Visa Information

South African Transit visas are available “ONLY” to the following countries listed below:

1. BOTSWANA
2. NAMIBIA
3. LESOTHO
4. MOZAMBIQUE
5. SWAZILAND
6. ZIMBABWE

Please Note: Transit Visa requirement must include the Visa of the neighboring country where the applicant will be transiting to.

The fee mentioned is per applicant

Please Note:

• The visa fee in USD is subject to change without notice.
• There is a service charge of USD 90 to be charged in.UGX inclusive of VAT levied per application over and above the visa fees.
• Visa Fee and service charge to be paid at Bank Implant inside application center. Kindly carry the 1st page Passport photocopy while paying the service fee and the visa fee at the bank
• There is no exemption for VFS Service charge.
• The above fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Two Coloured Recent (less than one month from the date of application) Photographs

Applicants should submit in person. (Children below the age of 18 are exempted)

Valid Passport with validity for no less than 30 days after the expiry of the intended visit

Valid Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate

A complete and signed application form (BI-84 form) in black ink only.

Third Country (Destination) Visa

3 months local Bank Statement (Up to the Current date of submission) with bank seal and signed by bank authority

Bank Letter confirming Account Number, Account Name and Account Balance in figure and should indicate the bank email and contact number of concerned person in bank.

Foreign bank statement has to be stamped by the bank and certified by commissioner of oaths. (For that particular country)

Consent Letter (Permitting the South Africa High Commission to get information from the bank)

Return Air Booking

Prescribed Visa and service Fee.

Minor Dependent Children accompanying applicant to submit:

• An Unbridged (Full) Birth Certificate
• In case of Unaccompanied Minor, consent from both the guardian with letters signed by both the parents.
• In the case of a minor, subject to guardianship or custody, proof of guardianship.
• In the case of an adopted minor proof of that adoption along with copies of parents/guardians identification.
• In case of one parental accompanying minor, written consent from the other parent.
• In case of minor a consent Affidavit form should be filled in and signed by both parents and stamped by the commissioner of oaths.

All documents need to be presented at the center in original and a copy. Original will be seen and verified before returning back and copy will be stamped as seen by the center authority. Any document without original, the copy will be not stamped as “Original Seen” .

Kindly be informed that South Africa High Commission reserve the right to request for any additional documents from applicant.

For more information about the necessary documentation, click here

Sample Photograph: Below specs to be maintained at 45mm x 35mm

Specifications

The successful delivery of some of the department's services relies not only on our efforts. You have the responsibility of providing the Department with the correct documentation. Please find details below for all supporting documentation that the department requires:

Photographs

Photographs submitted for identity documents and passports must comply with the following specifications:

• Length - 45mm
• Width - 35mm
• The background of the photograph shall be plain and free of shadows and shall not have a white lining
• Only the head and shoulders of the person concerned shall be included in the photograph and the head from the chin to the top of the hair shall not be smaller 22mm and not larger than 25mm

Head Coverings:

• Are not permitted except for religious reasons, but your facial features from bottom of chin to top of forehead and both edges of your face must be clearly shown.
• The person concerned shall be photographed without any head-gear or veil, and any other additions to the face which tend to alter the natural likeness shall be removed. (The Director-General may exempt any person or any category of persons from any of these requirements.)

Glasses and Head Covers

If you wear glasses:

• The photograph must show your eyes clearly with no flash reflection off the glasses.
• No dark tinted lenses or heavy frames
  
  

  Make sure that the frames do not cover any part of your eyes.

• Spectacles may be worn provided that the lenses do not make the eyes invisible. Spectacles with dark lenses may be worn if the eyes will appear distorted without them or if the person is blind

Expression:

The Photograph must:

• Show you looking at the Camera with a neutral expression and mouth closed
  No obvious grinning, frowning or raised eyebrows.
• The face shall be a recognizable likeness of the person and the head, hair, eyebrows, eyes, nose and moustache or beard, if any, shall be sharply and clearly defined
• Neither the photograph nor the copies thereof may be defaced by holes, pencil or ink marks or in any other manner

The timelines given by South African High Commission in Uganda for the processing of each application is minimum 7 working days from the day of submission at Visa Application Centers.

However visa applicants should bear in mind that each application is subject to an individual assessment and processing time may vary. High Commission Visa section may ask for additional documents which may require more additional working days for processing.

Withdrawal of the Application.

If the applicant wishes to withdraw his/her application after the submission of the application at VFS Centers in Uganda, below are the requirements.

• A withdrawal form is required to be filled. This can be collected from the VFS Centre
• A covering letter mentioning the reason for the withdrawal.
• A VFS ICR copy, a copy of international passports bio –page

Conference Visas can only be issued to travelers not being paid for work by an entity within South Africa. If the applicant intends to undertake paid work in South Africa he/she will need to obtain a work permit.

Two Coloured Recent (less than one month from the date of application) Photographs

Applicants should submit in person.

Valid Passport with validity for no less than 30 days after the expiry of the intended visit

Valid Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate

A complete and signed application form (DHA-84) in black ink only.

3 months local Bank Statement (Up to the Current date of Submission) with bank seal and signed by bank authority, if applicant is incurring expenses on his/her own

Bank Letter conforming Account Number, Account Name and Account Balance in figure and should indicate the bank email and contact number of concerned person in bank.

Applicants using company documents the following are required:

Certified copies of certificate of registration, company form 7 or form 20, certified copy of certificate of incorporation and all ID copies of directors.

Foreign nationals in Uganda must hold a long-term permit valid for at least one year, with minimum of six months remaining before expiration. The permit must be endorsed in passport and certified by internal affairs that it’s a true and genuine permit before submission.

Foreign bank statement has to be stamped by the bank and certified by commissioner of oaths. (For that particular country)

Consent Letter (Permitting the South Africa High Commission to get information from the bank)

Flight Reservations

Statement and /or documentation confirming the purpose and duration of visit.

Prescribed Visa and service fee.

Hotel booking copy in applicant’s name mentioning the duration of stay. (Direct Hotel Email Address)

If applicant staying at anybody’s house in South Africa, then recent three months Municipal bill/ body corporate supporting that house address is required.

Minor Dependent Children accompanying applicant to submit:

• An Unbridged (Full) Birth Certificate
• In case of Unaccompanied Minor, consent from both the guardian with letters signed by both the parents.
• In the case of a minor, subject to guardianship or custody, proof of guardianship.
• In the case of an adopted minor proof of that adoption along with copies of parents/guardian's identification.
• In case of one parental accompanying minor, written consent from the other parent.
• In case of minor, a consent Affidavit form should be filled in and signed by both parents and stamped by the commissioner of oaths.

All documents need to be presented at the centre in original and a copy. Original will be seen and verified before returning back and copy will be stamped as seen by the centre authority. Any document without original, the copy will be not stamped as “Original Seen”.

Kindly be informed that South Africa High Commission reserves the right to request for any additional documents from applicant.

For more information about the necessary documentation, click here

Sample Photograph: Below specs to be maintained at 45mm x 35mm

Specifications

The successful delivery of some of the department's services relies not only on our efforts. You have the responsibility of providing the Department with the correct documentation. Please find details below for all supporting documentation that the department requires:

Photographs

Photographs submitted for identity documents and passports must comply with the following specifications:

• Length - 45mm
• Width - 35mm
• The background of the photograph shall be plain and free of shadows and shall not have a white lining
• Only the head and shoulders of the person concerned shall be included in the photograph and the head from the chin to the top of the hair shall not be smaller 22mm and not larger than 25mm

Head Coverings:

• Are not permitted except for religious reasons, but your facial features from bottom of chin to top of forehead and both edges of your face must be clearly shown.
• The person concerned shall be photographed without any head-gear or veil, and any other additions to the face which tend to alter the natural likeness shall be removed. (The Director-General may exempt any person or any category of persons from any of these requirements.)

Glasses and Head Covers

If you wear glasses:

• The photograph must show your eyes clearly with no flash reflection off the glasses.
• No dark tinted lenses or heavy frames
  
  

  Make sure that the frames do not cover any part of your eyes.

• Spectacles may be worn provided that the lenses do not make the eyes invisible. Spectacles with dark lenses may be worn if the eyes will appear distorted without them or if the person is blind

Expression:

The Photograph must:

• Show you looking at the Camera with a neutral expression and mouth closed
  No obvious grinning, frowning or raised eyebrows.
• The face shall be a recognizable likeness of the person and the head, hair, eyebrows, eyes, nose and moustache or beard, if any, shall be sharply and clearly defined
• Neither the photograph nor the copies thereof may be defaced by holes, pencil or ink marks or in any other manner

The timelines given by South African High Commission in Uganda for the processing of each application is minimum 7 working days from the day of submission at Visa Application Centers.

However visa applicants should bear in mind that each application is subject to an individual assessment and processing time may vary.High Commission Visa section may ask for additional documents which may require more additional working days for processing.

Withdrawal of the Application.

If the applicant wishes to withdraw his/her application after the submission of the application at VFS Centers in Uganda, below are the requirements.

• A withdrawal form is required to be filled. This can be collected from the VFS Centre
• A covering letter mentioning the reason for the withdrawal.
• A VFS ICR copy, a copy of international passports bio –page

This visa is solely for the purpose of leisure travel including vacationing, cruising, sightseeing and other recreational activities. If during any portion of their visit to South Africa the applicant intends to engage in business, or official duties he/she must refer to other relevant visa sections.

Two Coloured Recent (less than one month from the date of application) Photographs

Applicants should submit in person.

Valid Passport with validity for no less than 30 days after the expiry of the intended visit

Valid Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate

A complete and signed application form (DHA-84 form) in black ink only.

3 months local Bank Statement (applicant’s)(Up to the Current date of submission) or person sponsoring with bank seal and signed by bank authority, if applicant is incurring expenses on his/her own

Applicants using company documents the following are required :

Certified copies of certificate of registration, company form 7 or form 20, certified copy of certificate of incorporation and all ID copies of directors.

Foreign nationals in Uganda must hold a long-term permit valid for at least one year, with a minimum of six months remaining before expiration. The permit must be endorsed in the passport and certified by internal affairs that it’s a true and genuine permit before submission.

Bank Letter confirming Account Number, Account Name and Account Balance in figure and should indicate the bank email and contact number of concerned person in bank.

Foreign bank statement has to be stamped by the bank and certified by commissioner of oaths. (For that particular country)

Consent Letter (Permitting the South Africa High Commission to get information from the bank)

Flight Reservation

Statement and /or documentation confirming the purpose and duration of visit.

Prescribed Visa and service fee.

If undertaking given by citizen of south Africa, the sponsor needs to give his or her government photo ID and passport copy stamped and verified by local police in South Africa.

If undertaken given by citizen of any other country , the sponsored needs to give his or her passport copy stamped and verified by local police station

Hotel booking copy in applicant’s name mentioning the duration of stay.(Direct Hotel Email address)

If applicant is invited by the host in South Africa and he /she is to stay at host’s house then the following document’s should be attached

Invitation letter, Certified three month bank statement (Up to Current Date), Certified municipal bills /Body corporate, Lease Agreement (if applicable), copy of Government ID . Should be stamped and certified by South African local police or commissioner of oath.

