If you are planning a trip to South Africa from United States be aware of current South African visa requirements and regulations as these tend to change over night. There are different types of visas which are available for foreigners intending to enter South Africa and you will have to make sure that you apply for the correct visa that suited to the purpose of your trip.

Read about the types of South African visas from the links below to ensure you are applying for the right type of visa.

South African Tourist Visa | South African Business Visa
Other South African Visas | South African Visa Forms
South African Visa Letters | South African Embassy in Houston

South African Travel Visas

South African tourist visa is granted for a limited time of leisure travel and no strictly business activities allowed.

South African business visa is for partaking in short term commerce in South Africa.

South African Transit visa, is generally valid for 3 days or less, for transferring through a port in South African to a third destination.

On-arrival visa for South Africa is given at a port of entry in South Africa. This is different from not needing a visa at all, as the visitor sholud still get the visa before they can in fact seek to pass through immigration.

Student visa for South Africa, which permits its holder to study at an institution of higher education in South African.

South African temporary worker visa, is for people to work in an organisation in Belgium.

Spousal visa or partner visa, given to the spouse, civil partner or de facto partner of a resident or South African citizen.

South African Marriage visa is given for a lengthy time prior to civil partnership wedding based on a proven relationship with a citizen or resident of South Africa.

For all other types of visas please visit South African visa information.

Please note: In individual situations, you may be expected to furnish additional documents. Procedures and rules in Embassy of South Africa can and do, alter overnight. We accept no responsibilty for any such changes or any transaction initiated directly between an applicant and the South African embassy.