South African Visa Application Guidelines
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?Visa-exempt ordinary passport holders can enter the country as visitors, as the conference will only last a few days. However, non-visa-exempt ordinary passport holders must apply for a visitor visa to attend the conference. The list of visa expempt countries is a available but subject to change.
Where to apply for a temporary residence visa
Any international visitor who wants to enter South Africa must apply for the appropriate temporary residence visa at:
- the South African diplomatic representative in his/her country of origin, or
- at a South African diplomatic representative in a neighbouring country if there is no South African diplomatic representation in the applicant's country of origin;
Applications for temporary residence visas are processed and finalised at the foreign offices of the Department of Home Affairs. Arrangements to travel to South Africa must only be made once the temporary residence visa has been issued.
Requirements for entering South Africa
- You will need the following if you wish to visit South Africa:
- At least one blank page in your passport for endorsements
- A valid visa, if required
- Sufficient funds to pay for your day-to-day expenses during your stay
- A return or onward ticket
- Yellow fever certificates if your journey starts or entails passing through the yellow fever belt of Africa or South America.?
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More information
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Contact Persons
- Conference Logistics:
- adamsr@sun.ac.za
- Immigration Inquires :
- immigration@sun.ac.za
