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Table Mountain and the city view in Cape Town — visa for South Africa

Visa information

South Africa Visa

A visa is required, applied for through the consulate.

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Viza.az service fee
95 AZN
Visa centre fee
—
Consular fee
Confirmed with the consulate

Visa types for South Africa

Tourist visa

A tourist visa for safaris, Cape Town and the coastal routes of South Africa.

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Business visa

A business visa for meetings, trade fairs and negotiations in South Africa. An invitation is required.

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Student visa

A student visa for study at South African universities. An offer letter and a medical certificate are required.

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Family reunion visa

A long-stay visa to join a spouse or relative living in South Africa.

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Azerbaijani citizens must obtain a visa in advance to travel to South Africa. The country does not apply visa-free entry or a visa on arrival to holders of our passports.

The application goes through a consulate and personal attendance may be required. As there is no direct mission in Azerbaijan, the route for the application has to be settled in advance. This is the most important step in planning.

The document file is larger than standard: passport, application form, photo, return tickets, proof of accommodation, bank statement, a letter from your employer and medical insurance. Those travelling with children are separately asked for the international form of the birth certificate. This rule is specific to South Africa and is often overlooked. Viza.az prepares the full list in advance.

Visa to South Africa: prices and processing times

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Service Processing time Price
Viza.az service fee 3-5 working days 95 AZN
Visa centre cost — —
Consular fee — Confirmed with the consulate
Visa decision 15-30 working days —

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Documents required for a visa to South Africa

  • Ordinary passport With at least two blank pages and valid for six months after the trip.
  • Completed application form The consulate's tourist visa form.
  • Photograph Taken recently, on a white background.
  • Return ticket A confirmed booking or ticket.
  • Proof of accommodation A hotel booking or the host's address.
  • Bank statement Covering the last three months; it must show you can meet the cost of the trip.
  • Letter from your employer Stating your position, income and the dates of your leave.
  • Birth certificate for children In the international format; compulsory when travelling with children under 18. If only one parent travels, the other's notarised consent is also required. This rule is specific to South Africa and is often overlooked.
  • Yellow fever vaccination certificate Required if you arrive from, or transit through, a country classed as a risk zone.

Visa to South Africa: frequently asked questions

Yes. The country does not apply a visa-free arrangement or a visa on arrival to holders of an Azerbaijani passport — the application must be made in advance.

The application goes through a consulate. As there is no direct mission in Azerbaijan, you need to establish in advance which consulate serves you.

Yes, and this rule is often overlooked. South Africa requires the international form of the birth certificate from anyone travelling with a child under 18. If only one parent is travelling, the other’s consent document may also be requested.

Processing usually takes fifteen to thirty working days. It is advisable to apply at least two months before the trip.

A vaccination certificate is required if you are arriving from a country classed as a risk zone, or in transit through one. For travellers arriving on a direct flight it is usually not needed.

The tourist category usually gives the right to stay up to 90 days. The exact period is set by the consulate’s decision.

A passport, an application form, a photo, return tickets, proof of accommodation, a bank statement, a letter from your employer and medical insurance. The list is larger than standard.

We work out the application route, prepare the full document list and check the extra requirements for children in advance. The service fee is 95 AZN.