Your Guide to South Africa Visa Medical

South Africa is considered as one of the most diverse and promising countries around the world. Today, South Africa not only offers its door to the world through its natural beauty, wildlife, and lovely beaches but more importantly a new gateway to a productive business destination. Giving the experience of both the pleasure of nature and the opportunity for business development, South Africa truly attracts the attention of the world.

But just like any other country, South Africa has several policies and guidelines relating to tourists, migrant workers, and its business partners. Considering the importance of peaceful and harmonious relationships between its residents and visitors, South Africa implements visa requirements to every individual who seeks to enjoy and visit the country. The importance of acquiring a visa will allow you to travel to South Africa and that the South African Authority has appropriately and legally reviewed your stay and that you’re eligible to enter the country on a specific purpose.  Your visa is simply considered your visitor’s permit. It includes information such as the purpose and the length of your stay. Your visa also determines that you have properly undergone state related tests and requirements to enter the country validly. Given the importance of securing a valid visa, here are few guidelines which will help you understand what it needs to know to get your visa. Let’s get started!

South African visa is granted to the following:

• 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 to marry within 90 days
• study purposes (max stay 3-months)
• charitable or voluntary activities
• research
• conferences
• to work in the production of a movie or show
• for medical purposes (max stay 3-months) and,
• sport events

Several documents are also required to be submitted in line with your visa application such as:

• A passport or travel document valid for no less than 30 days after the expiry of your intended visit
• Your passport must have at least TWO unused pages for entry/departure endorsements
• A completed Form BI-84 (application for a visa)
• Payment of the prescribed fee
• A yellow-fever vaccination certificate (if required)
• Statement and documentation confirming the purpose and duration of your visit
• Two color passport photographs
• A return or onward ticket if you are traveling by air
• If you have children (minors) traveling 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

Your visa medical for South Africa includes a full medical examination and a discussion of your medical history, supported with additional tests such as:

Now that you know how to secure a valid visa for South Africa, you are now ready to explore and witness the beautiful places, culture, and top destinations South Africa has to offer.