Transit visas are issued in terms of section 12 of the Aliens' Control Act, 1991 to enable foreigners to pass through SA from outside the country to another destination outside the SA. These visas are valid only up to 72 hours, not being valid for shopping or sightseeing. The applicant must submit proof of admission to a third country.
Guidelines for Application for a Transit Visa
1 | A valid passport for the Republic of South Africa. |
| 2 | Duly filled visa application form (one copy only). |
| 3 | One (recent) passport size photograph. |
| 4 | South African visas are issued free of charge to Passport holders of India. |
| 5 | A visa / permit of ultimate destination. |
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Note:
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| 1 | The Mission reserves the right to request for any other documents to support an applicant, should it deem it necessary. |
| 2 | No fixed travel arrangements must be made prior to the issuance of a visa. |
| 3 | Other nationals living or working in India who apply for South African visas are subject to a decision from the SA Mission in the applicant's host country. |
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Transit Visa