South Africa visa requirements for Congoleses

Travel and visa requirements

Basic Travel Requirements for Congoleses visiting South Africa

Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to apply for a South African Visa.


  • An international passport with at least 1-month validity left from departure date from South Africa with 2 pages for stamping.
  • Completed and signed BI-84E visa application form.
  • Two recent passport photograph taken in a white background.
  • Invitation letter.
  • Proof of flight reservation.
  • Proof of civil status.
  • Copy of return flight ticket.
  • Most recent bank statements showing the applicant’s name, account balance and date of statement.
  • Proof of accommodation.
  • Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
  • Yellow fever vaccination.
  • Cover letter mentioning travel details.
  • Travel itinerary.
  • Receipt of visa fees.

South Africa Visa for Congoleses

Facts about South Africa


South Africa is popular for its natural landscape, game reserves, and cultural heritage. Tourists interested in natural history would have a good time visiting the country. A wide range of species can be found in various nature parks around the country. The most popular national parks are the Kruger National Park and Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, other smaller parks are Addo National Park and Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Park. There are also beaches which offer activities like surfing and kayaking. In addition to its numerous natural attractions, South Africa also boasts a large number of attractions of cultural significance. They include caves forming part of the Cradle of Humankind in Gauteng, the ruins of the Kingdom of Mapungubwe in northern Limpopo, the wine routes of the Western Cape amongst others.
 
The tourism industry is one of the most important industries of the South African economy. In 2012, the country was responsible for directly contributing ZAR 102 billion of South African GDP and supports 10.3% of jobs in the country. In 2014, over 9 million tourists visited South Africa which was a 0.1% increase from the number of visitors recorded the previous year.
 
Foreigners visiting South Africa are not allowed to enter the country with more than ZAR25,000 but can enter the country with unlimited foreign currency. No Kruger coin is allowed. On exit from the country, you cannot be in possession of more than ZAR25,000 but can leave with unlimited foreign currency if the amount was declared on entry. Foreigners can leave the country with up to 15 Kruger coins if there is proof it was purchased with foreign currency.
 
Citizens of Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Malta, Portugal, Russia, Spain, the United Kingdom, etc can gain entry visa-free for a stay of 90 days. Nationals of Angola, Antigua, and Barbuda, Cape Verde, Costa Rica, Cyprus, Hungary, Jordan, Poland, South Korea, Thailand, etc do not need a visa for stays of 30 days or less.

Types of South Africa Visa


Types of Visa Processing Time Duration of Stay
Tourist visa 5-10 working days 90 days
Business visa 5-10 working days 90 days
Student visa 5-10 working days 90 days

General Requirements for South Africa Visa


  • An international passport with at least 1-month validity left from departure date from South Africa with 2 pages for stamping.
  • Completed and signed BI-84E visa application form.
  • Two recent passport photograph taken in a white background.
  • Invitation letter.
  • Proof of flight reservation.
  • Proof of civil status.
  • Copy of return flight ticket.
  • Most recent bank statements showing the applicant’s name, account balance and date of statement.
  • Proof of accommodation.
  • Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
  • Yellow fever vaccination.
  • Cover letter mentioning travel details.
  • Travel itinerary.
  • Receipt of visa fees.

South Africa Visa Fees


Visa Type

Sub Types

Visa Fees

Tourist visa

45.00 (USD)

Business visa

45.00 (USD)

Student visa

45.00 (USD)

South Africa Visa Application Centres & Embassies in Congo


Location

Address

Brazzaville

77 Avenue Ngongo Lutete, Gombe PO Box 7829

www.saembassbrazza.com

adamsr@dirco.gov.za

+ 242 81 08 49

Frequently Asked Questions


What is South Africa famous for?

South Africa is famous for a lot of things. The country is one of the world's largest producers of gold. It is also the country with the strongest economy in Africa. South Africa is also known for its wines and it was the first country in Africa to host a football WorldCup.


How is the climate in South Africa?

South Africa has climatic conditions that range from the Mediterranean to temperate, subtropical and desert climate. The main factors influencing the weather conditions are the altitude and the surrounding oceans (Atlantic and Indian).


Is it easy to move around in South Africa?

South Africa has a number of transportation options available to visitors. The easiest ways to move are through cars and taxis, hop on and hop-off buses, and pick-ups and drops. Hail taxis are however not available so you will need to walk to a taxi park in order to get a metered taxi. Ubers are also widely available.


When is the best time of the year to visit South Africa?

South Africa is a year-round destination depending on where you would be visiting and why you are visiting. Those who visit for Safari (game hunt) normally do so during the winter which is from May-September. The months of April, May, September, and October are however the best months to combine destinations across the country.