REQUIREMENT FOR VISAS

 1. South African Nationals

 South African nationals are given the following visas, free of charge:-

i)                     Tourist visa

ii)                   Business visa

iii)                  Employment visa

iv)                  Student/Research visa

v)                    Official visa

vi)                  Conference visa

vii)                 Transit visa

viii)               Journalist visa

 2. Requirements for Tourist visa

i)      Visa application forms filled in black ink or typed. The forms are

 Available with the Consulate or can be downloaded from the Consulate website.

      ii)       A copy of the South African identity card

      iii)      Two passport sized coloured photographs.

      iv)      A copy of a confirmed return air ticket to India and back.

      v)      Proof of residence both in India as well as in South Africa.

3. Requirements for Business visa

i)            Visa application forms in duplicate.

ii)            Copies of  Invitation letter/Sponsorship from India, in duplicate.

iii)            Copies of Letter from the applicant’s Company, in duplicate.

iv)            Copies of a confirmed return air ticket to India and back, in duplicate.

v)            Copies of the South African Identity card, in duplicate
(Note:The applicants are required not to engage in money lending and petty trading).

vi)            Proof of residence both in India as well as in South Africa

4. Requirements for employment visa 

i)            Visa application forms in duplicate

ii)            Four passport sized coloured photographs

iii)            Copy of the contract of employment between the employee and employer.

iv)            A copy of return air ticket and South African identity card.

v)            The duration of the visa would be for a period of one year

vi)            The applicants should report to the Foreigner’s Registration Office (FRRO) on arrival in India.

vii)            The family of the applicant would be given an entry visa for a period of one year. They should also report to the FRRO.

viii)            The employee should get his visa renewed before the expiry of one year period, from the FRRO.

ix)            Proof of residence both in India as well as in South Africa.

5. Requirements for Student/Research visa. 

i)            Visa application forms in duplicate.

ii)            Four passport sized coloured photographs.

iii)            The student should produce proof of admission from a recognized Indian University.

iv)            The student should produce satisfactory evidence of financial support and a bank guarantee from the parent/guardian.

v)             The student should get all his documents attested and verified from Ministry of Education and / Foreign Affairs, South Africa.

vi)            The student admitted to professional courses like medicine / paramedical courses should also furnish a proof of admission.

vii)            A student applying for theological studies/ Islamic Studies would be granted visa only after clearance from Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), New Delhi. 

viii)            Proof of residence both in India as well as in South Africa. 

6. Diplomatic/ Official Visas 

 i)    Visas will only be issued by the High Commission of India, Pretoria.

ii)    The other requirements remain the same as for a tourist visa.

7. Conference Visa 

i)            Visa application form in duplicate with two passport sized photographs.

ii)            Copy of the Invitation letter from India.

iii)            There should be evidence to prove that the organizers of the conference have obtained a no objection certificate and political clearance from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), New Delhi. 

8. Transit visa 

i)            A transit visa is granted for the sole purpose of enabling the holder to travel through India.

ii)            Ordinarily the visa is valid for single journey for entry within three months.

iii)            A transit visa will not be issued for more than 15 days

iv)             A two way transit visa can also be given to a person who desires to make a re entry to India

9. Journalist Visa 

i)            Journalists, Film producers, Television crew, Press Photographers, Sports writers are given journalist visa for up to six months, depending on the requirements.

ii)            On arrival in India they would be required to report to the External Publicity Division, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), New Delhi.

iii)            A foreign journalist / cameraman would not be given a visa to visit restricted areas in India.

iv)            Correspondents of foreign newspapers/agencies assigned to India should apply for accreditation to the Press Information Bureau, New Delhi.

v)            The “J” visa is given only by High Commission of India, Pretoria. 

 10.  Requirements for foreign nationals other than South African nationals 

i)            Should have a Permanent Residence/Work permit in South Africa.

ii)            Cases of persons having temporary residence in South Africa would be referred to the Indian missions based in their respective countries, for clearance.

iii)            Visa will be issued after a period of minimum three working days

iv)            A reference fee of R120 would be charged in addition to the visa fee.

v)            A copy of the confirmed return ticket/two passport sized photographs should be submitted along with the application forms. Application forms can be obtained from the Consulate or can be downloaded from the Consulate website.

vi)            Proof of residence both in India as well as in South Africa.

 Pak nationals applying for visit visas/ business visas should submit applications in quadruplets  (4 forms), meant for Pak nationals. All applications will be referred to the concert Authorities for clearance.

A reference fee of R120.00 will be charged in addition of visa fee R25.00.

Visa will be granted only on clearance.       

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