South Africa Visa for Indians: Types, Official Portal & Documents (2026)

Ways to enter South Africa

• Embassy visa

  Visitor's visa

  Apply before travel through the South African mission's official channels in India (including any online route Home Affairs offers).

  Official page(official site, opens in a new tab)

Typical documents

Commonly requested items. The official checklist for your visa category always takes priority.

• Passport valid 30 days beyond stay with 2 blank pages
• Visa application form
• Bank statements
• Return ticket and accommodation
• Yellow fever certificate if travelling from a risk country

17 listed providers file South Africa tourist applications for Indian passports. Totals below are illustrative sample figures (service + estimated government fee), not quotes. You can also apply yourself on the official portal above.

• Stamp My Visa11–27 days · sample₹16,190sample total
• Visa2Fly11–26 days · sample₹16,600sample total
• BLS International17–40 days · sample₹17,020sample total
• TT Services18–42 days · sample₹17,020sample total
• Sherpa11–26 days · sample₹17,020sample total
• Byevisa15–34 days · sample₹17,020sample total

Tips before you apply

• South Africa requires blank pages in your passport – check before applying.
• Travelling with minors? Check documents Home Affairs requires.

South Africa visa FAQ for Indians