Introduction to the requirements for applying for four types of visas in South Africa

South Africa has a non-discriminatory visa policy, so South Africa’s visa is fast and convenient. It only takes about 15 working days to get a visa. Citizens of the People's Republic of China who hold ordinary passports for private purposes and citizens who hold ordinary passports for public purposes must meet the requirements when applying for entry visas to South Africa. Only citizens of the People's Republic of China can apply for visas at this embassy. Let’s take a look at the specific requirements for different applications in South Africa.

1. Study Permit (Visa)

Applicants are required to pass an approved language test in Beijing. And need to provide a letter of guarantee to return to the People's Republic of China.

Visa fee: RMB 840

Security deposit: RMB 15,000 or bank guarantee

Other forms: Study visa application form B1-159, required Complete, dated and signed, radiological examination report, physical examination certificate. Applicants with postgraduate qualifications who are accepted and sponsored by a South African university may be granted a visa, but a certificate is required.

Proof of tuition fees paid

Notarized copy of academic certificate

Detailed application form and return or registration at a South African higher education institution after completion of studies Letter of guarantee to return to the People's Republic of China within three years.

Motivations for studying in South Africa rather than in your home country, and reasons why you would not study the course in your home country.

Students under the age of 18 who are admitted to private schools in South Africa can obtain a visa after registration, and must provide materials to prove that they meet all financial requirements and admission requirements, such as:

The school has admission places and applicants do not account for the quota of South Africans

Regulations language requirements

The governing body is satisfied with the applicant's ability to pay all fees and has also issued results Single

The school is satisfied with the student’s ability to study at school

Proof of room and board

Motivation for applying to study in South Africa and explanation of why not to study in the country

2. Business visa

Application submitted by the applicant

Private passport holders representing private companies and all holders of other passports who wish to apply for a visa at this embassy Applicants are also required to provide the following documents:

Company invitation letter with official letterhead, providing a detailed list of the board of directors of the inviting company; indicating the date of the planned visit and the name of the invitee, and The applicant is guaranteed to return to the People's Republic of China.

The South African company that issued the invitation needs to provide background materials on the trade project

Company registration certificates involving two countries translated into English (the Chinese company business license needs to be notarized)

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Detailed business meeting schedule

Applicants holding official passports who wish to apply through the Ministry of Foreign Economic Relations and Trade and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will take three weeks and do not need to pay a deposit.

3. Temporary work permit (visa)

When processing this type of application, the first question we must consider is whether the job cannot be undertaken by South African citizens

Visa fee RMB 840

Security deposit RMB 20,000

Completely fill in the following form:

Work visa application form BI-159C

Application form for temporary residence in South Africa BI-159A

Chest radiation report BI-806

Physical examination form BI-811

Other requirements:

A job offer letter based on the applicant’s academic qualifications and work experience

Notarized academic qualifications and professional title certificates

Clippings of advertisements for this position in South African newspapers

The application should be submitted three months before planning to go to South Africa (in two copies, one original and one copy). The visa is usually valid for 12 months.

If you apply for a self-employed work visa

You need to submit all the information about the South African company.

4. Tourist and relative visit visa

Travel needs to provide detailed travel arrangement plan including travel date, hotel name and South African organizer.

Invitations issued by South African citizens or South African temporary residence permit holders to visit relatives must indicate the time of the visit and indicate the inviter’s ID number and identity (South African citizens, permanent residence permit holders or Temporary residence permit holders). Detailed address, proof of personal financial resources of the inviter, and notarization of family relationships.

We also need a notarized copy of the passport and the permanent residence stamp in the passport of the relative who is visiting South Africa this time. Photocopies of the permanent residence permit or its valid work and study certificates.