# South Africa visa for Indian citizens > Indian citizens apply for a South Africa visa through VFS Global. The published fee for Short term visas (all short-term categories incl. Transit) is Gratis for Indian Nationals. Processing time (Short term visas (New Delhi, Mumbai)): Minimum 05 working days. Application locations listed include New Delhi, Gurugram, Jaipur, Kolkata and Mumbai (4 more listed below). Sources checked on October 15, 2026. Canonical page: https://yatraforfun.com/visa/india/south-africa Sources checked on: 2026-10-15 Applies via: VFS Global VFS Global: https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/zaf/ Embassy / official site: https://dirco.gov.za/newdelhi/ ## Overview Applications are submitted at VFS Global visa application centres on behalf of the South African High Commission, New Delhi (North & East India) and the Consulate General, Mumbai (West & South India). Per instructions of the Consulate in Mumbai, only applications fulfilling all checklist documents are accepted at VFS; incomplete applicants must complete missing documents and resubmit during operational hours. All decisions on issuance, entries and duration are at the sole discretion of the mission. No appointment is needed: applicants simply attend a VFS centre to submit (VFS India). ## Visa on arrival, eVisa and visa-free entry - **Visa on arrival:** Not available: Indian ordinary passport holders are not on South Africa's visa-exemption list (DHA schedule issued 9 December 2025 exempts only Indian diplomatic, official and service passports, for 90 days) and must hold a port of entry visa before travelling - through the online ETA or a VFS application. - **eVisa / online visa:** Available: Indians can apply online for South Africa's Electronic Travel Authorisation at https://eta.dha.gov.za - India was one of the four ETA pilot countries and the system was officially launched on 12 August 2026; for visa-required travellers it issues a port of entry visa (Section 10(a)), usually within 24 hours, typically valid up to 6 months with multiple entries and up to 90 days per stay. It needs an ordinary passport valid at least 7 months from the travel date and currently works only for arrivals at OR Tambo, Cape Town, King Shaka or Lanseria airports; if refused, apply through VFS. ## Visa fees - **Short term visas (all short-term categories incl. Transit):** Gratis for Indian Nationals — Foreign Nationals INR 2342/- - **Study / Treaty / Medical Treatment / Relative / Exchange / Retired Person / Remote Work / Volunteer-Charity Work Visa:** INR 2342/- — VFS page for Study Visa also states 'Visa Fee would be gratis for all the Indian Nationals' - **Research Work:** Indian Nationals: Gratis (Under Short-term Category) / INR 2342/- (Under Long-term Category) - **Business Visa/Permit, General Work, Critical Skill, Intra Company Transfer, Corporate Work (incl. TES TRV categories):** INR 8375/- - **Dependant Visa:** Gratis for Indian Nationals — VFS shows the same fee table as short-term visas **Service fee:** VFS Logistic Fee per applicant: New Delhi and Mumbai INR 2040; Gurugram, Jaipur, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Pune, Goa, Bengaluru INR 2301 (inclusive all taxes). Convenience fee INR 160 for all payment modes (including cash). Optional: SMS INR 55, Courier Assurance INR 885, Premium Lounge INR 2000. Non-refundable. Visa fee and logistic fee are charged per applicant and paid at submission in cash or by card (VFS India). ## Documents required ### All applicants - Passport valid for at least 30 days after intended departure from South Africa, with at least two unused/blank visa pages (old/previous passport mandatory in Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad, Goa and Bengaluru) - Fully completed visa application form 11 (DHA-84), in black ink and block letters, signed (signature matching passport); parents sign for minors - Proof of funds: last 3 months' original bank statement on bank letterhead, stamped and signed, with balance of R 3000 or equivalent in INR (no passbook/e-statements/net banking copies) - Verifiable hotel booking stating name, passport number, duration, hotel address and contact details - NOC for leave from employer/school/university with name, passport number and duration - Day-to-day itinerary covering stay in South Africa - Yellow fever vaccination certificate if travelling through/staying in the yellow fever belt - Valid flight ticket or proof of reservation - Two recent passport size photographs (35mm x 45mm), not older than 30 days - Notarised marriage certificate where applicable (original to be carried for verification) - Copies of passport bio-data pages (photo page and address/parents page) - Original covering letter signed by applicant stating name, passport number, duration and who bears expenses (on letterhead if self-employed) - Minors: notarised birth certificate, parental consent affidavit (less than 3 months old), parents' passport copies - Documents in a regional language must be officially translated to English; Government documents must be notary attested - In some cases personal appearance may be required at the South African High Commission, New Delhi or the Consulate General, Mumbai before a decision is taken; the VFS centre helps book that appointment - Long-term categories: police