Principal applicant’s , if employed, needs to provide leave letter from his or her local company.

Minor Dependent Children accompanying applicant to submit:

• An Unbridged (Full) Birth Certificate
• In case of Unaccompanied Minor, consent from both the guardian with letters signed by both the parents.
• In the case of a minor, subject to guardianship or custody, proof of guardianship.
• In the case of an adopted minor proof of that adoption along with copies of parents/guardians identification.
• In case of one parental accompanying minor, written consent from the other parent.
• In case of minor a consent Affidavit form should bd filled in and signed by both parents and stamped by the commissioner of oaths.

All documents need to be presented at the center in original and a copy. Original will be seen and verified before returning back and copy will be stamped as seen by the center authority. Any document without original , the copy will be not stamped as “Original Seen” .

Kindly be informed that South Africa High Commission reserve the right to request for any additional documents from applicant.

For more information about the necessary documentation, click here

Sample Photograph: Below specs to be maintained at 45mm x 35mm

Specifications

The successful delivery of some of the department's services relies not only on our efforts. You have the responsibility of providing the Department with the correct documentation. Please find details below for all supporting documentation that the department requires:

Photographs

Photographs submitted for identity documents and passports must comply to the following specifications:

• Length - 45mm
• Width - 35mm
• The background of the photograph shall be plain and free of shadows and shall not have a white lining
• Only the head and shoulders of the person concerned shall be included in the photograph and the head from the chin to the top of the hair shall not be smaller 22mm and not larger than 25mm

Head Coverings:

• Are not permitted except for religious reasons, but your facial features from bottom of chin to top of forehead and both edges of your face must be clearly shown.
• The person concerned shall be photographed without any head-gear or veil, and any other additions to the face which tend to alter the natural likeness shall be removed. (The Director-General may exempt any person or any category of persons from any of these requirements.)

Glasses and Head Covers

If you wear glasses:

• The photograph must show your eyes clearly with no flash reflection off the glasses.
• No dark tinted lenses or heavy frames
  
  

  Make sure that the frames do not cover any part of your eyes.

• Spectacles may be worn provided that the lenses do not make the eyes invisible. Spectacles with dark lenses may be worn if the eyes will appear distorted without them or if the person is blind

Expression:

The Photograph must:

• Show you looking at the Camera with a neutral expression and mouth closed
  No obvious grinning, frowning or raised eyebrows.
• The face shall be a recognizable likeness of the person and the head, hair, eyebrows, eyes, nose and moustache or beard, if any, shall be sharply and clearly defined
• Neither the photograph nor the copies thereof may be defaced by holes, pencil or ink marks or in any other manner

The timelines given by South African High Commission in Uganda for the processing of each application is minimum 5 to 7 working days from the day of submission at Visa Application Centres.

However visa applicants should bear in mind that each application is subject to an individual assessment and processing time may vary. High Commission Visa section may ask for additional documents which may require more additional working days for processing.

Withdrawal of the Application.

If the applicant wishes to withdraw his/her application after the submission of the application at VFS Centers in Uganda, below are the requirements.

• A withdrawal form is required to be filled. This can be collected from the VFS Centre
• A covering letter mentioning the reason for the withdrawal.
• A VFS ICR copy, a copy of international passports bio –page

South African medical visas are available for those who wish to visit South Africa in order to undergo specific medical treatment

Two Coloured Recent (less than one month from the date of application) Photographs

Applicants should submit in person.

Valid Passport with validity for no less than 30 days after the expiry of the intended visit

Valid Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate

A complete and signed application form (DHA-84 form) in black ink only.

3 months current local Bank Statement (Up to the Current date of Submission )with bank seal and signed by bank authority, if applicant is incurring expenses on his/her own

Applicants using company documents the following are required :

Certified copies of certificate of registration, company form 7 or form 20, certified copy of certificate of incorporation and all ID copies of directors.

Foreign nationals in Uganda must hold a long-term permit valid for at least one year, with a minimum of six months remaining before expiration. The permit must be endorsed in the passport and certified by internal affairs that it’s a true and genuine permit before submission.

Bank Letter confirming Account Number, Account Name and Account Balance in figure and should indicate the bank email and contact number of concerned person in bank. Consent Letter (Permitting the South Africa High Commission to get information from the bank)

Foreign bank statement has to be stamped by the bank and certified by commissioner of oaths. (For that particular country)

Flight Reservation

Statement and /or documentation confirming the purpose and duration of visit.

Prescribed Visa and service fee.

Letter from a Ugandan doctor explaining why the patient needs to be treated in South Africa and referring the kind of treatment patient needed.

Letter from South Africa doctor confirming the date of appointment or operation along with an estimate expenses to be envisaged during patient’s along with his or her accompanying person which should include hospitalization costs, medical treatment cost and accommodation costs along with daily food. Full contact details of the South Africa doctor should be furnished along with hospital contact details.

Direct Hotel booking copy in applicant’s name mentioning the duration of stay.

If applicant staying at anybody’s house in South Africa, then recent three months utility bill supporting that house address is required.

Minor Dependent Children accompanying applicant to submit:

• An Unbridged (Full) Birth Certificate
• In case of Unaccompanied Minor, consent from both the guardian with letters signed by both the parents.
• In the case of a minor, subject to guardianship or custody, proof of guardianship.
• In the case of an adopted minor proof of that adoption along with copies of parents/guardians identification.
• In case of one parental accompanying minor, written consent from the other parent.
• In case of minor a consent Affidavit form should be filled in and signed by both parents and stamped by the commissioner of oaths.

All documents need to be presented at the center in original and a copy. Original will be seen and verified before returning back and copy will be stamped as seen by the center authority. Any document without original, the copy will be not stamped as “Original Seen” .

Kindly be informed that South Africa High Commission reserves the right to request for any additional documents from applicant.

For more information about the necessary documentation, click here

Sample Photograph: Below specs to be maintained at 45mm x 35mm

Specifications

The successful delivery of some of the department's services relies not only on our efforts. You have the responsibility of providing the Department with the correct documentation. Please find details below for all supporting documentation that the department requires:

Photographs

Photographs submitted for identity documents and passports must comply with the following specifications:

• Length - 45mm
• Width - 35mm
• The background of the photograph shall be plain and free of shadows and shall not have a white lining
• Only the head and shoulders of the person concerned shall be included in the photograph and the head from the chin to the top of the hair shall not be smaller 22mm and not larger than 25mm

Head Coverings:

• Are not permitted except for religious reasons, but your facial features from bottom of chin to top of forehead and both edges of your face must be clearly shown.
• The person concerned shall be photographed without any head-gear or veil, and any other additions to the face which tend to alter the natural likeness shall be removed. (The Director-General may exempt any person or any category of persons from any of these requirements.)

Glasses and Head Covers

If you wear glasses:

• The photograph must show your eyes clearly with no flash reflection off the glasses.
• No dark tinted lenses or heavy frames
  
  

  Make sure that the frames do not cover any part of your eyes.

• Spectacles may be worn provided that the lenses do not make the eyes invisible. Spectacles with dark lenses may be worn if the eyes will appear distorted without them or if the person is blind

Expression:

The Photograph must:

• Show you looking at the Camera with a neutral expression and mouth closed
  No obvious grinning, frowning or raised eyebrows.
• The face shall be a recognizable likeness of the person and the head, hair, eyebrows, eyes, nose and moustache or beard, if any, shall be sharply and clearly defined
• Neither the photograph nor the copies thereof may be defaced by holes, pencil or ink marks or in any other manner

The timelines given by South African High Commission in Uganda for the processing of each application is minimum 7 working days from the day of submission at Visa Application Centers.

However visa applicants should bear in mind that each application is subject to an individual assessment and processing time may vary.High Commission Visa section may ask for additional documents which may require more additional working days for processing.

Withdrawal of the Application.

If the applicant wishes to withdraw his/her application after the submission of the application at VFS Centers in Uganda, below are the requirements.

• A withdrawal form is required to be filled. This can be collected from the VFS Centre
• A covering letter mentioning the reason for the withdrawal.
• A VFS ICR copy, a copy of international passports bio –page

Interview visas can only be issued to travelers not being paid for work by an entity within South Africa. If the applicant intends to undertake paid work in South Africa he/she will need to obtain a work permit.

Two Coloured Recent (less than one month from the date of application) Photographs

Applicants should submit in person.

Valid Passport with validity for no less than 30 days after the expiry of the intended visit

Valid Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate

A complete and signed application form (DHA-84) in black ink only.

3 months local Bank Statement (Up to the Current date of Submission) with bank seal and signed by bank authority, if applicant is incurring expenses on his/her own

Bank Letter conforming Account Number, Account Name and Account Balance in figure and should indicate the bank email and contact number of concerned person in bank.

Applicants using company documents the following are required:

Certified copies of certificate of registration, company form 7 or form 20, certified copy of certificate of incorporation and all ID copies of directors.

Foreign nationals in Uganda must hold a long-term permit valid for at least one year, with minimum of six months remaining before expiration. The permit must be endorsed in passport and certified by internal affairs that it’s a true and genuine permit before submission.

Foreign bank statement has to be stamped by the bank and certified by commissioner of oaths. (For that particular country)

Consent Letter (Permitting the South Africa High Commission to get information from the bank)

Flight Reservations

Statement and /or documentation confirming the purpose and duration of visit.

Prescribed Visa and service fee.

Hotel booking copy in applicant’s name mentioning the duration of stay. (Direct Hotel Email Address)

If applicant staying at anybody’s house in South Africa, then recent three months Municipal bill/ body corporate supporting that house address is required.

Minor Dependent Children accompanying applicant to submit:

• An Unbridged (Full) Birth Certificate
• In case of Unaccompanied Minor, consent from both the guardian with letters signed by both the parents.
• In the case of a minor, subject to guardianship or custody, proof of guardianship.
• In the case of an adopted minor proof of that adoption along with copies of parents/guardian's identification.
• In case of one parental accompanying minor, written consent from the other parent.
• In case of minor, a consent Affidavit form should be filled in and signed by both parents and stamped by the commissioner of oaths.

All documents need to be presented at the centre in original and a copy. Original will be seen and verified before returning back and copy will be stamped as seen by the centre authority. Any document without original, the copy will be not stamped as “Original Seen”.

Kindly be informed that South Africa High Commission reserves the right to request for any additional documents from applicant.

For more information about the necessary documentation, click here

Sample Photograph: Below specs to be maintained at 45mm x 35mm

Specifications

The successful delivery of some of the department's services relies not only on our efforts. You have the responsibility of providing the Department with the correct documentation. Please find details below for all supporting documentation that the department requires:

Photographs

Photographs submitted for identity documents and passports must comply to the following specifications:

• Length - 45mm
• Width - 35mm
• The background of the photograph shall be plain and free of shadows and shall not have a white lining
• Only the head and shoulders of the person concerned shall be included in the photograph and the head from the chin to the top of the hair shall not be smaller 22mm and not larger than 25mm

Head Coverings:

• Are not permitted except for religious reasons, but your facial features from bottom of chin to top of forehead and both edges of your face must be clearly shown.
• The person concerned shall be photographed without any head-gear or veil, and any other additions to the face which tend to alter the natural likeness shall be removed. (The Director-General may exempt any person or any category of persons from any of these requirements.)

