1. Original Passport [The passport should be valid for at least six months from the date of submission of the visa application with at least two blank pages]
2. One Visa Application Form to be filled and signed by the applicant. (No correction or use of whitener on the form allowed) – Should be in Black Ink Only.
3. Two recent color photographs 35 x 45mm in size with white background with 80 % face Coverage.
4. Covering letter from the Applicant on [If Self-employee - Company letterhead/If employee -Personal Letterhead] stating his name, designation, purpose, and duration of stay, Should be typed and addressed to “The Visa Officer, South African High Commission, New Delhi”.
5. Confirmed Return Air Tickets
6. Proof of hotel booking (on Hotel’s Letterhead), (verifiable) stating the name, passport number of applicant(s) and duration of visit, physical address, as well as contact details of the hotel as well as the authorized signature name, designation, and signature{Applicable only if traveling for Tourism purposes}
7. A day-to-day itinerary/travel plan must be mentioned on the cover letter for your stay in South Africa. {Applicable only if traveling for Tourism purposes only}
8. Proof of sufficient funds:
Bank statement for last 6 months including address and telephone number of the bank, A/C holder’s name, address with stamp & signature of the bank (Min 80000Per person)
Income tax returns for the last 3 years
9. If you are self-employed:
i. Registration of the company/ partnership deed/ Memorandum of Article (MOA) is required
ii. GST Certificate of the Company
10. If You are Employee:
i. NOC Letter Form Company ii. Last 3 months Salary Slips
11. If Student:
i. NOC for leave from school/ university mentioning the name, passport number of applicant(s), and duration of the visit. The letter must have the physical address, as well as contact details of the authorized signature’s name, and signature.
12. If the Housewife is traveling alone then:
i. NOC from the husband on plain paper is required and must be addressed to the South African High Commission, New Delhi, India. + Passport or PAN card copy.
13. If the widowed:
i. Spouse's Death certificate copy needs to be enclosed.
14. For Family/ Friend Visit :
Invitation Letter addressed to
The Visa Officer,
South Africa High Commission,
New Delhi”
mentioning the applicant's name, Passport no, duration of stay, and sponsoring details.
· Inviter’s Passport copy and Visa Copy
If a TCS employee traveling on BV 11.2 (Short Term)
and wants to accompany the applicant to South Africa then an Accommodation and Invitation
letter is required which has been submitted for BV 11.2
· Bank Statements for Last 6 Months
· ITR/Form 16 for last 3 years
· Salary slip for last 3 Months
