SO UTH AF RICA VISA A PPLICA TIO N CHEC KLIST

The South African High Commission has provided guidance to help you submit your application.
This guidance is available from : https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ken/en/zaf

This form will be used by the staff m em ber who accepts your visa application to record the documents you have subm itted with your application.
I M PO RTANT INF O R M ATIO N
1. CH ILDREN B ELO W 1 Y EAR O F AGE DO NO T REQ UIRE A YE LLO W FE VE R C ERTIFICATE
2. PLEAS E ENSURE YOUR P ASSPORT IS SIGNED.
3. APPLICANT S AR E REQUI ED TO SUBMIT TH EIR APPL I CATIONS IN PERSON
4. FO R G RO UP APPLI CATIONS, K INLDY PROVIDE COPIES O F SUPPO RTI NG DOCUMEN TATIO N TO EA CH APPLICATION.
5. ADDITIONAL DO CUME NTS REQ UES TE D A F TER SUBM ISSIO N O F AN APP LICATIO N SHO ULD BE DE LIV ER ED
TO TH E SO UTH AFRICA H IGH CO MM ISSION O FFICES O N LEN AN A RO A D UNLESS OTHERWISE ADVISED.

M ANDATORY REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL VISA TYPES

Available Available

Completed Application Form(DHA-Bi-84 A valid passport in respect of each applicant, and the
FO RM 11) in Black Ink only applicable fee, with at least 2 clear pages. Passport must
be valid for a period of one month after departure from the
Republic of South Africa.

A photocopy of a valid s i g n e d Yellow Photocopy of bio-data page of your current passport and
Fever page together with the cover page immediate previous if submitting a new one on application
date

Passport size photograph (45 x 35 mm ) (not more than 12

Verifiable return flight booking OR itinerary of months old) P l e a s e visit our website
country to country if travelling by road. https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ken/en/zaf for more
information on photograph specifications.
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Signed confirmation of em ploym ent/study letter from For self-employed applicants, letter from their
an em ployer/institution, with contact details, (full Business, certificates of Registration documents/ownership with
nam es of the em ployers, approved signatories, physical current contact address. If retired, please submit a written
address and phone num bers) PROOF OF statement. PROOF OF OCCUPATION IS MANDATORY
OCCUPATION IS MANDATORY
Non-refundable fee of Kshs.4,800.00 (to For foreign nationals, you are required to have a W O RK ,
Countries that are not fee exem pt). This STUDY O R RESIDENCE P ERM IT valid for O NE year
excludes VFS Service Fee and above ENDO RSED O N YO UR PASSPO R T.

BUSINESS VISITOR
Signed Introduction/recommendation letter from an
employer, where applicable, with contact details, A signed letter of invitation/confirmation of
(full names of the Employers, approved signatories, training/conference, etc. from the inviting host with full
physical address and phone numbers), stating details of the Company’s authorized representative;
purpose and period of visit. physical address and phone numbers (landline number
is compulsory).

Proof of funds in form of an original 3-month Confirmed Hotel Reservations

Current Bank Statement, sta ped and signed by the
Bank

H O LIDAY VISITOR
Confirmed Hotel Reservations A statement/letter by applicant confirming the purpose and
duration of the visit. If Self-employed, submit a signed
letter and attach documents of ownership. If retired,
Please submit a written statement. If a student, attach a
document from their learning Institution.
Proof of funds in form of an original 3-month
Current Bank Statement, sta ped and signed by the Sponsors’ business/tax registration documents

Bank

For self-employed applicants, letter from their

business, certificates of Registration Marriage Certificate/Affidavit accom panied by a letter if
documents/ownership with current contact address one spouse is taking care of expenses

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 SO UTH AF RICA VISA A PPLICA TIO N CHEC KLIST
VISITING A FRI END O R F AMILY M EM BER
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Signed letter of invitation from a person Recently Certified copies of the host/invitee’s identity document,
living in South Africa with physical if he/she is a Foreign National in South Africa, copy of the
address and phone number. passport and the Perm it legalizing him/her to stay in the Republic
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Proof of Residence by provision of last 1- must be attached. (certification not older than 3 months)
months Utility Bills in form of either
Electricity or Water, duly certified by
local Post Office, Lawyer, Police or
Electricity/water company (certification
not older than 3 months)

Self-introduction letter with physical address, Proof of funds in form of an original 3-month
phone number with purpose and period of visit. Current Bank Statement, sta ped and signed by the
for the last 3 month signed and stamped.

AC COM P ANYI NG CH ILDREN

In addition to the requirements for the specific purpose of travel, Accompanying children under 18 years will be required to
provide:

Proof of funds in form of an original 3-month Birth Certificate for Minors/Children travelling with
Current Bank Statement, stamped and signed by the bank parents. W here applicable, Consent letter/s with copy/’s of
parent/s identification card/passport data page should be
attached to the application.
W here applicable, a copy of a court order
granting the applicant parental responsibilities and A letter from the person who is to receive the child in the
rights in respect of the child Republic, containing his or her residential address in the
Republic where the child will be residing
W here the application is for t he attendance of
an activity or event, include a letter from the If the child is a student, attach a document from their
organization under whose control the activity or learning Institution.
event will take place, confirm ing such attendance
and whether or not the foreigner will be
Remunerated, and if remunerated, the amount of the
remuneration.

M EDIC AL T REATM EN T
Signed Referral letter from a Doctor in Signed Appointment letter from a Doctor in South Africa with
Kenya specifying the nature of health contactable details of the doctor, (Landline number as well as the
problem. (Landline number as well as physical address).
the physical address).

Proof of funds in form of an original 3-month

Current Bank Statement, sta ped and signed by the Confirmed Hotel Reservations (where applicable)
Bank

TR ANSIT VISA
Completed Application Form (DH A-Bi84 FO RM Transit Visa requirements must include the Visa of the neighboring
11) in Black Ink Only country where the applicant will be transiting(if applicable)

Proof of funds in form of an original 3-month Current Bank Statement, signed

and stamped by the bank
Self-introduction letter with physical address
and phone number.

Principal Applicant’ Name

Signature Date

I M P O R T A N T I N FO R M AT I ON: WH ERE I T IS CO NSIDERED I N TH E INTER EST OF SO UTH AFRICA TO CALL FO R

FURTH E R INFO RM ATIO N IN REG AR D TO AN Y O F TH E C AT EG ORIESO F APPLICA NTS, TH E SO UTH AFRICA H IGH

CO M MISSIO N RESERVES TH E RIGH T TO DO SO AND TH E APPLICANTS’ ARE H UM BL Y REQ UE STE D O BLIG E.

Updated: 06/04/2020
Date:
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