Glasses and Head Covers

If you wear glasses:

• The photograph must show your eyes clearly with no flash reflection off the glasses.
• No dark tinted lenses or heavy frames
  
  

  Make sure that the frames do not cover any part of your eyes.

• Spectacles may be worn provided that the lenses do not make the eyes invisible. Spectacles with dark lenses may be worn if the eyes will appear distorted without them or if the person is blind

Expression:

The Photograph must:

• Show you looking at the Camera with a neutral expression and mouth closed
  No obvious grinning, frowning or raised eyebrows.
• The face shall be a recognizable likeness of the person and the head, hair, eyebrows, eyes, nose and moustache or beard, if any, shall be sharply and clearly defined
• Neither the photograph nor the copies thereof may be defaced by holes, pencil or ink marks or in any other manner

The timelines given by South African High Commission in Uganda for the processing of each application is minimum 7 working days from the day of submission at Visa Application Centers.

However visa applicants should bear in mind that each application is subject to an individual assessment and processing time may vary.High Commission Visa section may ask for additional documents which may require more additional working days for processing.

Withdrawal of the Application.

If the applicant wishes to withdraw his/her application after the submission of the application at VFS Centers in Uganda, below are the requirements.

• A withdrawal form is required to be filled. This can be collected from the VFS Centre
• A covering letter mentioning the reason for the withdrawal.
• A VFS ICR copy, a copy of international passports bio –page

A Business Visa is required if during any portion of the visit applicant intends to conduct business or commercial activities. E.g.; Meetings, Conference, Training Visas, Trade Fairs, etc.; such visas can only be issued to travelers not being paid for work by an entity within South Africa. If the applicant intends to undertake paid work in South Africa he/she will need to obtain a work permit.

Two Coloured Recent (less than one month from the date of application) Photographs

Applicants should submit in person.

Valid Passport with validity for no less than 30 days after the expiry of the intended visit

Valid Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate

A complete and signed application form (DHA-84 form) in black ink only.

3 months local Bank Statement (Up to the Current date of Submission )with bank seal and signed by bank authority, if applicant is incurring expenses on his/her own

Bank Letter confirming Account Number, Account Name and Account Balance in figure and should indicate the bank email and contact number of concerned person in bank.

Applicants using company documents the following are required :

Certified copies of certificate of registration, company form 7 or form 20, certified copy of certificate of incorporation and all ID copies of directors.

Foreign nationals in Uganda must hold a long-term permit valid for at least one year, with minimum of six months remaining before expiration. The permit must be endorsed in passport and certified by internal affairs that it’s a true and genuine permit before submission.

Foreign bank statement has to be stamped by the bank and certified by commissioner of oaths. (For that particular country)

Consent Letter (Permitting the South Africa High Commission to get information from the bank)

Return Air Booking

Statement and /or documentation confirming the purpose and duration of visit.

Prescribed Visa and service fee.

Hotel booking copy in applicant’s name mentioning the duration of stay.(Direct Hotel Email Address)

If applicant staying at anybody’s house in South Africa, then recent three months Municipal bill/ body corporate supporting that house address is required.

Minor Dependent Children accompanying applicant to submit:

• An Unbridged (Full) Birth Certificate
• In case of Unaccompanied Minor, consent from both the guardian with letters signed by both the parents.
• In the case of a minor, subject to guardianship or custody, proof of guardianship.
• In the case of an adopted minor proof of that adoption along with copies of parents/guardians identification.
• In case of one parental accompanying minor, written consent from the other parent.
• In case of minor a consent Affidavit form should be filled in and signed by both parents and stamped by the commissioner of oaths.

All documents need to be presented at the center in original and a copy. Original will be seen and verified before returning back and copy will be stamped as seen by the center authority. Any document without original , the copy will be not stamped as “Original Seen” .

Kindly be informed that South Africa High Commission reserves the right to request for any additional documents from applicant.

For more information about the necessary documentation, click here

Sample Photograph: Below specs to be maintained at 45mm x 35mm

Specifications

The successful delivery of some of the department's services relies not only on our efforts. You have the responsibility of providing the Department with the correct documentation. Please find details below for all supporting documentation that the department requires:

Photographs

Photographs submitted for identity documents and passports must comply with the following specifications:

• Length - 45mm
• Width - 35mm
• The background of the photograph shall be plain and free of shadows and shall not have a white lining
• Only the head and shoulders of the person concerned shall be included in the photograph and the head from the chin to the top of the hair shall not be smaller 22mm and not larger than 25mm

Head Coverings:

• Are not permitted except for religious reasons, but your facial features from bottom of chin to top of forehead and both edges of your face must be clearly shown.
• The person concerned shall be photographed without any head-gear or veil, and any other additions to the face which tend to alter the natural likeness shall be removed. (The Director-General may exempt any person or any category of persons from any of these requirements.)

Glasses and Head Covers

If you wear glasses:

• The photograph must show your eyes clearly with no flash reflection off the glasses.
• No dark tinted lenses or heavy frames
  
  

  Make sure that the frames do not cover any part of your eyes.

• Spectacles may be worn provided that the lenses do not make the eyes invisible. Spectacles with dark lenses may be worn if the eyes will appear distorted without them or if the person is blind

Expression:

The Photograph must:

• Show you looking at the Camera with a neutral expression and mouth closed
  No obvious grinning, frowning or raised eyebrows.
• The face shall be a recognizable likeness of the person and the head, hair, eyebrows, eyes, nose and moustache or beard, if any, shall be sharply and clearly defined
• Neither the photograph nor the copies thereof may be defaced by holes, pencil or ink marks or in any other manner

The timelines given by South African High Commission in Uganda for the processing of each application is minimum 5 to 7 working days from the day of submission at Visa Application Centers.

However visa applicants should bear in mind that each application is subject to an individual assessment and processing time may vary. High Commission Visa section may ask for additional documents which may require more additional working days for processing

Withdrawal of the Application.

If the applicant wishes to withdraw his/her application after the submission of the application at VFS Centers in Uganda, below are the requirements.

• A withdrawal form is required to be filled. This can be collected from the VFS Centre
• A covering letter mentioning the reason for the withdrawal.
• A VFS ICR copy, a copy of international passports bio –page

Meeting visas can only be issued to travelers not being paid for work by an entity within South Africa. If the applicant intends to undertake paid work in South Africa he/she will need to obtain a work permit.

Two Coloured Recent (less than one month from the date of application) Photographs

Applicants should submit in person.

Valid Passport with validity for no less than 30 days after the expiry of the intended visit

Valid Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate

A complete and signed application form (DHA-84) in black ink only.

3 months local Bank Statement (Up to the Current date of Submission) with bank seal and signed by bank authority, if applicant is incurring expenses on his/her own

Bank Letter conforming Account Number, Account Name and Account Balance in figure and should indicate the bank email and contact number of concerned person in bank.

Applicants using company documents the following are required:

Certified copies of certificate of registration, company form 7 or form 20, certified copy of certificate of incorporation and all ID copies of directors.

Foreign nationals in Uganda must hold a long-term permit valid for at least one year, with minimum of six months remaining before expiration. The permit must be endorsed in passport and certified by internal affairs that it’s a true and genuine permit before submission.

Foreign bank statement has to be stamped by the bank and certified by commissioner of oaths. (For that particular country)

Consent Letter (Permitting the South Africa High Commission to get information from the bank)

Flight Reservations

Statement and /or documentation confirming the purpose and duration of visit.

Prescribed Visa and service fee.

Hotel booking copy in applicant’s name mentioning the duration of stay. (Direct Hotel Email Address)

If applicant staying at anybody’s house in South Africa, then recent three months Municipal bill/ body corporate supporting that house address is required.

Minor Dependent Children accompanying applicant to submit:

• An Unbridged (Full) Birth Certificate
• In case of Unaccompanied Minor, consent from both the guardian with letters signed by both the parents.
• In the case of a minor, subject to guardianship or custody, proof of guardianship.
• In the case of an adopted minor proof of that adoption along with copies of parents/guardian's identification.
• In case of one parental accompanying minor, written consent from the other parent.
• In case of minor, a consent Affidavit form should be filled in and signed by both parents and stamped by the commissioner of oaths.

All documents need to be presented at the centre in original and a copy. Original will be seen and verified before returning back and copy will be stamped as seen by the centre authority. Any document without original, the copy will be not stamped as “Original Seen”.

Kindly be informed that South Africa High Commission reserves the right to request for any additional documents from applicant.

For more information about the necessary documentation, click here

Sample Photograph: Below specs to be maintained at 45mm x 35mm

Specifications

The successful delivery of some of the department's services relies not only on our efforts. You have the responsibility of providing the Department with the correct documentation. Please find details below for all supporting documentation that the department requires:

Photographs

Photographs submitted for identity documents and passports must comply to the following specifications:

• Length - 45mm
• Width - 35mm
• The background of the photograph shall be plain and free of shadows and shall not have a white lining
• Only the head and shoulders of the person concerned shall be included in the photograph and the head from the chin to the top of the hair shall not be smaller 22mm and not larger than 25mm

Head Coverings:

• Are not permitted except for religious reasons, but your facial features from bottom of chin to top of forehead and both edges of your face must be clearly shown.
• The person concerned shall be photographed without any head-gear or veil, and any other additions to the face which tend to alter the natural likeness shall be removed. (The Director-General may exempt any person or any category of persons from any of these requirements.)

Glasses and Head Covers

If you wear glasses:

• The photograph must show your eyes clearly with no flash reflection off the glasses.
• No dark tinted lenses or heavy frames
  
  

  Make sure that the frames do not cover any part of your eyes.

• Spectacles may be worn provided that the lenses do not make the eyes invisible. Spectacles with dark lenses may be worn if the eyes will appear distorted without them or if the person is blind

Expression:

The Photograph must:

• Show you looking at the Camera with a neutral expression and mouth closed
  No obvious grinning, frowning or raised eyebrows.
• The face shall be a recognizable likeness of the person and the head, hair, eyebrows, eyes, nose and moustache or beard, if any, shall be sharply and clearly defined
• Neither the photograph nor the copies thereof may be defaced by holes, pencil or ink marks or in any other manner

The timelines given by South African High Commission in Uganda for the processing of each application is minimum 7 working days from the day of submission at Visa Application Centers.

However visa applicants should bear in mind that each application is subject to an individual assessment and processing time may vary. High Commission Visa section may ask for additional documents which may require more additional working days for processing.

Withdrawal of the Application.

If the applicant wishes to withdraw his/her application after the submission of the application at VFS Centers in Uganda, below are the requirements.

• A withdrawal form is required to be filled. This can be collected from the VFS Centre
• A covering letter mentioning the reason for the withdrawal.
• A VFS ICR copy, a copy of international passports bio –page.