clearance certificates for applicants aged 18 and over for every country lived in for a year or more since turning 18 (Indian PCC from the Regional Passport Office) (VFS India) ### Holiday / Visiting Family-Friends / Sports Events - Separate document lists published for North & East India and South & West India - South & West group submission: letter from South African tour handling company listing tourists, and signed tour itinerary - South & West India: applicants requesting a multiple-entry holiday visa must add a motivation letter, or VFS will not accept the application ### Proof of funds and sponsor (VFS checklists) - Covering letter (or host invitation letter) must clearly state who will bear the expenses of the trip - Bank statement of the person who will bear the traveller's expenses; Indian bank statements need the Indian bank's stamp and signature (on all pages, South & West India family-visit checklist) - South African bank statements for the last three months must be certified by the South African bank and the South African Police - If an Indian company bears the cost: company bank statement with bank stamp and signature; if a South African company takes responsibility: its bank statement with South African bank and police stamp and signature - Minimum balance on the applicant's last 3 months' statement: R 3000 or equivalent in INR (original statement on bank letterhead; no passbook, e-statements or net-banking copies) ### Training (short term) - Only for travellers not paid by an entity in South Africa; paid work needs a work visa - Visa fee gratis for Indian nationals - Reference/introduction letter from the Indian employer (name, passport number, purpose, duration) - Invitation letter from the South African organiser/host/company - Notarised educational qualification certificates - Pilot training: attested SACAA company registration and SACAA Training Approval Certificate ### Conferences (short term) - Only for travellers not paid by an entity in South Africa - Invitation letter from the South African organisers/hosts stating name, passport number, purpose and duration - Reference/introduction letter from the Indian employer - Bank statement of whoever bears the expenses, named in the covering/invitation letter ### Film industry - Short-term work visitors for a film project (section 11(2)): up to three months; letter from CPA, SAASP/NAMA confirming the film or modelling work and its duration - Long-term work visitors for a film project (section 11(1)(b)(iv)): up to three years ### Transit visa - Issued only to ordinary passport holders transiting South Africa en route to another country - Valid onward flight ticket - Copy of the valid visa for the onward country - Visa fee gratis for Indian nationals ### Trusted Employer Scheme - general work visa (TES checklist, effective 1 February 2024) - Proof the employer is admitted to the Trusted Employer Scheme (letter signed by the Director-General of Home Affairs) - Online application form; passport valid 30 days beyond the visit - Police clearance certificate for every country lived in for more than 12 months in the last 5 years (not older than 6 months) - Offer or contract of employment signed by both parties; employer undertakings on deportation costs, passport validity and notifying the Director-General - Department of Labour certificate and SAQA evaluation not required (Ministerial waiver); employer confirms the applicant's skills and qualifications - Issued for up to five years ## Photo specifications - **Size:** 3.5 cm X 4.5 cm - **Background:** white background only - colour, without border - face takes up 70-80% of the photograph - not more than 1 month old - without headgear (religious headgear considered case by case) - looking directly at the camera ## Travel medical insurance Not stated as a South Africa requirement; VFS document tab carries a generic travel insurance promo line ## Processing time - **Short term visas (New Delhi, Mumbai):** Minimum 05 working days - **Short term visas (Gurugram, Jaipur, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Pune, Goa, Bengaluru):** Minimum 07 working days - **Long term visas (Study, Treaty, Medical Treatment, Relative, Exchange, Business, Work, Retired Person):** minimum 90 days from submission - **Research Work / Remote Work:** Minimum 60 working days (New Delhi, Mumbai); 62 working days other centres - **Trusted Employer Scheme:** minimum 15-20 days from submission - **Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA, online):** Most applications are processed automatically; outcome typically within 24 hours - **Tracking an application:** Track online via VFS 'Track your application'; optional SMS passport tracking INR 55 per application (VFS India) ## Visa categories ### SHORT TERM VISA - Medical (Only Private Hospitals/Clinics) - Business Meeting - Training - Conferences - Short Term Projects - Holiday / Visiting Family-Friends / Sports Events - Academic Sabbatical - Film Industry Visa (Short Term) - Transit Visa - LONG TERM BUSINESS EXECUTIVE PORT OF ENTRY VISA ### LONG TERM VISA - Study Visa - Treaty Visa - Medical Treatment Visa - Relative Visa - Exchange Visa - Business Visa - General Work - Critical Skill Visa - Intra Company Transfer Work Visa - Corporate Work Visa - Retired-Person Visa - Research Work - REMOTE WORK VISA - Dependant Visa (Accompanying Foreign Spouse And Dependant Children) - Volunteer/Charity Work ### TRUSTED EMPLOYER SCHEME (TES) - TRV Critical Skills Work Visa - TRV General Work Visa - TRV Intra Company Transfer ## Study, work and long-stay routes ### Study visa (Study) Long-term study visa for Indians accepted by a South African learning institution; applied for in person at VFS (long-term visas take a minimum of 90 days). - Official letter of provisional acceptance or acceptance stating the course duration - Undertaking by the Registrar/Principal to confirm registration within 60 days and to report non-registration or completion - Medical cover renewed annually with a medical scheme registered under South Africa's Medical Schemes Act - Proof that the total fees have been paid to the institution - Bank-certified statements for the last three months to the value of INR 13,650 per month - Under 18: details and confirmation letter of an adult guardian residing in South Africa - Visa fee INR 2342 (VFS also states the study visa fee is gratis for Indian nationals) Source: https://www.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/southafrica/india/english/index.html ### General work visa (Work) For Indians with a job offer from a South African employer that could not find a suitable citizen or permanent resident; valid for the contract period up to 5 years. - Department of Labour certificate confirming the employer's diligent search, that the applicant's qualifications match the offer and that pay is not inferior to citizens in similar positions - Employment contract signed by both parties, conditional on the visa - Qualifications evaluated by SAQA and translated by a sworn translator - Employer particulars incl. CIPC registration; employer undertakings to the Director-General - Trusted Employer Scheme employers: Labour certificate and SAQA evaluation waived Source: https://www.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/southafrica/india/english/index.html ### Critical skills work visa (Work) For Indians in an occupation on South Africa's latest Critical Skills List who hold a job offer; it is not a work-seekers visa. Issued for up to five years at a time. - Occupation/critical skill on the latest Critical Skills List - Offer or contract of employment from a verifiable employer in good standing with the Department of Employment and Labour (job-seeking applications not accepted) - Foreign qualification evaluated by SAQA (sworn translation) - Written confirmation of skills from the relevant SAQA-recognised professional body, council or board (and registration where required by law) Source: https://www.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/southafrica/india/english/pdf/critical-skills-visa-checklist.pdf ### Intra-company transfer work visa (Work) For employees transferred from an Indian company to its South African branch, subsidiary or affiliate; maximum 4 years. - Employment contract with the company abroad of not less than six months - Letters from the company abroad and the South African branch confirming the transfer, occupation and capacity - Employer undertakings: departure after 4 years, deportation costs, skills-transfer plan to a South African citizen or permanent resident - South African and Indian company registration, local/foreign employee ratio sheet with UIF records Source: https://www.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/southafrica/india/english/index.html ### Corporate work visa (Work) Lets a South African corporate (e.g. a mine group or farmer) employ a pre-determined number of skilled, semi-skilled or unskilled workers; issued for up to three years. - Corporate permit of the South African company - Corporate worker authorisation certificate in the applicant's name - Job contract accepted by the employee; undertaking and repatriation letter from the SA company - Attested Indian qualifications and experience/relieving letters Source: https://www.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/southafrica/india/english/index.html ### Remote work visa (digital nomad) (Work) Visitor's visa under section 11(1)(b)(iv) for working remotely for a foreign employer for more than 3 months and up to 3 years; it does not allow employment in South Africa. - Gross salary of no less than the equivalent of R650,796 per year, shown by three months' bank statements - Valid employment contract signed by the applicant and the foreign employer - Statement of purpose and duration; return ticket or reservation - Register with SARS if present more than 183 days in 12 months (tax resident of a treaty country) - or in all cases if not tax resident of such a country - No change of status inside South Africa except in prescribed exceptional circumstances Source: https://www.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/southafrica/india/english/index.html ### Retired person visa (Residence) For retirees with a guaranteed income; spouse and dependent children may get an appropriate visa. - Minimum monthly payment from a pension fund or irrevocable retirement annuity, or net worth/combination of assets, currently set at R37,000 per month (VFS checklist: INR 168,350 per month, or as gazetted) - Visa fee INR 2342; long-term processing minimum 90 days Source: https://www.