Get a South Africa Visa

Business Travel Requirements for a South Africa Visa for Indian Citizens

1. Passport

   The applicant's actual passport. The passport must:

   • Have at least two blank visa pages
   • Be valid for at least one month beyond exit date
     

2. Photograph(s)

   You must provide two colour, passport type photographs that meet the following criteria:

   • Be taken within the last month and printed on high quality photo paper
   • Be taken against an all white background
   • Be 35 mm by 45mm in size
   • Provide the full frontal view of your head with your face centered in the middle and displaying a neutral (non-smiling) expression
   • You may wear neither spectacles nor headwear except for religious purposes
   • Your photos should not be affixed to your application and they may not display evidence of adhesive or staples

3. Business Cover Letter

   You must provide a Business Cover Letter from the applicant's Indian employer. All letters must be printed on company letterhead that displays an Indian postal address in order to prevent a rejection and possible delays with your visa request.

   Note that most embassies require the Business Cover Letter to be dated within one month of application submission.

   In addition your Business Cover Letter must:
   • Include the applicant's full name
   • Indicate the purpose of the visit (such as meetings, conferences, training, or business-related event)
   • Include duration of visit
   • Be signed by the authorized signatory with name, designation, and contact number

4. Letter of Invitation

   A letter of invitation from the company the applicant is visiting. This letter must:

   • Be on company letterhead paper
   • Include the full name and passport information of the applicant
   • Specify the place and purpose of the visit
   • Specify the requested number of entries and the length of visa required
   • Include the date(s) of entry and exit
   • Include the contact details of the inviting company
   • Include the CIPS certificate of the inviting company not older than three months and notarized by the Commissioner of Oaths
   • Include a copy of the ID of the person who signed the Letter of invitation- copy must be notarized by the Commissioner of Oaths
   • Bear the stamp of the inviting company
   • Be signed

5. Proof of Financial Means

   This must be provided as the applicant's original last three bank statements. The bank statements must:

   • Be on letterhead paper of the bank
   • Show a balance of at least ZAR 3000
   • Be signed and stamped by a bank officer

   If the company in India or South Africa is paying the cost of the trip of the applicant, a company bank statement is required. The bank statements must:

   • Be on letterhead paper of the bank
   • Be signed and stamped by a bank officer

6. Proof of Travel Arrangements

   Details of travel arrangements. This must be provided as:

   • A copy of the flight confirmation showing onward/return travel
   • A copy of the hotel confirmation showing hotel's full name and contact details

7. Yellow Fever Certificate

   A copy of a yellow fever certificate

8. Visa Application Form

   One fully completed and signed visa application form. The form must:

   • Be completed in block capitals
   • Be printed and signed by the applicant in black ink only

9. CIBTvisas Order Form

   Provide the CIBTvisas Order Form included in this kit.

   Please note that all card payments will only be made upon completion of the visa application process. 

10. Applicants holding previous passport(s)

    Applicants must provide the original of previously issued passport(s), if applicable.