Training Visas can only be issued to travelers not being paid for work by an entity within South Africa. If the applicant intends to undertake paid work in South Africa he/she will need to obtain a work permit.

Two Coloured Recent (less than one month from the date of application) Photographs

Applicants should submit in person.

Valid Passport with validity for no less than 30 days after the expiry of the intended visit

Valid Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate

A complete and signed application form (DHA-84) in black ink only.

3 months local Bank Statement (Up to the Current date of Submission) with bank seal and signed by bank authority, if applicant is incurring expenses on his/her own

Bank Letter conforming Account Number, Account Name and Account Balance in figure and should indicate the bank email and contact number of concerned person in bank.

Applicants using company documents the following are required:

Certified copies of certificate of registration, company form 7 or form 20, certified copy of certificate of incorporation and all ID copies of directors.

Foreign nationals in Uganda must hold a long-term permit valid for at least one year, with minimum of six months remaining before expiration. The permit must be endorsed in passport and certified by internal affairs that it’s a true and genuine permit before submission.

Foreign bank statement has to be stamped by the bank and certified by commissioner of oaths. (For that particular country)

Consent Letter (Permitting the South Africa High Commission to get information from the bank)

Flight Reservations

Statement and /or documentation confirming the purpose and duration of visit.

Prescribed Visa and service fee.

Hotel booking copy in applicant’s name mentioning the duration of stay. (Direct Hotel Email Address)

If applicant staying at anybody’s house in South Africa, then recent three months Municipal bill/ body corporate supporting that house address is required.

Minor Dependent Children accompanying applicant to submit:

• An Unbridged (Full) Birth Certificate
• In case of Unaccompanied Minor, consent from both the guardian with letters signed by both the parents.
• In the case of a minor, subject to guardianship or custody, proof of guardianship.
• In the case of an adopted minor proof of that adoption along with copies of parents/guardian's identification.
• In case of one parental accompanying minor, written consent from the other parent.
• In case of minor, a consent Affidavit form should be filled in and signed by both parents and stamped by the commissioner of oaths.

All documents need to be presented at the centre in original and a copy. Original will be seen and verified before returning back and copy will be stamped as seen by the centre authority. Any document without original, the copy will be not stamped as “Original Seen”.

Kindly be informed that South Africa High Commission reserves the right to request for any additional documents from applicant.

For more information about the necessary documentation, click here

Sample Photograph: Below specs to be maintained at 45mm x 35mm

Specifications

The successful delivery of some of the department's services relies not only on our efforts. You have the responsibility of providing the Department with the correct documentation. Please find details below for all supporting documentation that the department requires:

Photographs

Photographs submitted for identity documents and passports must comply with the following specifications:

• Length - 45mm
• Width - 35mm
• The background of the photograph shall be plain and free of shadows and shall not have a white lining
• Only the head and shoulders of the person concerned shall be included in the photograph and the head from the chin to the top of the hair shall not be smaller 22mm and not larger than 25mm

Head Coverings:

• Are not permitted except for religious reasons, but your facial features from bottom of chin to top of forehead and both edges of your face must be clearly shown.
• The person concerned shall be photographed without any head-gear or veil, and any other additions to the face which tend to alter the natural likeness shall be removed. (The Director-General may exempt any person or any category of persons from any of these requirements.)

Glasses and Head Covers

If you wear glasses:

• The photograph must show your eyes clearly with no flash reflection off the glasses.
• No dark tinted lenses or heavy frames
  
  

  Make sure that the frames do not cover any part of your eyes.

• Spectacles may be worn provided that the lenses do not make the eyes invisible. Spectacles with dark lenses may be worn if the eyes will appear distorted without them or if the person is blind

Expression:

The Photograph must:

• Show you looking at the Camera with a neutral expression and mouth closed
  No obvious grinning, frowning or raised eyebrows.
• The face shall be a recognizable likeness of the person and the head, hair, eyebrows, eyes, nose and moustache or beard, if any, shall be sharply and clearly defined
• Neither the photograph nor the copies thereof may be defaced by holes, pencil or ink marks or in any other manner

The timelines given by South African High Commission in Uganda for the processing of each application is minimum 7 working days from the day of submission at Visa Application Centers.

However visa applicants should bear in mind that each application is subject to an individual assessment and processing time may vary. High Commission Visa section may ask for additional documents which may require more additional working days for processing.

Withdrawal of the Application.

If the applicant wishes to withdraw his/her application after the submission of the application at VFS Centers in Uganda, below are the requirements.

• A withdrawal form is required to be filled. This can be collected from the VFS Centre
• A covering letter mentioning the reason for the withdrawal.
• A VFS ICR copy, a copy of international passports bio –page

The study visa up to 90 days are acceptable at the visa application center.

Two Coloured Recent (less than one month from the date of application) Photographs

Applicants should submit in person. (Children below the age of 18 are exempted)

Valid Passport with validity for no less than 30 days after the expiry of the intended visit

Valid Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate

A complete and signed application form (DHA-84 form) in black ink only.

3 months local Bank Statement (applicant’s) (Up to the Current date of Submission) or person sponsoring the applicant student with bank seal and signed by bank authority, if applicant is incurring expenses on his/her own

Bank Letter confirming Account Number, Account Name and Account Balance in figure and should indicate the bank email and contact number of concerned person in bank.

Foreign nationals in Uganda must hold a long-term permit valid for at least one year, with minimum of six months remaining before expiration. The permit must be endorsed in passport and certified by internal affairs that it’s a true and genuine permit before submission.

Foreign bank statement has to be stamped by the bank and certified by commissioner of oaths. (For that particular country)

Consent Letter (Permitting the South Africa High Commission to get information from the bank)

Flight Reservations

Statement and /or documentation confirming the purpose and duration of visit.

Prescribed Visa and service fee.

Letter of invitation with the name enrolled in the institution’s admission list of the applicant student.

The signatory of the invitation letter must furnish his or photo ID, copy

If South Africa host taking responsibility of applicant’s accommodation and food, then letter having the detail of the same.

Proof of funds for the expenses to be incurred during study tenure including accommodation, food and course fee. If there is a scholarship, then details of the same in original.

If study course exceeds consecutive 90 days, then applicant must apply directly at South Africa Mission with all credentials and documents

If company is sponsoring employee, then company needs to give NOC and undertaking in support of the employee applicant.

Hotel booking copy in applicant’s name mentioning the duration of stay (Direct hotel email address)

If applicant staying at anybody’s house in South Africa, then recent three months utility bill supporting that house address is required. Should be stamped and certified by South African local police.

Minor Dependent Children accompanying applicant to submit:

• An Unbridged (Full) Birth Certificate
• In case of Unaccompanied Minor, consent from both the guardian with letters signed by both the parents.
• In the case of a minor, subject to guardianship or custody, proof of guardianship.
• In the case of an adopted minor proof of that adoption along with copies of parents/guardian's identification.
• In case of one parental accompanying minor, written consent from the other parent.
• In case of minor, a consent Affidavit form should be filled in and signed by both parents and stamped by the commissioner of oaths.

All documents need to be presented at the centre in original and a copy. Original will be seen and verified before returning back and copy will be stamped as seen by the centre authority. Any document without original, the copy will be not stamped as “Original Seen”.

Kindly be informed that High Commission of South Africa reserves the right to request for any additional documents from applicant.

For more information about the necessary documentation, click here

Sample Photograph: Below specs to be maintained at 45mm x 35mm

Specifications

The successful delivery of some of the department's services relies not only on our efforts. You have the responsibility of providing the Department with the correct documentation. Please find details below for all supporting documentation that the department requires:

Photographs

Photographs submitted for identity documents and passports must comply to the following specifications:

• Length - 45mm
• Width - 35mm
• The background of the photograph shall be plain and free of shadows and shall not have a white lining
• Only the head and shoulders of the person concerned shall be included in the photograph and the head from the chin to the top of the hair shall not be smaller 22mm and not larger than 25mm

Head Coverings:

• Are not permitted except for religious reasons, but your facial features from bottom of chin to top of forehead and both edges of your face must be clearly shown.
• The person concerned shall be photographed without any head-gear or veil, and any other additions to the face which tend to alter the natural likeness shall be removed. (The Director-General may exempt any person or any category of persons from any of these requirements.)

Glasses and Head Covers

If you wear glasses:

• The photograph must show your eyes clearly with no flash reflection off the glasses.
• No dark tinted lenses or heavy frames
  
  

  Make sure that the frames do not cover any part of your eyes.

• Spectacles may be worn provided that the lenses do not make the eyes invisible. Spectacles with dark lenses may be worn if the eyes will appear distorted without them or if the person is blind

Expression:

The Photograph must:

• Show you looking at the Camera with a neutral expression and mouth closed
  No obvious grinning, frowning or raised eyebrows.
• The face shall be a recognizable likeness of the person and the head, hair, eyebrows, eyes, nose and moustache or beard, if any, shall be sharply and clearly defined
• Neither the photograph nor the copies thereof may be defaced by holes, pencil or ink marks or in any other manner

The timelines given by South African High Commission in Uganda for the processing of each application is minimum 7 working days from the day of submission at Visa Application Centres.

However visa applicants should bear in mind that each application is subject to an individual assessment and processing time may vary. Embassy Visa section may ask for additional documents which may require more additional working days for processing.

Withdrawal of the Application.

If the applicant wishes to withdraw his/her application after the submission of the application at VFS Centers in Uganda, below are the requirements.

• A withdrawal form is required to be filled. This can be collected from the VFS Centre
• A covering letter mentioning the reason for the withdrawal.
• A VFS ICR copy, a copy of international passports bio –page

Frequent Travellers are those who travel frequently with various purposes such as business, meetings, holidays. But this comes under short term tenure with maximum 90 days.

Two Coloured Recent (less than one month from the date of application) Photographs

Applicants should submit in person. (Children below the age of 18 are exempted)

Valid Passport with validity for no less than 30 days after the expiry of the intended visit

Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate

A complete and signed application form (BI-84 form) in black ink only.

3 months local Bank Statement (applicant’s) (Up to the Current date of submission )or person sponsoring the applicant student with bank seal and signed by bank authority, if applicant is incurring expenses on his/her own

Bank Letter confirming Account Number, Account Name and Account Balance in figure and should indicate the bank email and contact number of concerned person in bank.

Foreign bank statement has to be stamped by the bank and certified by commissioner of oaths. (For that particular country)

Consent Letter (Permitting the South Africa High Commission to get information from the bank)

Return Air Booking

Statement and /or documentation confirming the purpose and duration of visit.

Prescribed Visa and service fee.

If undertaking given by citizen of south Africa, the sponsored needs to give his or her government photo ID copy

If undertaken given by citizen of any other country , the sponsored needs to give his or her passport copy stamped and verified by local police station

Hotel booking copy in applicant’s name mentioning the duration of stay.(with direct hotel email address)

If applicant staying at host’s house in South Africa, then recent three months utility bill supporting that house address is required.

Principal applicant, if employed, needs to provide leave letter from his or her local company.

