March 2022
VISITOR’S VISA
TOURISM
(Maximum of 90 days)
Issued to foreign nationals who are required to have a visa prior to visiting South Africa.
Visas are processed and adjudicated within 5-10 working days, during which the original passport will remain at the Embassy.
Your appointment will be set up approximately three weeks prior to your departure date.
E-mail: bern.consular@dirco.gov.za (S.A. Embassy Bern)
Application Form: Please complete in black ink – do not sign
Passport: Must be valid 30 days after the end of your journey
Photos: Two(2) passport photos (Swiss standard) – no photos, no service
Itinerary: A flight reservation is required. Do not make final arrangements.
Purpose of visit: information regarding the tour or a statement from applicant regarding plans in South Africa
Financial means: Three (3)-month detailed bank statement. If sponsored by family member, the person’s passport copy and 3-month detailed bank statement
Invitation: If visiting family or friends in South Africa, invitation letter together with copy of ID/passport of the person inviting you
Parental Consent: Minor children should not come to the Embassy. If minor child is traveling with one parent or alone unabridged birth certificate and consent letter from both parents is required
Accommodation: Copy of -
Host family affidavit and ID/passport copy
Hotel accommodation reservation/confirmation copy
Swiss Permit: Foreign nationals residing in Switzerland (C, B, L) – original and copy
Visa fee: No cash Payment will be made online (if applicable)
Please do not make any payments in advance.
Envelope: Self-addressed-stamped envelope for the return of the passport
The supporting documents should be in English language or officially translated (except bank statements)
Please print documents before attending your appointment. The Consular staff will no longer make any copies or print documents on your behalf.
The Consular Section may accept complete applications only.
