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How to get a South Africa visa from Tunisia
Visa types, fees, processing times and application requirements for Tunisian passport holders travelling to South Africa.
Visa types & fees
2 visa options for travelling to South Africa.
Business visa
Processing time4 to 6 weeks
Validity90 days
Fee (approx.)$36
Tourist visa
Processing time4 to 6 weeks
Validity90 days
Fee (approx.)$36
Application requirements
Documents Tunisian applicants need to provide.
- Original Tunisia passport that is valid for at least 6 months beyond stay in South Africa.
- The passport must have at least 3 empty pages for visa stamp.
- Signed application form that is correctly filled is required.
- No column of the visa form should be left blank or incomplete.
- Two recently taken passport photograph in color with white background is required.
- The passport photographs should be taken within the last three months.
- Black and white photos and photos printed on paper will not be accepted.
- Proof of sufficient funds for the duration of stay in South Africa.
- Confirmed return/onward ticket to Tunisia is required.
- All documents should be should be submitted at the embassy of South Africa.
- Applicants should provide vaccination against yellow fever certificate.
Visa type details
Tourist visa
- Passport should be valid for at least 6 months beyond the intended length of stay in South Africa.
- Application form should be correctly filled, signed and stamped.
- Bank statement showing proof of enough funds throughout stay in South Africa.
- Letter of invitation from host in South Africa introducing the applicant and the purpose of travel to South Africa.
- The letter must also state the place of stay, duration of stay, and information of host in South Africa
- The host is required to provide a copy of South Africa passport or ID card.
- The letter of invitation as well as the South Africa passport and ID card must be notarized by a Government officer in South Africa.
- The applicant must provide an invitation letter from the tour operator in South Africa if the applicant’s purpose of visit is for exploration.
- The letter must involve the contact information, and address of the tour organization.
- The tour operator’s registration letter must be approved by the Ministry of Tourism in South Africa.
- Computer-generated flight itinerary or copy of flight tickets is required.
Business visa
- The business visa is issued to foreigners travelling to South Africa for business purposes.
- Proof of sufficient funds to cover the costs of stay (e.g. bank statement for 2 recent months) is required.
- Self-employed people may need to submit proof of business registration.
- Proof of payment of visa application fee should be submitted.
- An invitation letter from the host company in South Africa introducing the applicant, stating the nature of business to be conducted in South Africa and the duration of stay in the country.
- This letter will also contain their detailed address, accompanied with the date and actual purpose of the trip.
- If the host company is going to be financially responsible for the applicant in South Africa, it should be clearly stated in the letter of invitation.
- A letter from your employer in Tunisia is to be submitted also.
- The letter should confirm the duration and purpose of your trip as well as the job position and salary earned.
- Applicants are to provide an incentive that says that you will be returning to Tunisia at the expiration of the business visa.
- Applicants are required to provide copies of previous trade relations between the company in Tunisia and the company in South Africa.
- Proof of accommodation/hotel reservations in South Africa is required.
- Current bank statements and certificates of Income-tax of the company both in Tunisia and South Africa are to be submitted.
Where to apply
South Africa embassy & visa application centers in Tunisia.
Tunis
AddressFilistin Sokak No 27 Gaziosmanpasa Ankara 06700 P O Box 30, Kucukesat Tunis Tunisia
Phone(+216) 71 79 8449
Email[email protected]
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Frequently asked questions
What is South Africa known for
South Africa is the largest nation in Southern Africa and the world's 25th largest country by land mass. Tremendously rich in minerals and mines, South Africa is considered a leader in the world with almost 90 percent of all the platinum metals on planet earth and about 41 percent of all the gold in the world.
What type of religions are practiced in South Africa
The major faiths practiced in South Africa are Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, traditional African religions and Judaism.
What is the capital of South Africa
Legally, South Africa does not have one specific national capital. The government is divided into three branches, namely the legislative, executive, and judicial. Cape Town is the legislative capital, Pretoria is the administrative capital, and Bloemfontein is the judicial capital of South Africa.
Visa fees and rules change often. Confirm the latest South Africa visa
requirements with an official embassy or consulate before booking travel.