Minor Dependent Children accompanying applicant to submit:

• An Unbridged (Full) Birth Certificate
• In case of Unaccompanied Minor, consent from both the guardian with letters signed by both the parents.
• In the case of a minor, subject to guardianship or custody, proof of guardianship.
• In the case of an adopted minor proof of that adoption along with copies of parents/guardians identification.
• In case of one parental accompanying minor, written consent from the other parent.

All documents need to be presented at the center in original and a copy. Original will be seen and verified before returning back and copy will be stamped as seen by the center authority. Any document without original , the copy will be not stamped as “Original Seen” .

Kindly be informed that South Africa High Commission reserve the right to request for any additional documents from applicant.

For more information about the necessary documentation, click here

Sample Photograph: Below specs to be maintained at 45mm x 35mm

Specifications

The successful delivery of some of the department's services relies not only on our efforts. You have the responsibility of providing the Department with the correct documentation. Please find details below for all supporting documentation that the department requires:

Photographs

Photographs submitted for identity documents and passports must comply to the following specifications:

• Length - 45mm
• Width - 35mm
• The background of the photograph shall be plain and free of shadows and shall not have a white lining
• Only the head and shoulders of the person concerned shall be included in the photograph and the head from the chin to the top of the hair shall not be smaller 22mm and not larger than 25mm

Head Coverings:

• Are not permitted except for religious reasons, but your facial features from bottom of chin to top of forehead and both edges of your face must be clearly shown.
• The person concerned shall be photographed without any head-gear or veil, and any other additions to the face which tend to alter the natural likeness shall be removed. (The Director-General may exempt any person or any category of persons from any of these requirements.)

Glasses and Head Covers

If you wear glasses:

• The photograph must show your eyes clearly with no flash reflection off the glasses.
• No dark tinted lenses or heavy frames
  
  

  Make sure that the frames do not cover any part of your eyes.

• Spectacles may be worn provided that the lenses do not make the eyes invisible. Spectacles with dark lenses may be worn if the eyes will appear distorted without them or if the person is blind

Expression:

The Photograph must:

• Show you looking at the Camera with a neutral expression and mouth closed
  No obvious grinning, frowning or raised eyebrows.
• The face shall be a recognizable likeness of the person and the head, hair, eyebrows, eyes, nose and moustache or beard, if any, shall be sharply and clearly defined
• Neither the photograph nor the copies thereof may be defaced by holes, pencil or ink marks or in any other manner

The timelines given by South African Embassy in Uganda for the processing of each application is minimum 5 to 7 working days from the day of submission at Visa Application Centres.

However visa applicants should bear in mind that each application is subject to an individual assessment and processing time may vary. Embassy or Visa section may ask for additional documents which may require more additional working days for processing.

Withdrawal of the Application.

If the applicant wishes to withdraw his/her application after the submission of the application at VFS Centers in Uganda, below are the requirements.

• A withdrawal form is required to be filled. This can be collected from the VFS Centre
• A covering letter mentioning the reason for the withdrawal.
• A VFS ICR copy, a copy of international passports bio –page

General work Visas are valid for the duration of the contract of employment or a period not exceeding 5 years.

The fee mentioned is per applicant

Please Note:

• The visa fee in USD is subject to change without notice.
• There is a service charge of USD 90 to be charged in UGX inclusive of VAT) levied per application over and above the visa fees.
• Visa Fee and service charge to be paid at Bank Implant inside VFS Visa Application Centre. Kindly carry the 1st page Passport photocopy while paying the service fee and the visa fee at the bank
• There is no exemption for VFS Service charge.
• The above fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.

General requirements

1. Valid passport- valid for not less than 30 days
2. Yellow fever certificate
3. Flight reservations
4. To attach copies of all S.A visas
5. Payment of the prescribed fee
6. Foreign nationals in Uganda must hold a long-term permit valid for at least one year, with a minimum of six months remaining before expiration. The permit must be endorsed in the passport and certified by internal affairs that it’s a true and genuine permit before submission.
7. Applicants using company documents the following are required :Certified copies of certificate of registration, company form 7 or form 20, certified copy of certificate of incorporation and all ID copies of directors.

• A duly completed (DHA-1738 Form 8) application form
• A passport valid for no less than 30 days after the expiry of intended visit
• Payment of the prescribed fee
• A vaccination certificate, if required by the Act
• Introduction letter
• Proof of financial means to cover envisaged living expenses in the Republic until the applicant receives a salary. This should be in the form of: Bank statements (Last three months Up to the Current date of the Submission)
• Medical report
• A police certificate of good conduct from each country in which you resided for 12 months or longer since the age of 18 years
• A written undertaking by the employer accepting responsibility for the costs related to the deportation of the applicant and his/ her dependent family members, should it become necessary.
• An application for a general work visa shall be accompanied by –
• A certificate from the Department of Labor
• Proof of qualifications evaluated by SAQA and translated by a sworn translator into one of the official languages of the Republic
• A contract of employment signed by both yourself and the employer.
• Full particulars of the employer including proof of registration with the Registrar of Companies
• An undertaking by the employer to inform the Director- General upon the employee no longer being in the employ of such employer or when employed in a different capacity or role.
• Proof of Accommodation
• All required documentation for a spouse and/or children if they intend to accompany you

For more information about the necessary documentation, click here

Sample Photograph: Below specs to be maintained at 45mm x 35mm

Specifications

The successful delivery of some of the department's services relies not only on our efforts. You have the responsibility of providing the Department with the correct documentation. Please find details below for all supporting documentation that the department requires:

Photographs

Photographs submitted for identity documents and passports must comply with the following specifications:

• Length - 45mm
• Width - 35mm
• The background of the photograph shall be plain and free of shadows and shall not have a white lining
• Only the head and shoulders of the person concerned shall be included in the photograph and the head from the chin to the top of the hair shall not be smaller 22mm and not larger than 25mm

Head Coverings:

• Are not permitted except for religious reasons, but your facial features from bottom of chin to top of forehead and both edges of your face must be clearly shown.
• The person concerned shall be photographed without any head-gear or veil, and any other additions to the face which tend to alter the natural likeness shall be removed. (The Director-General may exempt any person or any category of persons from any of these requirements.)

Glasses and Head Covers

If you wear glasses:

• The photograph must show your eyes clearly with no flash reflection off the glasses.
• No dark tinted lenses or heavy frames

Make sure that the frames do not cover any part of your eyes.

• Spectacles may be worn provided that the lenses do not make the eyes invisible. Spectacles with dark lenses may be worn if the eyes will appear distorted without them or if the person is blind

Expression:

The Photograph must:

• Show you looking at the Camera with a neutral expression and mouth closed
  No obvious grinning, frowning or raised eyebrows.
• The face shall be a recognizable likeness of the person and the head, hair, eyebrows, eyes, nose and moustache or beard, if any, shall be sharply and clearly defined
• Neither the photograph nor the copies thereof may be defaced by holes, pencil or ink marks or in any other manner

The timelines given by South African High Commission in Uganda for the processing of each application is minimum 8 weeks from the day of submission at Visa Application Centers.

However visa applicants should bear in mind that each application is subject to an individual assessment and processing time may vary. High Commission Visa section may ask for additional documents which may require more additional working days for processing.

Withdrawal of the Application.

If the applicant wishes to withdraw his/her application after the submission of the application at VFS Centers in Uganda, below are the requirements.

• A withdrawal form is required to be filled. This can be collected from the VFS Centre
• A covering letter mentioning the reason for the withdrawal.
• A VFS ICR copy, a copy of international passports bio –page

If you are a foreign student and wish to study in South Africa you can apply for a study visa by completing Form BI-1738.

Study visas for studies at a learning institution shall be issued other than a school shall be issued for the duration of course registered for. Study visas for learning institutions defined as a school shall be valid for the duration of the study: provided the duration shall not exceed eight years at a primary school and 6 years at a secondary school.

The fee mentioned is per applicant

Please Note:

• The visa fee in USD is subject to change without notice.
• There is a service charge of USD 90 to be charged in UGX inclusive of VAT) levied per application over and above the visa fees.
• Visa Fee and service charge to be paid at Bank Implant inside VFS Visa Application Centre. Kindly carry the 1st page Passport photocopy while paying the service fee and the visa fee at the bank
• There is no exemption for VFS Service charge.
• The above fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.

General requirements

1. Valid passport- valid for not less than 30 days
2. Yellow fever certificate
3. Flight reservations
4. To attach copies of all S.Avisas
5. Payment of the prescribed fee
6. Foreign nationals in Uganda must hold a long-term permit valid for at least one year, with a minimum of six months remaining before expiration. The permit must be endured in passport and certified by internal affairs that it’s a true and genuine permit before submissions.
7. Applicants using company documents the following are required : Certified copies of certificate of registration, company form 7 or form 20, certified copy of certificate of incorporation and all ID copies of directors.

• A passport valid for no less than 30 days after the expiry of intended visit
• Payment of the prescribed fee
• A vaccination certificate, if required by the Act
• Introduction letter
• Proof of financial means to cover envisaged living expenses during the sojourn in the Republic and to also pay for the tuition fees. This should be in the form of: Bank statements (Last three months Up to the Current date of the Submission)
• Proof of accommodation
• In the case of African students, an undertaking from the relevant government to take full responsibility of the student and to pay all costs, should it become necessary to deport the student
• Medical report
• An unabridged birth certificate in the case of minors.
• In the case of a minor, the particulars of the person in the Republic of South Africa who will act as the learner’s guardian and a letter from such person confirming guardianship and a court order for full custody
• Consent from both parents for your stay in South Africa, or from the parent who has sole custody, along with proof of sole custody of a court order.
• An official letter from the educational institution, where you intend to study, confirming provisional acceptance and the duration of the course.(All are in headed paper)
• Proof of a one year and above medical cover renewed annually for the period of study with a medical scheme registered in terms of the Medical Schemes Act.
• A police certificate of good conduct from each country in which you resided for 12 months or longer since the age of 18 years
• If you are 18 years and older, a police clearance certificate from each country in which you resided for 12 months or longer since the age of 18 years is required. This should be submitted with the application

• The holder of a study visa may conduct part-time work for a period not exceeding 20 hours per week.
  The overriding consideration in processing applications for study permits are that:

• No foreigner may displace a South African citizen/resident at a local educational institution 
• The student must have proof of sufficient funds to pay for day- to-day living expenses, accommodation as well as tuition fees during his/her stay in South Africa

The student must have adequate medical cover with a registered South African medical scheme and proof thereof

For more information about the necessary documentation, click here

Sample Photograph: Below specs to be maintained at 45mm x 35mm

Specifications

The successful delivery of some of the department's services relies not only on our efforts. You have the responsibility of providing the Department with the correct documentation. Please find details below for all supporting documentation that the department requires:

Photographs

Photographs submitted for identity documents and passports must comply with the following specifications:

• Length - 45mm
• Width - 35mm
• The background of the photograph shall be plain and free of shadows and shall not have a white lining
• Only the head and shoulders of the person concerned shall be included in the photograph and the head from the chin to the top of the hair shall not be smaller 22mm and not larger than 25mm

Head Coverings:

• Are not permitted except for religious reasons, but your facial features from bottom of chin to top of forehead and both edges of your face must be clearly shown.
• The person concerned shall be photographed without any head-gear or veil, and any other additions to the face which tend to alter the natural likeness shall be removed. (The Director-General may exempt any person or any category of persons from any of these requirements.)

