# South Africa visa for Nepali citizens

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Last updated: 2026-05-04

## Embassy / mission

- **Mission:** High Commission of the Republic of South Africa -- New Delhi (consular jurisdiction over Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Maldives)
- **Address:** B-18, Vasant Marg, Vasant Vihar, New Delhi 110057, India
- **Phone:** +91 11 2614 9411, +91 11 2614 9412
- **Email:** general.newdelhi@dirco.gov.za, visa.newdelhi@dirco.gov.za
- **Hours:** Mon-Fri 09:00-17:00; consular section by appointment only via VFS Global India.
- **Application centre:** VFS Global South Africa India -- New Delhi — VFS Global South Africa Visa Application Centre, Shivaji Stadium, Connaught Place, New Delhi (alternate centres at Mumbai / Chennai / Bengaluru / Kolkata / Hyderabad). Submission + biometrics in person; application sent to South African High Commission New Delhi for adjudication; passport returned via courier. There is no South African visa application centre or VFS partner in Kathmandu -- Nepal applicants must travel to India for biometric capture.
- **Online portal:** https://visa.vfsglobal.com/zaf/en/dha/visa-type -- VFS Global South Africa (global, with India centres for Nepal applicants) -- https://www.dha.gov.za -- South African Department of Home Affairs visa-policy hub -- https://www.dirco.gov.za/india -- South African High Commission New Delhi (consular jurisdiction over Nepal) -- https://ehome.dha.gov.za -- DHA in-country online services (residence permits, visa extensions)
- **Payment:** Visa fee in INR Demand Draft (drawn at VFS Delhi -- payable to "Department of Home Affairs Republic of South Africa"). VFS service fee in INR cash / card. Inside South Africa, ZAR (South African rand) cash / card at DHA offices for residence-permit fees.

## Visa categories

### Tourist — Visitor Visa -- Tourist (Section 11)

**Purpose:** Tourism, sightseeing, holiday, leisure travel within South Africa.
**Stay duration:** Up to 90 days per entry; extendable once in-country for additional 90 days.
**Validity:** Single, double, or multiple-entry; validity 90 days to 3 years.
**Entries:** Single or Multiple.
**Processing time:** 5-15 working days standard; can extend during peak season (Dec-Feb summer + Jun-Aug game-viewing).
**How to apply:** Lodge at VFS Global South Africa Delhi (Shivaji Stadium, Connaught Place). Online appointment booking via visa.vfsglobal.com/zaf/en/dha. Biometrics captured at Delhi centre. Application sent to South African High Commission New Delhi for adjudication.
**Financial requirement:** USD 50 per day of stay minimum -- NPR-equivalent in bank statements covering last 3 months. Plus property / business / employment ties demonstrating intent to return to Nepal.

