Visa requirements for Central African passport holders traveling to South Africa
Valid passport with 6+ months validity
Passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the intended period of stay in South Africa and have at least one blank page for endorsements.
Completed visa application form
The official South African visa application form must be filled out completely and signed.
Passport photograph
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Flight booking confirmation
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Hotel confirmation letter
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Bank statement
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Purpose of visit statement
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Biometric data (fingerprints and photo)
Biometric data, including fingerprints and a digital photograph, must be provided at the visa application center or embassy.
Yellow fever certificate
A valid yellow fever vaccination certificate is required if traveling from or through a country with risk of yellow fever transmission.
Travel insurance certificate
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