South African Visas

• Completed form DHA-84 in BLACK pen and BLOCK letters.

• One (1) passport photos with white or light background.

• Passport and copy.

• Hong Kong / Macao ID and copy.

• Hong Kong / Macao residency visa and copy.

• Proof employment / Own business.

• Proof of sufficient fund (in the form of the most recent three months' bank statements) for own maintenance for the duration of stay.

• Invitation letter from South African company, their updated business registration copy and their proof of address, if applicable.

• Flight itinerary/reservation (fly in SA, domestic within SA and fly out of SA.

• Proof of accommodation booking or letter of invitation from host in South Africa with certified proof of host’s legal status in South Africa (ID Book/ passport, visa or residence status in South Africa whichever is applicable) and address proof.

• A statement or documentation detailing the purpose and duration of the visit.

• Yellow fever certificate is required if applicant is passing through yellow fever belt area before entering South Africa.

• Minor applicants under the age of 18 are not required to be present. Parents of child must be present at this mission to sign for consent for their child's visa application along with their passports and child's full birth certificate (original and copy), if applicable.

• Domestic helper contract (original and copy) must be presented, if applicable

• Non-refundable application fee of HKD275.00 in CASH

• Additional documents might be requested for your application.

• A duly completed form DHA-1738 in BLACK pen in BLOCK letters and signed by applicant.

• Two (2) passport photos with white or light background.

• Passport and copy.

• Hong Kong / Macao ID and copy.

• Hong Kong / Macao residency visa and copy, if not permanent ID holder.

• Unabridged birth certificate and copy.

• Proof of employment outside South Africa, if applicable.

• Proof of sufficient fund (in the form of the most recent three months' bank
  statements) for own maintenance for the duration of stay.

• Flight itinerary/reservation.

• Proof of hotel accommodation booking or letter of invitation from host in South Africa with certified proof of host’s legal status in South Africa (ID Book/ passport, visa or residence status in South Africa whichever is applicable) and address proof.

• A statement or documentation detailing the purpose and duration of the visit.

• Yellow fever certificate is required if applicant is passing through yellow fever belt area before entering South Africa.

• Medical report on prescribed form DHA-811. The certificate must not be older than
  six (6) months at the time the applicant submits an application.

• Radiological report on prescribed formDHA-806. (Radiological report is not
  required in respect of children under the age of 12 years or a pregnant woman.) The certificate must not be older than six (6) months at the time the applicant submits
  an application.

• Marriage certificate or in the case of a foreign spousal relationship, proof of official recognition thereof issued by the authorities of the foreign country of the applicant (where applicable).

• The affidavit where a spousal relationship to a South African citizen or resident is applicable, as well as documentation proving cohabitation and the extent to which the related financial responsibilities are shared by the parties and setting out the particulars of children in the spousal relationship. (Affidavit to be signed when applicant is lodging application by appointment.)

• Divorce decree (and copy), if applicable.

• Court order (and copy) granting full or specific parental responsibilities and rights, where applicable.

• Death certificate (and copy), in respect of late spouse, where applicable.

• Written consent from both parents and full parental responsibilities, where applicable.

• Proof of adoption (and copy), where applicable.

• Legal separation order (and copy), where applicable.

• Police clearance certificate(s) from all countries where applicant resided one year or longer since having attained the age of 18, which certificate(s) shall not be older than six (6) months at time of submission.

• Proof of kinship, within the second step, between the applicant and the South African citizen or permanent resident in the form of:

  • an unabridged birth certificate (and copy); and
  • where necessary, paternity test results (and copy).

• The financial assurance contemplated in section 18(1) of the Act shall be an amount,
  per person per month, as determined from time to time by the Minister by notice in
  the Gazette, to be proven by means of a current salary advice or a certified bank statement not older than three months at the time of application. Provided that the financial assurance shall not be required where the South African citizen or permanent resident is a dependent child.

• Non-refundable application fee of HKD275.00 in CASH.

• Additional documents might be requested for your application

Processing time may take up to 4 weeks.

• A duly completed form DHA-1738 in BLACK pen in BLOCK letters and signed by applicant.

• Two (2) passport photos with white or light background.

• Passport and copy.

• Hong Kong / Macao ID and copy.

• Hong Kong / Macao residency visa and copy, if not permanent ID holder.

• Unabridged birth certificate and copy.

• Proof of retirement.