Glasses and Head Covers

If you wear glasses:

• The photograph must show your eyes clearly with no flash reflection off the glasses.
• No dark tinted lenses or heavy frames

Make sure that the frames do not cover any part of your eyes.

• Spectacles may be worn provided that the lenses do not make the eyes invisible. Spectacles with dark lenses may be worn if the eyes will appear distorted without them or if the person is blind

Expression:

The Photograph must:

• Show you looking at the Camera with a neutral expression and mouth closed
  No obvious grinning, frowning or raised eyebrows.
• The face shall be a recognizable likeness of the person and the head, hair, eyebrows, eyes, nose and moustache or beard, if any, shall be sharply and clearly defined
• Neither the photograph nor the copies thereof may be defaced by holes, pencil or ink marks or in any other manner

The timelines given by South African High Commission in Uganda for the processing of each application is minimum 8 weeks from the day of submission at Visa Application Centers.

However visa applicants should bear in mind that each application is subject to an individual assessment and processing time may vary. High Commission Visa section may ask for additional documents which may require more additional working days for processing.

Withdrawal of the Application.

If the applicant wishes to withdraw his/her application after the submission of the application at VFS Centers in Uganda, below are the requirements.

• A withdrawal form is required to be filled. This can be collected from the VFS Centre
• A covering letter mentioning the reason for the withdrawal.
• A VFS ICR copy, a copy of international passports bio –page

Medical Treatment visas may be issued for a maximum period of six months at a time.

The fee mentioned is per applicant

Please Note:

• The visa fee in USD is subject to change without notice.
• There is a service charge of USD 90 to be charged in UGX inclusive of VAT) levied per application over and above the visa fees.
• Visa Fee and service charge to be paid at Bank Implant inside VFS Visa Application Centre. Kindly carry the 1st page Passport photocopy while paying the service fee and the visa fee at the bank
• There is no exemption for VFS Service charge.
• The above fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.

General requirements

1. Valid passport- valid for not less than 30 days
2. Yellow fever certificate
3. Flight reservation
4. To attached copies of all S.A visas
5. Payment of the prescribed fee
6. Foreign nationals in Uganda must hold a long-term permit valid for at least one year, with a minimum of six months remaining before expiration. The permit must be endorsed in the passport and certified by internal affairs that it’s a true and genuine permit before submission.
7. Applicants using company documents the following are required :Certified copies of certificate of registration, company form 7 or form 20, certified copy of certificate of incorporation and all ID copies of directors.

• A duly completapplication form DHA-38
• The passport must be valid for 30 days after end of the intended visit
• Introduction letter
• Payment of the prescribed fee.
• Proof of financial means to cover your day to day expenses as well as those of persons accompanying you (the medical permit holder), if any, in the form of: Bank statements (Last three months Up to the Current date of the Submission)
• A letter from your medical practitioner or a medical institution, indicating the reasons/ necessity for treatment, the period of treatment and particulars of the treatment plans in the Republic of South Africa
• Details of the person or institution responsible for your medical expenses and hospital fees in form of a sponsorship letter, 3 months bank statement and a copy of their identifaction documents
• Proof of accomodation
• Should your medical scheme or employer not be liable for expenses incurred, proof of financial means or medical cover must be submitted
• Proof of sufficient financial means or provision for the costs indirectly related to the treatment.
• Particulars of persons accompanying you
• A copy of a return or onward air ticket.
• Certificate of good conduct for those 18 years and above and any other country one has lived or worked in for the period of one year and above when they obtained the age of 18 years
• A vaccination certificate, if required by law. 

Please note that a medical permit holder may not work or apply for work while in the country.

For more information about the necessary documentation, click here

Sample Photograph: Below specs to be maintained at 45mm x 35mm

Specifications

The successful delivery of some of the department's services relies not only on our efforts. You have the responsibility of providing the Department with the correct documentation. Please find details below for all supporting documentation that the department requires:

Photographs

Photographs submitted for identity documents and passports must comply with the following specifications:

• Length - 45mm
• Width - 35mm
• The background of the photograph shall be plain and free of shadows and shall not have a white lining
• Only the head and shoulders of the person concerned shall be included in the photograph and the head from the chin to the top of the hair shall not be smaller 22mm and not larger than 25mm

Head Coverings:

• Are not permitted except for religious reasons, but your facial features from bottom of chin to top of forehead and both edges of your face must be clearly shown.
• The person concerned shall be photographed without any head-gear or veil, and any other additions to the face which tend to alter the natural likeness shall be removed. (The Director-General may exempt any person or any category of persons from any of these requirements.)

Glasses and Head Covers

If you wear glasses:

• The photograph must show your eyes clearly with no flash reflection off the glasses.
• No dark tinted lenses or heavy frames

Make sure that the frames do not cover any part of your eyes.

• Spectacles may be worn provided that the lenses do not make the eyes invisible. Spectacles with dark lenses may be worn if the eyes will appear distorted without them or if the person is blind

Expression:

The Photograph must:

• Show you looking at the Camera with a neutral expression and mouth closed
  No obvious grinning, frowning or raised eyebrows.
• The face shall be a recognizable likeness of the person and the head, hair, eyebrows, eyes, nose and moustache or beard, if any, shall be sharply and clearly defined
• Neither the photograph nor the copies thereof may be defaced by holes, pencil or ink marks or in any other manner

The timelines given by South African High Commission in Uganda for the processing of each application is minimum 8 weeks from the day of submission at Visa Application Centers.

However visa applicants should bear in mind that each application is subject to an individual assessment and processing time may vary. High Commission Visa section may ask for additional documents which may require more additional working days for processing.

Withdrawal of the Application.

If the applicant wishes to withdraw his/her application after the submission of the application at VFS Centers in Uganda, below are the requirements.

• A withdrawal form is required to be filled. This can be collected from the VFS Centre
• A covering letter mentioning the reason for the withdrawal.
• A VFS ICR copy, a copy of international passports bio –page

Critical skills work Visas are issued for a period not exceeding five years

The fee mentioned is per applicant

Please Note:

• The visa fee in USD is subject to change without notice.
• There is a service charge of USD 90 to be charged in UGX inclusive of VAT) levied per application over and above the visa fees.
• Visa Fee and service charge to be paid at Bank Implant inside VFS Visa Application Centre. Kindly carry the 1st page Passport photocopy while paying the service fee and the visa fee at the bank
• There is no exemption for VFS Service charge.
• The above fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.

General requirements

1. Valid passport- valid for not less than 30 days;
2. Yellow fever certificate ;
3. Flight Reservations
4. To attach copies of all S.A visas
5. Payment of the prescribed fee
6. Foreign nationals in Uganda must hold a long-term permit valid for at least one year, with minimum of six months remaining before expiration. The permit must be endorsed in passport and certified by internal affairs that it’s a true and genuine permit before submission.
7. Applicants using company documents the following are required :Certified copies of certificate of registration, company form 7 or form 20, certified copy of certificate of incorporation and all ID copies of directors.

• A duly completed application form signed by yourself, the applicant.
• A passport valid for no less than 30 days after the expiry of
  Payment of the prescribed fee.
• A vaccination certificate, if required by the Act.
• Proof of financial means to cover envisaged living expenses in the Republic until you receive a salary. This should be in the form of: Bank statements (Last three months Up to the Current date of the Submission)
• A cash deposit equivalent to the value of a return or an undertaking from the employer
• Medical report
• A police certificate of good conduct from each country in which you resided for 12 months or longer since the age of 18 years
• Proof of application for a certificate of registration with the accredited professional body, council or board recognized by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
• Proof of evaluation of the foreign qualification/s by SAQA translated by a sworn translator into one of the official languages of the Republic.
• Proof of employment within 12 months after obtaining a Critical skills work visa in the form of an employment contract specifying the occupation and capacity in which the foreigner shall be employed. 

For more information about the necessary documentation, click here

Sample Photograph: Below specs to be maintained at 45mm x 35mm

Specifications

The successful delivery of some of the department's services relies not only on our efforts. You have the responsibility of providing the Department with the correct documentation. Please find details below for all supporting documentation that the department requires:

Photographs

Photographs submitted for identity documents and passports must comply with the following specifications:

• Length - 45mm
• Width - 35mm
• The background of the photograph shall be plain and free of shadows and shall not have a white lining
• Only the head and shoulders of the person concerned shall be included in the photograph and the head from the chin to the top of the hair shall not be smaller 22mm and not larger than 25mm

Head Coverings:

• Are not permitted except for religious reasons, but your facial features from bottom of chin to top of forehead and both edges of your face must be clearly shown.
• The person concerned shall be photographed without any head-gear or veil, and any other additions to the face which tend to alter the natural likeness shall be removed. (The Director-General may exempt any person or any category of persons from any of these requirements.)

Glasses and Head Covers

If you wear glasses:

• The photograph must show your eyes clearly with no flash reflection off the glasses.
• No dark tinted lenses or heavy frames

Make sure that the frames do not cover any part of your eyes.

• Spectacles may be worn provided that the lenses do not make the eyes invisible. Spectacles with dark lenses may be worn if the eyes will appear distorted without them or if the person is blind

Expression:

The Photograph must:

• Show you looking at the Camera with a neutral expression and mouth closed
  No obvious grinning, frowning or raised eyebrows.
• The face shall be a recognizable likeness of the person and the head, hair, eyebrows, eyes, nose and moustache or beard, if any, shall be sharply and clearly defined
• Neither the photograph nor the copies thereof may be defaced by holes, pencil or ink marks or in any other manner

The timelines given by South African High Commission in Uganda for the processing of each application is minimum 8 weeks from the day of submission at Visa Application Centers.

However visa applicants should bear in mind that each application is subject to an individual assessment and processing time may vary. High Commission Visa section may ask for additional documents which may require more additional working days for processing.

Withdrawal of the Application.

If the applicant wishes to withdraw his/her application after the submission of the application at VFS Centers in Uganda, below are the requirements.

• A withdrawal form is required to be filled. This can be collected from the VFS Centre
• A covering letter mentioning the reason for the withdrawal.
• A VFS ICR copy, a copy of international passports bio –page

Exchange Visas may be issued to foreigners who are not older than 25 years of age and wish to participate in cultural, economic or social exchange programs administered by an organ of the State or a public higher educational institution in conjunction with an organ of a foreign state.

The validity period of an exchange permit depends on the length of the program for which it is issued and usually does not exceed 12 months. Exchange permits cannot be renewed or extended. Should you successfully apply for an exchange permit, you will not qualify for a temporary residence permit until you have lived outside the Republic of South Africa for at least 12 months.

The fee mentioned is per applicant

Please Note:

• The visa fee in USD is subject to change without notice.
• There is a service charge of USD 90 to be charged in UGX inclusive of VAT) levied per application over and above the visa fees.
• Visa Fee and service charge to be paid at Bank Implant inside VFS Visa Application Centre. Kindly carry the 1st page Passport photocopy while paying the service fee and the visa fee at the bank
• There is no exemption for VFS Service charge.
• The above fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.

