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Visitor’s Visa, Section 11(1)

For tourism and for visiting family and friends in South Africa.

A Visitor’s Visa gives travellers permission to enter South Africa temporarily to visit family or friends, or for tourism.

The visa is applied for at a South African embassy or mission abroad. You can apply to renew an existing visa, subject to the Department of Home Affairs’ decision to grant it.

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Temporary stays through to permanent residence.

How we work

  1. 1

    Consultation and eligibility assessment

    Contact us by phone, email or through this website to schedule a consultation. Come ready to share the visa you are interested in, your reasons for travel and your personal circumstances.

  2. 2

    Document preparation and application

    We give you a personalised list of the documents your application needs, then review the application for completeness and accuracy before it is submitted.

  3. 3

    Submission and after-care

    We keep you informed about the status and progress of your application through the communication channel you prefer.

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Tell us where you stand. We will show you the way forward.

Start a short assessment, or book a consultation with our team in Pretoria or Harare.