South Africa visa requirements for Senegaleses

Travel and visa requirements

Basic Travel Requirements for Senegaleses visiting South Africa

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


  • A duly completed visa application form signed by the applicant.
  • A certified/notarized copy of the bio page of the applicant's passport is required.
  • The applicant’s passport must be valid within the last 6 months beyond stay in South Africa and have two blank pages for the required visa stamp.
  • Two (2) passport photos with a white or light background.
  • Proof of legal status for non-Senegal citizens (Certified/notarized copy of permanent residence card.)
  • Proof of itinerary/reservation of round trip air tickets. Please do not purchase air tickets until you obtain a South African visa.
  • Proof of sufficient funds (in the form of three months recent bank statements stamped by the bank) for own maintenance for the duration of stay in South Africa.
  • Proof of hotel accommodation (confirmed hotel reservation) or a letter of invitation from the host (relative or friend) in South Africa.
  • Proof of host’s legal status in South Africa (copy of I.D. Book/ passport if South African citizen) or copy of passport and a copy of visa or residence status in South Africa, certified by the South African Police Service.
  • Yellow fever certificate is required if the applicant is passing through the yellow fever belt area before entering South Africa.
  • A non-refundable fee of $36.00 money should be paid to the Embassy of South Africa in Senegal.
  • Certified/notarized copy of the birth certificate in case of children below 18 years
  • Consent letter from the parent(s) in case of child/children travelling alone or with other parents
  • A statement or documentation detailing the purpose and duration of the visit.

South Africa Visa for Senegaleses

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 buissness days 90 days
Business visa 5 buissness days 90 days

General Requirements for South Africa Visa


  • A duly completed visa application form signed by the applicant.
  • A certified/notarized copy of the bio page of the applicant's passport is required.
  • The applicant’s passport must be valid within the last 6 months beyond stay in South Africa and have two blank pages for the required visa stamp.
  • Two (2) passport photos with a white or light background.
  • Proof of legal status for non-Senegal citizens (Certified/notarized copy of permanent residence card.)
  • Proof of itinerary/reservation of round trip air tickets. Please do not purchase air tickets until you obtain a South African visa.
  • Proof of sufficient funds (in the form of three months recent bank statements stamped by the bank) for own maintenance for the duration of stay in South Africa.
  • Proof of hotel accommodation (confirmed hotel reservation) or a letter of invitation from the host (relative or friend) in South Africa.
  • Proof of host’s legal status in South Africa (copy of I.D. Book/ passport if South African citizen) or copy of passport and a copy of visa or residence status in South Africa, certified by the South African Police Service.
  • Yellow fever certificate is required if the applicant is passing through the yellow fever belt area before entering South Africa.
  • A non-refundable fee of $36.00 money should be paid to the Embassy of South Africa in Senegal.
  • Certified/notarized copy of the birth certificate in case of children below 18 years
  • Consent letter from the parent(s) in case of child/children travelling alone or with other parents
  • A statement or documentation detailing the purpose and duration of the visit.

South Africa Visa Fees


Visa Type

Sub Types

Visa Fees

Tourist visa

36.00 (USD)

Business visa

36.00 (USD)

South Africa Visa Application Centres & Embassies in Senegal


Location

Address

Dakar

Edificio Lista Calle de Claudio Coello 91-6 Cor of J Ortega Y Gasset Dakar Senegal

www.saesenegal.org

ambassadeafsud@sentoo.sn

(+221) 865 1959

Frequently Asked Questions


What is the official language of South Africa?

At least thirty-five languages indigenous to South Africa are spoken in the Republic, ten of which are official languages of South Africa: Ndebele, Northern Sotho, Sotho, SiSwati, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa, Zulu and Afrikaans. The eleventh official language is South African English, which is the primary factor language used in parliamentary and state discourse, though all official languages are equal in legal status.


How many capital does South Africa have?
The country has three capitals for the three centers of power. Pretoria is home to the Union Buildings, and the office of the President. Cape Town is where parliament is located, hence the other capital. Bloemfontein is the third capital, it is the judicial capital of South Africa.

What is South Africa best known for?

South Africa is famous for its Table Mountain, Kruger National Park, Cape Town, among other interest things. Tremendously rich in minerals and mines, South Africa is considered a leader in the world with almost 90 per cent of all the platinum metals on planet earth and about 41 per cent of all the gold in the world.