/pdf/APPLICATION-FOR-VISA-OR-TRANSIT-VISA.pdf Link]

 
==Sample Documents==
Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.

 
==Processing Time==
*This entire process can be completed within 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

 
==Related Videos==
Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
Attach videos using the following tag <&video type='website'>video ID|width|height<&/video&> from external websites.
Please remove the '&' inside the tags during implementation.
Website = allocine, blip, dailymotion, facebook, gametrailers, googlevideo, html5, metacafe, myspace, revver,
sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube
width = 560, height = 340, Video ID = Can be obtained from the URL of webpage where the video is displayed.
e.g In the following url 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0US7oR_t3M' Video ID is 'Y0US7oR_t3M'.

 
==Instructions==
*Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
*Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

 
==Required Information==
*Name of the applicant
*Age
*Date of birth
*Gender
*City
*State
*Country
*Residential address
*Telephone number(s)
*Email
*Nationality
*Citizenship
*Passport number
*Date of expiry
*Marital status
*Expected date of arrival in the Republic
*Place of arrival
*Purpose of visit
*Duration of stay

 
==Need for the Document==
*Visitor visas are non-immigrant visas for persons who want to enter the South Africa temporarily for business, for tourism, or for a combination of both purposes.

 
==Information which might help==
*For more Information [http://www.dha.gov.za/index.php/types-of-visas Link] 
*Countries exempt from South African Visas [http://www.dha.gov.za/index.php/countries-exempt-from-sa-visas Link] 

 
==Other uses of the Document/Certificate==
Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

 
==External Links==
*[http://www.dha.gov.za/index.php/immigration-services/types-of-temporary-permits Link] 

 
==Others==
'''South African visitors’ visas may be granted for:''' 
*visits to family or friends and also for tourism purposes
*business purposes
*spouse to join a spouse who is in South Africa on a work or study permit
*children to join parents who are in South Africa on work or study permits
*fiancée/ fiancé to join his or her partner with the intension of marrying within 90 days
*study purposes (max stay 3-months)
*charitable or voluntary activities
*research
*conferences
*to work in the production of an movie or show (i.e. in the entertainment industry)
*for medical purposes (max stay 3-months)
*sport events

 

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