South Africa
Visa Type: Tourist
Consul Processing Time (after submission): average of 7 working days
Visa Center Service Fee (payable at the Visa Center): ₱2,525
Visa Fee (payable at the Visa Center): ₱2,180
Visa Assistance Fee:
VIP: ₱5,000
For travel date less than 2 months ahead
Regular: ₱3,000
For travel date more than 2 months ahead
Estimated Total:
Regular: ₱7,705 For travel date more than 2 months ahead VIP: ₱9,705 For travel date less than 2 months ahead
*Please submit your application no more than 6 months before your planned travel date.
*Visa and processing fees may change without prior notice due to currency volatility.
Steps of Application:
Complete the Draft Application Form under Links and Files, after the Steps of Application.
Fill up the Visa Assistance: Step 2 Form: click here
Payment Processing
We will send a Service Request to your email for payment.
Complete the payment and send us the proof of payment for verification.
Always check your Visa Application Status: click here
Use the Service Request # that we sent to your email for payment request.
Review and Finalization
After payment verification, we will review and finalize your draft application form for accuracy.
Appointment Scheduling
We will provide you with the available appointment schedules at the visa center for you to choose from.
Fill up the Document Upload Form: click here
Preparation for Your Appointment
We will inform you of the documents you need to print and bring on the day of your appointment.
Visa Processing
After your appointment, we will await the result of your visa application.
Release of Visa Result
We will notify you once your visa result is available.
Links and Files
Affidavit of Financial Support - Template:
Requirements:
Note: Please be advised that all documents should be printed on A4 paper
Use A4-size paper as much as possible.
For any documents missing, please provide a letter of explanation.
The embassy may request additional documents after submission.
Passport (valid for at least 30 days after the intended stay/departure date from South Africa; at least two unused/blank visa pages)
Two recent (not older than 30 days/1 month) passport-size (35mm x 45mm of the picture) photographs
Fully completed visa application form-11 (DHA-84) – must be completed in black ink and block letters.
Application form-11 (DHA-84) must be signed by the applicant, and the signature should match the signature on the passport. Click here
Vaccination certificate (yellow fever) if the applicant will travel through or stay in the yellow fever belt. For the latest Yellow Fever Policy, please Click here
Proof of financial – 3 months bank statement, certified by the bank and not older than 7 days from the time of application. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
There must be 15 working days before the proposed flight itinerary.
Round-trip airline ticket reservation. No fixed flight arrangements should be made until the visa has been attained.
Proof of hotel booking or accommodation.
All supporting documents should be duly certified by the Police in South Africa, a Commissioner, or a Commissioner of Oaths.
An invitation letter from the host in South Africa must be signed; (Certified proof of billing, ID, etc.)
Marriage certificate, where applicable (For verification purposes, the applicant needs to carry the Original Marriage Certificate at the time of submission at the VFS center)
Copies of passport bio-data pages
Original covering letter signed by the applicant stating the name, passport number of applicant(s), and duration of visit. The letter must have the physical address, as well as contact details of the authorized signature’s name, designation, and signature (should clearly mention who will bear the expenses of the trip), outlining the purpose and duration of the visit. The letter must be certified/ notarized.
For foreign passport holders, a copy of a work visa/ residence permit in the Philippines (a valid Philippine visa).
For Minor Dependent Children
11.2 Visa applicant, copy of curriculum vitae
1. Documents such as the Parental Consent Affidavit form, for which the link is below, a passport copy of the parents, as well as the child's Unabridged Birth Certificate, must be carried for the Parental Consent Affidavit procedure. In case of the death of either parent, the death certificate has to be produced. In case of the death of both parents, the procedure has to be carried out by a legal guardian, and the death certificates of both parents have to be produced. In case of divorce, the legal divorce documents have to be produced.
2. Affidavit less than 3 months old as part of the application. Originals should be kept for their records while traveling. Minors who apply for a South African visa at a VFS service point shall be required to submit an attested copy of Parental Consent to South Africa.
3. If an unabridged birth certificate is in a local language, then an English translation affidavit must be produced along with the local language birth certificate.
Frequently Asked Question (FAQ)
If my visa application was denied, when can I apply again?
A general rule is 6 months after denial. However, it is advisable to wait until there are significant changes in your circumstances. For example, getting married, having a child, acquiring assets, receiving a job promotion, increasing your salary, traveling more with no record of overstaying, or obtaining visas from other countries. These factors can help strengthen your application.
When is the best time to apply for a tourist visa?
It is recommended to apply around 5-6 months before your planned travel date to allow sufficient processing time and increase your chances of securing cheaper flight tickets once your visa is approved.