General requirements

1. Valid passport- valid for not less than 30 days
2. Yellow fever certificate
3. Flight bookings
4. To attached copies of all S.A visas
5. Payment of the prescribed fee

Note: Non- Ugandan Nationals- permits issued after July 2014 to be certified by internal affairs

• A duly completed application Form BI-1738
• A passport valid for no less than 30 days after the expiry of intended visit
• Payment of the prescribed fee
• A vaccination certificate, if required by the Act
• Proof of financial means to cover your living expenses during your stay in the Republic in the form of: Bank statements (Last three months Up to the Current date of the Submission)
• Undertaking(s) by the host(s) in the Republic of South Africa
• Proof of medical cover
• A cash deposit equivalent to the value of a return ticket or an undertaking by the relevant institution to cover costs for deportation, if necessary
• Medical and radiology reports
• A police clearance certificate from each country in which you resided for 12 months or longer since the age of 18 years
• A letter from the Department of Education or a public higher educational institution in the South Africa, confirming that it is responsible for organizing/administering the programme, outlining the activities and duration thereof, as well as confirming that it will take full responsibility for the student whilst he/she is in the country
• A letter from an organ of the foreign state, confirming the particulars of the student, including confirmation of the student’s registration with a tertiary educational institution abroad, as well as the date on which study will commence
• A report from a South African organ of state or learning institution prescribed in regulation 19(3)

For more information about the necessary documentation, click here

Sample Photograph: Below specs to be maintained at 45mm x 35mm

Specifications

The successful delivery of some of the department's services relies not only on our efforts. You have the responsibility of providing the Department with the correct documentation. Please find details below for all supporting documentation that the department requires:

Photographs

Photographs submitted for identity documents and passports must comply with the following specifications:

• Length - 45mm
• Width - 35mm
• The background of the photograph shall be plain and free of shadows and shall not have a white lining
• Only the head and shoulders of the person concerned shall be included in the photograph and the head from the chin to the top of the hair shall not be smaller 22mm and not larger than 25mm

Head Coverings:

• Are not permitted except for religious reasons, but your facial features from bottom of chin to top of forehead and both edges of your face must be clearly shown.
• The person concerned shall be photographed without any head-gear or veil, and any other additions to the face which tend to alter the natural likeness shall be removed. (The Director-General may exempt any person or any category of persons from any of these requirements.)

Glasses and Head Covers

If you wear glasses:

• The photograph must show your eyes clearly with no flash reflection off the glasses.
• No dark tinted lenses or heavy frames

Make sure that the frames do not cover any part of your eyes.

• Spectacles may be worn provided that the lenses do not make the eyes invisible. Spectacles with dark lenses may be worn if the eyes will appear distorted without them or if the person is blind

Expression:

The Photograph must:

• Show you looking at the Camera with a neutral expression and mouth closed
  No obvious grinning, frowning or raised eyebrows.
• The face shall be a recognizable likeness of the person and the head, hair, eyebrows, eyes, nose and moustache or beard, if any, shall be sharply and clearly defined
• Neither the photograph nor the copies thereof may be defaced by holes, pencil or ink marks or in any other manner

The timelines given by South African High Commission in Uganda for the processing of each application is minimum 8 weeks from the day of submission at Visa Application Centers.

However visa applicants should bear in mind that each application is subject to an individual assessment and processing time may vary. High Commission Visa section may ask for additional documents which may require more additional working days for processing.

Withdrawal of the Application.

If the applicant wishes to withdraw his/her application after the submission of the application at VFS Centers in Uganda, below are the requirements.

• A withdrawal form is required to be filled. This can be collected from the VFS Centre
• A covering letter mentioning the reason for the withdrawal.
• A VFS ICR copy, a copy of international passports bio –page

Occasionally, multi-national companies may decide to transfer an existing employee from a foreign branch to a branch in South Africa. These employees must apply for intra-company transfer work visa. In such cases, no proof of steps taken to obtain the services of a South African citizen/permanent residence will be required.

Intra-company transfer work Visa are issued for a period not exceeding 4 years and cannot be renewed or extended.

The fee mentioned is per applicant

Please Note:

• The visa fee in USD is subject to change without notice.
• There is a service charge of USD 90 to be charged in UGX inclusive of VAT) levied per application over and above the visa fees.
• Visa Fee and service charge to be paid at Bank Implant inside VFS Visa Application Centre. Kindly carry the 1st page Passport photocopy while paying the service fee and the visa fee at the bank
• There is no exemption for VFS Service charge.
• The above fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.

General requirements

1. Valid passport- valid for not less than 30 days
2. Yellow fever certificate
3. Flight bookings Reservations
4. To attached copies of all S.A visas
5. Payment of the prescribed fee
6. A duly completed (DHA-1738 Form 8) application form

Note: Non- Ugandan Nationals- permits issued after July 2014 to be certified by internal affairs

7. Foreign nationals in Uganda must hold a long-term permit valid for at least one year, with a minimum of six months remaining before expiration. The permit must be endorsed in the passport and certified by internal affairs that it’s a true and genuine permit before submission.
8. Applicants using company documents the following are required :Certified copies of certificate of registration, company form 7 or form 20, certified copy of certificate of incorporation and all ID copies of directors.

• A duly completed application form signed by yourself, the applicant
• A passport valid for no less than 30 days after the expiry of intended visit.
• Payment of the prescribed fee
• A vaccination certificate, if required by the Act
• Introduction Letter
• Proof of financial means to cover envisaged living expenses in the Republic until you receive a salary. This should be in the form of:  Bank statements (Last three months Up to the Current date of the Submission)
• A cash deposit of equivalent value to a return ticket
• An employment contract with the company abroad
• A letter from the employer/company abroad confirming that the you will be transferred to a branch/affiliate company in South Africa
• A letter from the South African company where you will work, confirming the transfer from the parent/affiliated company abroad. This letter should specify the occupation and capacity in which you will be employed and should also confirm that the maximum duration of employment will not exceed 4 years
• An undertaking by the employer:
• that you will leave South Africa once the 4-year period comes to an end confirming that your passport is valid
• that you will be employed in the position for which the permit is issued
• Medical and radiology reports
• A police clearance certificate of good conduct from each country in which you resided for 12 months or longer since the age of 18 years
• All required documentation for a spouse and/or children if they intend to accompany you

For more information about the necessary documentation, click here

Sample Photograph: Below specs to be maintained at 45mm x 35mm

Specifications

The successful delivery of some of the department's services relies not only on our efforts. You have the responsibility of providing the Department with the correct documentation. Please find details below for all supporting documentation that the department requires:

Photographs

Photographs submitted for identity documents and passports must comply with the following specifications:

• Length - 45mm
• Width - 35mm
• The background of the photograph shall be plain and free of shadows and shall not have a white lining
• Only the head and shoulders of the person concerned shall be included in the photograph and the head from the chin to the top of the hair shall not be smaller 22mm and not larger than 25mm

Head Coverings:

• Are not permitted except for religious reasons, but your facial features from bottom of chin to top of forehead and both edges of your face must be clearly shown.
• The person concerned shall be photographed without any head-gear or veil, and any other additions to the face which tend to alter the natural likeness shall be removed. (The Director-General may exempt any person or any category of persons from any of these requirements.)

Glasses and Head Covers

If you wear glasses:

• The photograph must show your eyes clearly with no flash reflection off the glasses.
• No dark tinted lenses or heavy frames

Make sure that the frames do not cover any part of your eyes.

• Spectacles may be worn provided that the lenses do not make the eyes invisible. Spectacles with dark lenses may be worn if the eyes will appear distorted without them or if the person is blind

Expression:

The Photograph must:

• Show you looking at the Camera with a neutral expression and mouth closed
  No obvious grinning, frowning or raised eyebrows.
• The face shall be a recognizable likeness of the person and the head, hair, eyebrows, eyes, nose and moustache or beard, if any, shall be sharply and clearly defined
• Neither the photograph nor the copies thereof may be defaced by holes, pencil or ink marks or in any other manner

The timelines given by South African High Commission in Uganda for the processing of each application is minimum 8 weeks from the day of submission at Visa Application Centers.

However visa applicants should bear in mind that each application is subject to an individual assessment and processing time may vary. High Commission Visa section may ask for additional documents which may require more additional working days for processing.

Withdrawal of the Application.

If the applicant wishes to withdraw his/her application after the submission of the application at VFS Centers in Uganda, below are the requirements.

• A withdrawal form is required to be filled. This can be collected from the VFS Centre
• A covering letter mentioning the reason for the withdrawal.
• A VFS ICR copy, a copy of international passports bio –page

Retired persons’ permits may be issued to persons who wish to retire in South Africa, provided that such persons comply with the financial requirements provided for in the Immigration Act, 2002 (Act No. 13 of 2002) and its Regulations.

The fee mentioned is per applicant

Please Note:

• The visa fee in USD is subject to change without notice.
• There is a service charge of USD 90 to be charged in UGX inclusive of VAT) levied per application over and above the visa fees.
• Visa Fee and service charge to be paid at Bank Implant inside VFS Visa Application Centre. Kindly carry the 1st page Passport photocopy while paying the service fee and the visa fee at the bank
• There is no exemption for VFS Service charge.
• The above fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.

General requirements

1. Valid passport- valid for not less than 30 days
2. Yellow fever certificate
3. Flight Reservations
4. To attached copies of all S.A visas
5. Payment of the prescribed fee
6. Foreign nationals in Uganda must hold a long-term permit valid for at least one year, with a minimum of six months remaining before expiration. The permit must be endorsed in the passport and certified by internal affairs that it’s a true and genuine permit before submission.
7. Applicants using company documents the following are required :Certified copies of certificate of registration, company form 7 or form 20, certified copy of certificate of incorporation and all ID copies of directors.

• The passport must be valid for 30 days after expiry of the intended visit
• 2 recent passport size colour photographs
• A photocopy of a valid residential permit, if applicable
• Permit fees (cash or bank transfer);
• A vaccination certificate (if you have travelled through or intend travelling to the yellow fever belt)
• Proof of medical cover
• Medical report
• The minimum payment to a foreigner shall be per month, the amount determined from time to time by the Minister, this amount is currently set at R37 000,00.
• A minimum prescribed net worth currently set at R37 000,00.
• A police certificate of good conduct from each country in which you resided for 12 months or longer since the age of 18 years
• The spouse and dependent children accompanying the holder of a retired person visa may be issued with an appropriate visa.

For more information about the necessary documentation, click here

Sample Photograph: Below specs to be maintained at 45mm x 35mm

Specifications

The successful delivery of some of the department's services relies not only on our efforts. You have the responsibility of providing the Department with the correct documentation. Please find details below for all supporting documentation that the department requires:

Photographs

Photographs submitted for identity documents and passports must comply with the following specifications:

• Length - 45mm
• Width - 35mm
• The background of the photograph shall be plain and free of shadows and shall not have a white lining
• Only the head and shoulders of the person concerned shall be included in the photograph and the head from the chin to the top of the hair shall not be smaller 22mm and not larger than 25mm

Head Coverings:

• Are not permitted except for religious reasons, but your facial features from bottom of chin to top of forehead and both edges of your face must be clearly shown.
• The person concerned shall be photographed without any head-gear or veil, and any other additions to the face which tend to alter the natural likeness shall be removed. (The Director-General may exempt any person or any category of persons from any of these requirements.)