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/southafrica/india/english/index.html ### Relative visa (Family) For immediate family members (within the second step of kinship) of a South African citizen or permanent resident; valid for at least 24 months. Free for the spouse or dependent child of a citizen/permanent resident; a fee applies for other relatives. - Proof of the relative's South African citizenship or permanent residence - Proof of kinship within the second step (paternity test where necessary) - Financial assurance of INR 38,675 per person per month (section 18(1)), by salary advice or certified bank statement not older than 3 months (not required where the SA citizen/PR is a dependent child) - Proof of a minimum of R8,500 per month per person for living expenses (not for a spouse or dependent minor child of a citizen/PR); monthly expenditure form Source: https://www.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/southafrica/india/english/index.html ### Dependant visa (accompanying spouse and children) (Family) For the spouse and dependent children accompanying or joining a foreign national who holds a South African visa; visa fee gratis for Indian nationals. - Invitation letter from the host in South Africa, attested by a Commissioner of Oaths or South African Police - Host's ID or residence status (permanent residence or work permit) and attested proof of residence - Attested marriage certificate (original shown at VFS) / attested birth certificates - Children aged 18 or above are not eligible under the long-term dependant category from 1 October 2026, except disabled children (High Commission, New Delhi) - Minors: attested Parental Consent Affidavit less than 4 months old Source: https://www.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/southafrica/india/english/index.html ### Business visa (investing in a business) (Other) For Indians establishing or investing in a business in South Africa in which they will be employed. - Certificate from a SAICA chartered accountant or SAIPA professional accountant that the cash (and capital contribution) amount set by the Minister in the Gazette is available or invested - Undertaking that at least 60% of staff will be South African citizens or permanent residents, proven within 12 months - Undertakings to register with SARS, UIF, the Compensation Fund, CIPC and any SAQA-recognised professional body - Department of Trade and Industry recommendation on feasibility and national interest; capital requirements may be reduced or waived for ICT, clothing/textiles, chemicals/biotech and metals/minerals refinement Source: https://www.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/southafrica/india/english/index.html ### Exchange visa (Study) For exchange programmes run by a South African learning institution or organ of state with a foreign institution or state. - Letter from the Department of Basic Education / Higher Education and Training or the South African institution confirming the programme, activities and duration - Letter from the foreign (Indian) institution confirming the applicant's enrolment and programme dates - Medical cover for the exchange period with a South African-registered medical scheme - Return ticket or a written undertaking accepting return/deportation costs Source: https://www.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/southafrica/india/english/index.html ### Treaty visa (Other) For programmes agreed between South Africa and the visitor's country. - Letter from the relevant organ of state party to the treaty on the programme, activities, duration and accommodation - Written undertaking by the sending or receiving organ of state accepting deportation costs Source: https://www.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/southafrica/india/english/index.html ### Research work visa (Work) For researchers invited by a South African host; fee gratis under the short-term category or INR 2342 under the long-term category. - Invitation letter from the host stating name, passport number, purpose and duration - Certified copy of the host's temporary residence permit and passport pages - Notarised educational qualification certificates - Medical cover for the research period with a South African-registered medical scheme Source: https://www.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/southafrica/india/english/index.html ## Where to apply in India - New Delhi - Gurugram - Jaipur - Kolkata - Mumbai - Ahmedabad - Pune - Goa - Bengaluru ### Which office covers your state - **South African High Commission, New Delhi - B-18 Vasant Marg, Vasant Vihar, New Delhi 110057; tel +91 11 2614 9411-14; visa queries via VFS: Infoza.india@vfshelpline.com (the High Commission does not accept visa applications directly, except diplomatic/official passports):** North & East India: every state and union territory not assigned to Mumbai (VFS North & East India checklist; centres New Delhi, Gurugram, Jaipur, Kolkata). Applicants from Bangladesh and Nepal also apply at VFS New Delhi. - **Consulate General of South Africa, Mumbai - 9th Floor, Urmi Estate, 95 Ganpatrao Kadam Marg, Lower Parel (W), Mumbai 400013; tel +91 22 2495 0494; immigration: mumbai.dha@dirco.gov.za:** Maharashtra, Goa, Gujarat, Telangana, Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka (VFS South & West India checklist; centres Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Pune, Bengaluru, Goa) ## How to apply from India 1. **Complete the application form** — Fill in the South Africa visa application form linked from the official pages below. 