SOUTH AFRICAN TOURIST VISA

A South African tourist visa is a non-immigrant (sticker) visa that allows an applicant to visit South Africa for a short-term tourist visit. The consulate of the Republic of South Africa in Turkey accepts applications for sticker visas.

It is important to note that in order to obtain a specific visa, the applicant is obliged to visit the consulate in person (there are exceptional cases when a proxy can apply instead of you and issue a passport after the process is completed).

✅ With a tourist visa you can:

• visit family and friends for a short time;

• Explore the country and travel to several parts of it;

• Attend cultural events and recreational workshops.

❌ Tourist visa holders are not allowed to:

• engage in any type of business or other type of paid activity;

• engage in academic activities (including: study, conference, etc.);

• apply for residency;

• get married

• Administer medical care (except for emergencies).

📑 HOW TO APPLY FOR TOURIST STICKER VISA?

For citizens of Georgia to apply for a South African tourist visa, it is necessary to arrange the documents and apply officially to the South African consulate in Turkey.

First of all, you need to mobilize the relevant documentation for the purpose of the trip. Then fill out the official visa application form. After completing the above, contact the consulate in Turkey via email, share specific documents and ask to select the date of the visit.

There are 2 ways to schedule a visit from the consulate. These are: a) writing the exact date of the visit to the applicant’s e-mail or b) arranging a phone call with the applicant.

It is worth noting that Alicante must bring all the documents that he sent to the consulate by email at the first stage. These include: a valid passport, a recent passport-style photograph and proof of financial means.

WE OFFER

✅ a detailed list of documents according to your travel purpose;

📑 filling out the application form;

🧐 professional review of the documentation provided by you;

📱 telephone and online support;

🏛️ recording and preparing for an interview at the consulate;

transfer of visa fee;

representative services in Ankara, Turkey;

♻️ All your data will be saved and later you will be able to use this information for future visa procedures.

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⏲️ PROCESSING TIME AND DECISION

Processing of the South African visa application starts from the moment of submission of the documents and it takes 15 to 20 working days.

Of course, the process is simplified/accelerated by properly mobilized documentation in advance and a perfectly filled visa application form.

🗓️ HOW LONG IS THE VALIDITY OF THE TOURIST STICKER VISA?

A tourist (sticker) visa is generally issued for the period that the applicant has presented in the visa application and documents.

Generally the visa allows a person to stay in South Africa for a minimum period of 30 days, but this is entirely at the discretion of the consul.

🔄 WHAT PROCESS SHOULD WE GO THROUGH TO GET A TOURIST STICKER VISA?

The South African Consulate in Ankara (Turkey) makes the final decision on the issue of a sticker visa.

A personal visit of the applicant to the consulate is required (if he is not served by a representative). And before this visit, the following steps need to be taken:

✅ Determine eligibility: review visa requirements and determine if you are eligible to apply;

📝 collect the necessary documents and fill out the application form;

🗓️ schedule an interview: contact the consulate to reserve a visit date;

📑 Review prepared documents such as valid passport, proof of financial support and proof of purpose of travel;

transfer the visa fee;

🏛️ attend the scheduled visit to the consulate and submit all the necessary documents so that the consulate can confirm their authenticity;

🗣️ After the interview, the consular officer will make a decision about your visa application. If approved, your visa will be stamped in your passport. And the consulate will contact you to arrange a date for visa collection.

📑 NECESSARY DOCUMENTATION

Proof of reservation at the consulate

• In the event that the visit e-mail Book by mail.

Visa application form

• The application must be completely filled out;

• It must be dated and signed.

Travel document / passport

• which should not be more than 10 years old and should have at least another 6 months validity and at least two free pages.

Air ticket reservation

• Where it is indicated which airline you will travel with and in which numbers.

Placement confirmation document

• Hotel reservation or apartment rental agreement, letter from the owner of the apartment about rent or free accommodation, invitation.

• Confirmation of accommodation booking, where numbers and hotel details will be indicated.

Notice of conviction

• The certificate must be in English, with an apostille.

Additional documentation

• an invitation

• motivation letter;

• documentation confirming financial readiness;

• Agenda plan (Itinerary).