• Proof of retirement fund (in the form of the most recent three months' bank statements).

• Flight itinerary/reservation.

• Proof of accommodation.

• Yellow fever certificate is required if applicant is passing through yellow fever
  belt area before entering South Africa.

• Medical report on prescribed form DHA-811. The certificate must not be older than
  six (6) months at the time the applicant submits an application.

• Radiological report on prescribed formDHA-806. (Radiological report is not
  required in respect of children under the age of 12 years or a pregnant woman.) The certificate must not be older than six (6) months at the time the applicant submits
  an application.

• Marriage certificate or in the case of a foreign spousal relationship, proof of official recognition thereof issued by the authorities of the foreign country of the applicant (where applicable).

• The affidavit where a spousal relationship to a South African citizen or resident is applicable, as well as documentation proving cohabitation and the extent to which the related financial responsibilities are shared by the parties and setting out the particulars of children in the spousal relationship. (Affidavit to be signed when applicant is lodging application by appointment.)

• Divorce decree (and copy), if applicable.

• Court order (and copy) granting full or specific parental responsibilities and rights, where applicable.

• Death certificate (and copy), in respect of late spouse, where applicable.

• Written consent from both parents and full parental responsibilities, where applicable.

• Proof of adoption (and copy), where applicable.

• Legal separation order (and copy), where applicable.

• Police clearance certificate(s) from all countries where applicant resided one year or longer since having attained the age of 18, which certificate(s) shall not be older than six (6) months at time of submission.

• Proof of minimum monthly payment from a pension fund or an irrevocable retirement annuity or a net worth providing an income for the duration of stay in South Africa.

• Non-refundable application fee of HKD275.00 in CASH.

• Additional documents might be requested for your application

Processing time may take up to 4 weeks.

• A duly completed form DHA-1738 in BLACK pen in BLOCK letters and signed by applicant.

• Two (2) passport photos with white or light background.

• Passport and copy.

• Hong Kong / Macao ID and copy.

• Hong Kong / Macao residency visa and copy, if not permanent ID holder.

• Unabridged birth certificate and copy.

• Proof of employment outside South Africa, if applicable.

• Proof of sufficient fund (in the form of the most recent three months' bank statements) for own maintenance for the duration of stay.

• Flight itinerary/reservation of round trip air tickets.

• Proof of hotel accommodation booking or letter of invitation from host in South Africa with certified proof of host’s legal status in South Africa (ID Book/ passport, visa or residence status in South Africa whichever is applicable) and address proof.

• A statement or documentation detailing the purpose and duration of the visit.

• Yellow fever certificate is required if applicant is passing through yellow fever
  belt area before entering South Africa.

• Medical report on prescribed form DHA-811. The certificate must not be older than
  six (6) months at the time the applicant submits an application.

• Radiological report on prescribed formDHA-806. (Radiological report is not
  required in respect of children under the age of 12 years or a pregnant woman.) The certificate must not be older than six (6) months at the time the applicant submits
  an application.

• Marriage certificate or in the case of a foreign spousal relationship, proof of official recognition thereof issued by the authorities of the foreign country of the applicant (where applicable).

• The affidavit where a spousal relationship to a South African citizen or resident is applicable, as well as documentation proving cohabitation and the extent to which the related financial responsibilities are shared by the parties and setting out the particulars of children in the spousal relationship. (Affidavit to be signed when applicant is lodging application by appointment.)

• Divorce decree (and copy), if applicable.

• Court order (and copy) granting full or specific parental responsibilities and rights, where applicable.

• Death certificate (and copy), in respect of late spouse, where applicable.

• Written consent from both parents and full parental responsibilities, where applicable.

• Proof of adoption (and copy), where applicable.

• Legal separation order (and copy), where applicable.

• Police clearance certificate(s) from all countries where applicant resided one year or longer since having attained the age of 18, which certificate(s) shall not be older than six (6) months at time of submission.

• A written undertaking by the employer accepting responsibility for the costs related to the deportation of the applicant and his or her dependent family members, should it become necessary.

• A written understaking by the employer to ensure that the passport of his or her employee is valid at all times for the duration of his or her employment.

• The foreigner's contract of employment (and copy), valid for a period of not less than six month, with the company outside South Africa.

• A letter from the company outside South Africa confirming that the foreigner shall be transferred to a branch, subsidiary or an affiliate of that company in the Republic of South Africa.