2. **Prepare your documents** — Gather the documents listed in the "Documents required" section — the common list plus the checklist for your visa category. 3. **Book an appointment** — Book an appointment with VFS Global (see the official links below). 4. **Submit your application** — Submit at a VFS Global centre or other listed location: New Delhi, Gurugram, Jaipur, Kolkata, Mumbai, Ahmedabad and others listed below. 5. **Pay the fees** — Pay the visa fee shown in the "Visa fees" section, plus the service fee. 6. **Track your application** — Track the application status as described on the official pages. ## Recent rule changes - **2026-10-01:** South Africa High Commission, New Delhi: medical reports are no longer required for long-term visa categories. — https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/zaf/ - **2026-10-01:** South Africa High Commission, New Delhi: children aged 18 or above can no longer apply under the long-term Dependant visa category (exception: disabled children). — https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/zaf/ - **2026-08-12:** South Africa officially launched its Electronic Travel Authorisation (eta.dha.gov.za) after a pilot for travellers from China, India, Indonesia and Mexico; it will progressively become compulsory for short-stay visits from visa-required countries. — https://www.dha.gov.za/index.php/statements-speeches/2079-address-by-the-minister-of-home-affairs-dr-leon-schreiber-at-the-official-launch-of-south-africa-s-electronic-travel-authorisation ## Frequently asked questions ### How much is the South Africa visa fee for Indian citizens? Short term visas (all short-term categories incl. Transit): Gratis for Indian Nationals; Study / Treaty / Medical Treatment / Relative / Exchange / Retired Person / Remote Work / Volunteer-Charity Work Visa: INR 2342/-; Research Work: Indian Nationals: Gratis (Under Short-term Category) / INR 2342/- (Under Long-term Category). 2 more fee rows are listed on this page. Service fee: VFS Logistic Fee per applicant: New Delhi and Mumbai INR 2040; Gurugram, Jaipur, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Pune, Goa, Bengaluru INR 2301 (inclusive all taxes). Convenience fee INR 160 for all payment modes (including cash). Optional: SMS INR 55, Courier Assurance INR 885, Premium Lounge INR 2000. Non-refundable. Visa fee and logistic fee are charged per applicant and paid at submission in cash or by card (VFS India).. ### What documents are required for a South Africa visa from India? Passport valid for at least 30 days after intended departure from South Africa, with at least two unused/blank visa pages (old/previous passport mandatory in Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad, Goa and Bengaluru); Fully completed visa application form 11 (DHA-84), in black ink and block letters, signed (signature matching passport); parents sign for minors; Proof of funds: last 3 months' original bank statement on bank letterhead, stamped and signed, with balance of R 3000 or equivalent in INR (no passbook/e-statements/net banking copies); Verifiable hotel booking stating name, passport number, duration, hotel address and contact details; NOC for leave from employer/school/university with name, passport number and duration; Day-to-day itinerary covering stay in South Africa. Plus 10 more items listed on this page. Category-specific checklists are listed for 7 visa categories. ### How long does South Africa visa processing take for Indians? Short term visas (New Delhi, Mumbai): Minimum 05 working days; Short term visas (Gurugram, Jaipur, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Pune, Goa, Bengaluru): Minimum 07 working days; Long term visas (Study, Treaty, Medical Treatment, Relative, Exchange, Business, Work, Retired Person): minimum 90 days from submission. ### Where do Indian citizens apply for a South Africa visa? Applications go via VFS Global. Locations listed: New Delhi, Gurugram, Jaipur, Kolkata, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Pune, Goa, Bengaluru. Jurisdiction by state: South African High Commission, New Delhi - B-18 Vasant Marg, Vasant Vihar, New Delhi 110057; tel +91 11 2614 9411-14; visa queries via VFS: Infoza.india@vfshelpline.com (the High Commission does not accept visa applications directly, except diplomatic/official passports) — North & East India: every state and union territory not assigned to Mumbai (VFS North & East India checklist; centres New Delhi, Gurugram, Jaipur, Kolkata). Applicants from Bangladesh and Nepal also apply at VFS New Delhi.; Consulate General of South Africa, Mumbai - 9th Floor, Urmi Estate, 95 Ganpatrao Kadam Marg, Lower Parel (W), Mumbai 400013; tel +91 22 2495 0494; immigration: mumbai.dha@dirco.gov.za — Maharashtra, Goa, Gujarat, Telangana, Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka (VFS South & West India checklist; centres Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Pune, Bengaluru, Goa). ### Can Indians get a South Africa visa on arrival or an eVisa? Visa on arrival — Not available: Indian ordinary passport