Glasses and Head Covers

If you wear glasses:

• The photograph must show your eyes clearly with no flash reflection off the glasses.
• No dark tinted lenses or heavy frames

Make sure that the frames do not cover any part of your eyes.

• Spectacles may be worn provided that the lenses do not make the eyes invisible. Spectacles with dark lenses may be worn if the eyes will appear distorted without them or if the person is blind

Expression:

The Photograph must:

• Show you looking at the Camera with a neutral expression and mouth closed
  No obvious grinning, frowning or raised eyebrows.
• The face shall be a recognizable likeness of the person and the head, hair, eyebrows, eyes, nose and moustache or beard, if any, shall be sharply and clearly defined
• Neither the photograph nor the copies thereof may be defaced by holes, pencil or ink marks or in any other manner

The timelines given by South African High Commission in Uganda for the processing of each application is minimum 8 weeks from the day of submission at Visa Application Centers.

However visa applicants should bear in mind that each application is subject to an individual assessment and processing time may vary. High Commission Visa section may ask for additional documents which may require more additional working days for processing.

Withdrawal of the Application.

If the applicant wishes to withdraw his/her application after the submission of the application at VFS Centers in Uganda, below are the requirements.

• A withdrawal form is required to be filled. This can be collected from the VFS Centre
• A covering letter mentioning the reason for the withdrawal.
• A VFS ICR copy, a copy of international passports bio –page

A corporate visa allows a corporate entity (e.g. a mine group, farmer, etc.) to employ a pre-determined number of skilled/semi-skilled/ unskilled workers. A corporate visa is issued for a period not exceeding three years.

The fee mentioned is per applicant

Please Note:

• The visa fee in USD is subject to change without notice.
• There is a service charge of USD 90 to be charged in UGX inclusive of VAT) levied per application over and above the visa fees.
• Visa Fee and service charge to be paid at Bank Implant inside VFS Visa Application Centre. Kindly carry the 1st page Passport photocopy while paying the service fee and the visa fee at the bank
• There is no exemption for VFS Service charge.
• The above fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.

General requirements

1. Valid passport- valid for not less than 30 days
2. Yellow fever certificate
3. Flight bookings
4. To attached copies of all S.A visas
5. Payment of the prescribed fee

Note: Non- Ugandan Nationals- permits issued after July 2014 to be certified by internal affairs

• Submit duly completed application forms signed by the applicants
• Provide a corroborated statement demonstrating the need to employ foreign workers and the number of foreigners to be employed
• A certificate by the Department of Labor
• Proof of registration of the corporation with the:
• The South African Revenue Service 
• Unemployment Insurance Fund 
• Compensation Fund for Occupational Injuries 
• Companies and Intellectual Properties Commission, where legally required 
• The applicant for a corporate visa must provide proof that at least 60% of the total staff complement that are employed are citizens and permanent residents employed permanently in various positions.
• Provide a job description and remuneration for each foreign worker
• An undertaking to ensure that:
• the foreigner workers have valid passports
  the foreign workers will be employed only in the specific positions for which the visa are issued
  the foreign workers will leave South Africa on completion of their duties
• A cash deposit or guarantee for the foreign workers may be payable by the corporate entity or by the workers in the case of skilled workers
• Upon receipt of the approved number of workers, the DHA will issue the corporate visa and authorization certificates for each worker in terms of regulation 18(2) (b), then the corporate entity can start recruiting workers. Once a corporate visa has been issued to the applicant (entity), the applicant may then proceed to recruit workers, the workers will then apply for corporate worker certificates and these certificates are issued in line with the corporate visa for 3 years, but may not exceed the validity period of the corporate visa.

For more information about the necessary documentation, click here

Sample Photograph: Below specs to be maintained at 45mm x 35mm

Specifications

The successful delivery of some of the department's services relies not only on our efforts. You have the responsibility of providing the Department with the correct documentation. Please find details below for all supporting documentation that the department requires:

Photographs

Photographs submitted for identity documents and passports must comply with the following specifications:

• Length - 45mm
• Width - 35mm
• The background of the photograph shall be plain and free of shadows and shall not have a white lining
• Only the head and shoulders of the person concerned shall be included in the photograph and the head from the chin to the top of the hair shall not be smaller 22mm and not larger than 25mm

Head Coverings:

• Are not permitted except for religious reasons, but your facial features from bottom of chin to top of forehead and both edges of your face must be clearly shown.
• The person concerned shall be photographed without any head-gear or veil, and any other additions to the face which tend to alter the natural likeness shall be removed. (The Director-General may exempt any person or any category of persons from any of these requirements.)

Glasses and Head Covers

If you wear glasses:

• The photograph must show your eyes clearly with no flash reflection off the glasses.
• No dark tinted lenses or heavy frames

Make sure that the frames do not cover any part of your eyes.

• Spectacles may be worn provided that the lenses do not make the eyes invisible. Spectacles with dark lenses may be worn if the eyes will appear distorted without them or if the person is blind

Expression:

The Photograph must:

• Show you looking at the Camera with a neutral expression and mouth closed
  No obvious grinning, frowning or raised eyebrows.
• The face shall be a recognizable likeness of the person and the head, hair, eyebrows, eyes, nose and moustache or beard, if any, shall be sharply and clearly defined
• Neither the photograph nor the copies thereof may be defaced by holes, pencil or ink marks or in any other manner

The timelines given by South African High Commission in Uganda for the processing of each application is minimum 8 weeks from the day of submission at Visa Application Centers.

However visa applicants should bear in mind that each application is subject to an individual assessment and processing time may vary. High Commission Visa section may ask for additional documents which may require more additional working days for processing.

Withdrawal of the Application.

If the applicant wishes to withdraw his/her application after the submission of the application at VFS Centers in Uganda, below are the requirements.

• A withdrawal form is required to be filled. This can be collected from the VFS Centre
• A covering letter mentioning the reason for the withdrawal.
• A VFS ICR copy, a copy of international passports bio –page

As an immediate family member of a South African citizen or permanent resident you may be issued a relative’s visa once the prescribed financial assurance as contemplated in the Immigration Act, 2002 (Act No. 13 of 2002) have been complied with. Relative’s visas are issued for a maximum period of two years at a time. For a spouse and/or a dependent child of a South African citizen or permanent resident the permit is issued free of charge, whilst there is a fee for other relatives wishing to join their family members in South Africa.

The fee mentioned is per applicant

Please Note:

• The visa fee in USD is subject to change without notice.
• There is a service charge of USD 90 to be charged in UGX inclusive of VAT) levied per application over and above the visa fees.
• Visa Fee and service charge to be paid at Bank Implant inside VFS Visa Application Centre. Kindly carry the 1st page Passport photocopy while paying the service fee and the visa fee at the bank
• There is no exemption for VFS Service charge.
• The above fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.

General requirements

1. Valid passport- valid for not less than 30 days
2. Yellow fever certificate
3. Flight Reservations
4. To attach copies of all S.A visas
5. Payment of the prescribed fee
6. Foreign nationals in Uganda must hold a long-term permit valid for at least one year, with a minimum of six months remaining before expiration. The permit must be endorsed in the passport and certified by internal affairs that it’s a true and genuine permit before submission.
7. Applicants using company documents the following are required :Certified copies of certificate of registration, company form 7 or form 20, certified copy of certificate of incorporation and all ID copies of directors.

• The passport must be valid for 30 days after end of the intended visit
• A vaccination certificate, if required by the Act.
• Payment of the prescribed fee (not applicable for the spouse or dependent children of a South African citizen/permanent resident)
• A cash deposit equivalent value to a return or onward ticket (not required for the spouse or dependent children of South African citizen/permanent resident).
• A statement and/or documentation confirming the purpose and duration of your visit and proof that you are an immediate family member of a South African citizen/permanent resident (a full birth certificate for children, a marriage certificate in the case of a spouse and proof of kinship for others)
• A police certificate of good conduct from each country in which you resided for 12 months or longer since the age of 18 years
• Medical reports for yourself and all family members accompanying you
• Proof of South African citizenship or permanent residence of the relative in South Africa in the form of an identity document or passport, Municipal bills/body corporates all have to be certified by Police/Commissioner of South Africa.
• Proof availability of a minimum amount of R8500 per month per person for living expenses (this does not apply for a spouse or dependent minor child of a South African citizen/ permanent resident)
• The holder of a relative’s visa may not conduct work.

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Sample Photograph: Below specs to be maintained at 45mm x 35mm

Specifications

The successful delivery of some of the department's services relies not only on our efforts. You have the responsibility of providing the Department with the correct documentation. Please find details below for all supporting documentation that the department requires:

Photographs

Photographs submitted for identity documents and passports must comply with the following specifications:

• Length - 45mm
• Width - 35mm
• The background of the photograph shall be plain and free of shadows and shall not have a white lining
• Only the head and shoulders of the person concerned shall be included in the photograph and the head from the chin to the top of the hair shall not be smaller 22mm and not larger than 25mm

Head Coverings:

• Are not permitted except for religious reasons, but your facial features from bottom of chin to top of forehead and both edges of your face must be clearly shown.
• The person concerned shall be photographed without any head-gear or veil, and any other additions to the face which tend to alter the natural likeness shall be removed. (The Director-General may exempt any person or any category of persons from any of these requirements.)

Glasses and Head Covers

If you wear glasses:

• The photograph must show your eyes clearly with no flash reflection off the glasses.
• No dark tinted lenses or heavy frames

Make sure that the frames do not cover any part of your eyes.

• Spectacles may be worn provided that the lenses do not make the eyes invisible. Spectacles with dark lenses may be worn if the eyes will appear distorted without them or if the person is blind

Expression:

The Photograph must:

• Show you looking at the Camera with a neutral expression and mouth closed
  No obvious grinning, frowning or raised eyebrows.
• The face shall be a recognizable likeness of the person and the head, hair, eyebrows, eyes, nose and moustache or beard, if any, shall be sharply and clearly defined
• Neither the photograph nor the copies thereof may be defaced by holes, pencil or ink marks or in any other manner

The timelines given by South African High Commission in Uganda for the processing of each application is minimum 8 weeks from the day of submission at Visa Application Centers.

However visa applicants should bear in mind that each application is subject to an individual assessment and processing time may vary. High Commission Visa section may ask for additional documents which may require more additional working days for processing.

Withdrawal of the Application.

If the applicant wishes to withdraw his/her application after the submission of the application at VFS Centers in Uganda, below are the requirements.

• A withdrawal form is required to be filled. This can be collected from the VFS Centre
• A covering letter mentioning the reason for the withdrawal.
• A VFS ICR copy, a copy of international passports bio –page