• A letter from the branch, subsidiary or an affiliate in the Republic of South Africa confirming the transfer of the foreigner and specifying the occupation and capacity in which that foreigner shall be employed.

• An undertaking by the relevant employer that:

  • a foreigner shall only be employed in the specific position for which the visa has been issued;
  • the foreigner will at all times comply with the provisions of the Act and conditions of his or her visa and undertakes to immediately notify the Director-General if the employee refuses to comply with the provisions of the Act or conditions of the visa; and
  • a detailed plan is developed for the transfer of skills to South African citizen(s) or permanent resident(s) - please include their IDs

• An undertaking from the branch, subsidiary or an affiliate in the Republic of South Africa to reimburse the Department any costs incurred in relation to the deportation
  of the holder of an intra-company transfer work visa and any of his or her dependent family members

• Proof of payment of the applicable fee for medical coverage.

• Non-refundable application fee of HKD985.00 in CASH.

• Additional documents might be requested for your application

Processing time may take up to 4 weeks.

• A duly completed form DHA-1738 in BLACK pen in BLOCK letters and signed by applicant.

• Two (2) passport photos with white or light background.

• Passport and copy.

• Hong Kong / Macao ID and copy.

• Hong Kong / Macao residency visa and copy, if not permanent ID holder.

• Unabridged birth certificate and copy.

• Proof of employment outside South Africa, if applicable.

• Proof of sufficient fund (in the form of the most recent three months' bank statements
  )for own maintenance for the duration of stay.

• Flight itinerary/reservation of round trip air tickets.

• Proof of hotel accommodation booking or letter of invitation from host in South Africa with certified proof of host’s legal status in South Africa (ID Book/ passport, visa or residence status in South Africa whichever is applicable) and address proof.

• A statement or documentation detailing the purpose and duration of the visit.

• Yellow fever certificate is required if applicant is passing through yellow fever
  belt area before entering South Africa.

• Medical report on prescribed form DHA-811 . The certificate must not be older than
  six (6) months at the time the applicant submits an application.

• Radiological report on prescribed formDHA-806. (Radiological report is not
  required in respect of children under the age of 12 years or a pregnant woman.) The certificate must not be older than six (6) months at the time the applicant submits
  an application.

• Marriage certificate or in the case of a foreign spousal relationship, proof of official recognition thereof issued by the authorities of the foreign country of the applicant (where applicable).

• The affidavit where a spousal relationship to a South African citizen or resident is applicable, as well as documentation proving cohabitation and the extent to which the related financial responsibilities are shared by the parties and setting out the particulars of children in the spousal relationship. (Affidavit to be signed when applicant is lodging application by appointment.)

• Divorce decree (and copy), if applicable.

• Court order (and copy) granting full or specific parental responsibilities and rights, where applicable.

• Death certificate (and copy), in respect of late spouse, where applicable.

• Written consent from both parents and full parental responsibilities, where applicable.

• Proof of adoption (and copy), where applicable.

• Legal separation order (and copy), where applicable.

• Police clearance certificate(s) from all countries where applicant resided one year or longer since having attained the age of 18, which certificate(s) shall not be older than six (6) months at time of submission.

• A written undertaking by the employer accepting responsibility for the costs related to the deportation of the applicant and his or her dependent family members, should it become necessary.

• A written undertaking by the employer to ensure that the passport of his or her employee is valid at all times for the duration of his or her employment.

• Proof of critical skills category by specifically indicating the occupation/critical skill for which the application is being made. The occupation /critical skill must be on the Critical Skills list.

• A confirmation, in writing, from the professional body, council or board recognized by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) in terms of section 13(1)(i) of the National Qualifications Framework Act; a confirmation, in writing, from the professional body, council or board recognized by SAQA in terms of Section 13(1)(i) of the National Qualification Framework Act, or any relevant government Department confirming the skills or qualifications of the applicant and the appropriate post qualification experience.

• If required by law, proof of application for a certificate of registration with the professional body, council or board recognised by SAQA in terms of section 13(1)(i) of the National Qualifications Framework Act.

• Proof of evaluation of foreign qualifications by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and translated by a sworn translator into one of the official languages of the Republic of South Africa.

• Non-refundable application fee of HKD985.00 in CASH.

• Additional documents might be requested for your application

Processing time may take up to 4 weeks.