South Africa Tourist Visa from Pakistan
Planning to visit South Africa from Pakistan? Rana Travel Advisor helps Pakistani applicants with visa documentation, application preparation, and guidance throughout the application process.
Our team helps you organize the documents according to your travel purpose and individual circumstances. Visa requirements may vary from applicant to applicant.
Visa TypeVisitor’s Visa (Tourism)
Processing TimeVaries, depends on the authorities
DocumentsChecklist below
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Who Can Apply / Eligibility Notes
Pakistani passport holders generally need a Visitor’s Visa to travel to South Africa for tourism.
The application should clearly explain the purpose and duration of your intended visit.
Applicants should be able to demonstrate sufficient financial means for their planned stay.
Proof of return or onward travel may be required.
Applicants travelling with children may need additional documents and parental consent documents.
Additional documents may be requested depending on the applicant’s individual circumstances.
Required Documents
Requirements can vary according to the applicant’s personal circumstances and the latest instructions of the South African authorities.
Always required
Completed and signed South African visa application form (DHA-84).
Recent passport-size photograph according to the applicable requirements.
Valid Pakistani passport meeting the applicable validity and blank-page requirements.
CNIC copy and passport bio-page copy.
Three months of bank statements as financial evidence, where required by the applicable checklist.
Proof of return or onward travel.
Documents explaining the purpose and duration of the visit.
Required only in some cases
If employed: Employment letter and other employment-related supporting documents may be required.
If a business owner/self-employed: Business registration, business documents and relevant financial evidence may be required.
If invited by someone in South Africa: Invitation letter and supporting documents from the host may be required.
If staying with family or relatives: Proof of relationship and relevant host documents may be required.
If travelling with children: Birth certificate and applicable parental consent or guardianship documents may be required.
If you have previous travel history: Previous passports and relevant travel documents may be requested.
If married: Marriage certificate may be required where applicable.
If travelling through or from a yellow-fever-risk area: A valid yellow fever vaccination certificate may be required.
If documents are not in English: Certified English translations may be required.
Our Process
Five simple steps with Rana Travel Advisor
ConsultationWe understand your travel purpose, personal circumstances, and available documents.
Document GuidanceWe guide you about the documents relevant to your individual application.
Application SupportWe assist with organizing your application form and supporting documentation.
Appointment & BiometricsWe guide you regarding the applicable visa submission appointment and biometric requirements (where applicable).
Follow-upWe guide you regarding application tracking and the next steps while your application is under consideration.
Processing Time
Varies, depends on the official authoritiesProcessing times can vary depending on the application, document verification, workload, and the decision-making authorities. No specific processing time can be guaranteed.
IMPORTANT NOTEVisa requirements may change and additional documents may be requested according to your individual circumstances. The final decision on every visa application is made by the South African authorities.
Rana Travel Advisor provides documentation and application guidance but does not make visa decisions or guarantee visa approval.