holders are not on South Africa's visa-exemption list (DHA schedule issued 9 December 2025 exempts only Indian diplomatic, official and service passports, for 90 days) and must hold a port of entry visa before travelling - through the online ETA or a VFS application. eVisa — Available: Indians can apply online for South Africa's Electronic Travel Authorisation at https://eta.dha.gov.za - India was one of the four ETA pilot countries and the system was officially launched on 12 August 2026; for visa-required travellers it issues a port of entry visa (Section 10(a)), usually within 24 hours, typically valid up to 6 months with multiple entries and up to 90 days per stay. It needs an ordinary passport valid at least 7 months from the travel date and currently works only for arrivals at OR Tambo, Cape Town, King Shaka or Lanseria airports; if refused, apply through VFS. ### What photo size is required for a South Africa visa? Size: 3.5 cm X 4.5 cm. Background: white background only. ### Is travel medical insurance required for a South Africa visa? Not stated as a South Africa requirement; VFS document tab carries a generic travel insurance promo line ### Which South Africa visa types can Indian citizens apply for? SHORT TERM VISA, LONG TERM VISA and TRUSTED EMPLOYER SCHEME (TES). 28 visa types are listed on this page. ## Sources - [VFS South Africa India - Visa Types (all tabs)](https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/zaf/visa-type) — VFS Global, checked on 2026-10-15 - [Department of Home Affairs - Countries exempt from South African visas (issued 9 December 2025)](https://www.dha.gov.za/index.php/immigration-services/exempt-countries) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15 - [Department of Home Affairs - Minister's address at the official launch of the ETA (12 August 2026)](https://www.dha.gov.za/index.php/statements-speeches/2079-address-by-the-minister-of-home-affairs-dr-leon-schreiber-at-the-official-launch-of-south-africa-s-electronic-travel-authorisation) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15 - [Department of Home Affairs - President to officially launch the ETA (6 August 2026)](https://www.dha.gov.za/index.php/statements-speeches/2077-officiall-launch-eta) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15 - [South African ETA - official application site (who can apply)](https://eta.dha.gov.za/) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15 - [South African ETA - Frequently asked questions](https://eta.dha.gov.za/faq) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15 - [VFS Global - Apply for visa to South Africa in India (checklists, jurisdiction)](https://www.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/southafrica/india/english/index.html) — VFS Global, checked on 2026-10-15 - [South African High Commission, New Delhi - Home (address, contacts)](https://dirco.gov.za/newdelhi/) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15 - [South African High Commission, New Delhi - Immigration: visas section](https://dirco.gov.za/newdelhi/elementor-1431/) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15 - [Consulate General of South Africa, Mumbai - Contact us](https://dirco1.azurewebsites.net/mumbai/contactus.html) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15 - [Consulate General of South Africa, Mumbai - consular jurisdiction note](https://dirco1.azurewebsites.net/mumbai/vfs.html) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15 - [VFS South Africa India - Book an appointment (no appointment needed)](https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/zaf/schedule-an-appointment) — VFS Global, checked on 2026-10-15 - [VFS South Africa India - Home and news (1 October 2026 notices)](https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/zaf/) — VFS Global, checked on 2026-10-15 - [DHA/VFS - Critical skills work visa checklist (effective 1 March 2024)](https://www.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/southafrica/india/english/pdf/critical-skills-visa-checklist.pdf) — VFS Global, checked on 2026-10-15 - [DHA/VFS - Trusted Employer Scheme general work visa checklist (effective 1 February 2024)](https://www.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/southafrica/india/english/pdf/trv-general.pdf) — VFS Global, checked on 2026-10-15 ### Notes on sources - ETA application fee not stated on the ETA site or DHA statements read - ETA site does not publish its list of eligible countries; India's eligibility comes from the Minister's launch address (India was a pilot country) - VFS does not list the North & East India states one by one; New Delhi's coverage is every state/UT not on the Mumbai list - Travel insurance requirement not published - No official visa refusal statistics for Indian applicants published - VFS one-pager category checklists still list medical/radiological reports for long-term categories, superseded for the New Delhi jurisdiction by the 1 October 2026 notice; Mumbai jurisdiction not confirmed - No official Critical Skills List or points/salary thresholds for general/critical work visas extracted - Permanent residence and citizenship rules not researched --- *Yatra For Fun Pvt Ltd — India Office, 745, Koyal Vihar, Sector 52, Gurugram, Haryana 122003. 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