**Required documents:**

- Nepali passport bio-page (30 days validity beyond intended departure + 2 blank pages)
- Recent passport-size photo (35x45 mm, white background)
- DHA-84 Visitor Visa application form + VFS Delhi appointment confirmation
- Bank statements (last 3 months, USD 50/day equivalent)
- Confirmed return ticket
- Hotel booking confirmation OR South African licensed-tour-operator voucher
- Travel medical insurance (recommended, USD 30,000+ medical cover) *(conditional)*
- Cover letter explaining purpose + day-by-day itinerary
- Yellow Fever vaccination certificate (mandatory if travelling from / through yellow-fever endemic country in last 6 days; not required for direct Kathmandu-Doha-Johannesburg routes) *(conditional)*
- Travel from Nepal to VFS Delhi for biometric capture
- ANY ONE income bundle -- Business / Salary / Pension / Rental (only one needed)
- Income Details & Supporting Documents (For Visa Application) — Important Notes: (1) All documents issued in Nepali language must be translated into English and notarised (certified by a notary public). (2) The applicant is required to provide documents for any ONE source of income only from the categories listed below.
- 1. Business Income *(conditional)* — Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
- PAN Certificate — Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
- Business Registration Certificate — Submit ONE of: (a) Company Registrar Certificate (for private/public limited companies), (b) Cottage / Small Industry (Gharelu) Registration, OR (c) Municipality / Ward (Wada) Registration Certificate.
- Additional Registration Certificates (if applicable) *(conditional)* — Sector-specific endorsements: (a) Tourism Board Registration for travel-related businesses, (b) Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) Registration for financial institutions, (c) Contractor License from Municipality / Ward Office.
- Latest Audit Report — Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
- Tax Clearance Certificate — Issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for the latest fiscal year.
- 2. Salary-Based Income *(conditional)* — Applicants who are employed must provide:
- Salary Certificate / Salary Letter — On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
- Leave Approval Letter — Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer — Confirming the employer has no objection to the trip and the applicant will return to duty after the leave window.
- Tax Clearance Certificate from IRD OR Tax Submission Letter from employer with tax statements — Either personal tax clearance from the Inland Revenue Department for the latest year, OR an employer letter confirming TDS deduction + remittance with attached employee tax statement.
- 3. Pension Income *(conditional)* — Applicants receiving pension must submit:
- Pension Certificate (Pension Patta) — Original Nijamati / armed-forces pension book issued by the Pension Management Office, plus copies of all entries.
- Company ID Card (if available) *(conditional)* — Photocopy of the former government / public-sector service ID card (front + back).
- Recent Pension Bank Statement — Last 3–6 months of pension-account transactions showing regular monthly pension credits — original, signed and stamped on every page.
- Pension Receiving Confirmation Letter from Bank — On bank letterhead, confirming the applicant's pension account, monthly credit amount, and account holder details.
- 4. Rental Income *(conditional)* — Applicants earning rental income must provide:
- Land Ownership Certificate — Original + copy of the Lalpurja (land title deed) for the rental-yielding land / property.
- Building Completion Certificate — Issued by the Municipality / Nagarpalika engineering office confirming the building is completed and fit for occupancy.
- Land and Building Tax Payment Certificate — Latest fiscal-year payment receipts from Municipality (Nagarpalika) and Ward (Wada) office (malpot / bhumi-ghar tax).

**Notes:**
- Cape Town + Kruger National Park + Garden Route + Johannesburg are top South African destinations.
- South African 30-day passport-validity rule (vs. typical 6-month rule) is one of the LOWEST in the world -- but DHA recommends 6+ months as travel buffer.
- Common refusal patterns for Nepal: weak ties, low bank balance, vague itinerary, lack of South-African-tour-operator voucher, prior overstay records.

### Business — Visitor Visa -- Business (Section 11(1)(b))

**Purpose:** Business meetings, negotiations, conferences, exhibitions -- no employment in South Africa.
**Stay duration:** Up to 90 days per entry; extendable once.
**Validity:** Single, double, or multiple-entry; up to 3 years.
**Entries:** Single or Multiple.
**Processing time:** 5-15 working days.
**How to apply:** VFS Global South Africa Delhi.

**Required documents:**

- Passport, photo, DHA-84 application form
- Invitation letter from South African company (host details, BBBEE registration / CIPC company-registration extract, purpose, duration, who covers costs)
- Cover letter from Nepali employer / company
- Conference / event registration (where applicable) *(conditional)*
- Confirmed return ticket
- Hotel booking
- ANY ONE income bundle -- Business / Salary / Pension / Rental — For business travellers, the Business bundle below is the most relevant.
- 1. Business Income *(conditional)* — Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
- PAN Certificate — Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
- Business Registration Certificate — Submit ONE of: (a) Company Registrar Certificate (for private/public limited companies), (b) Cottage / Small Industry (Gharelu) Registration, OR (c) Municipality / Ward (Wada) Registration Certificate.
- Additional Registration Certificates (if applicable) *(conditional)* — Sector-specific endorsements: (a) Tourism Board Registration for travel-related businesses, (b) Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) Registration for financial institutions, (c) Contractor License from Municipality / Ward Office.
- Latest Audit Report — Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
- Tax Clearance Certificate — Issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for the latest fiscal year.

### Transit — Transit Visa

**Purpose:** Transit through O.R. Tambo (JNB) / Cape Town (CPT) airports en route to a third country.
**Stay duration:** Up to 24 hours airside.
**Validity:** Single transit only.
**Entries:** Single.
**Processing time:** 5-10 working days.
**How to apply:** VFS Global South Africa Delhi.

**Required documents:**

- Passport (30 days validity)
- Confirmed onward ticket within 24 hours of arrival
- Visa for next destination
- Brief travel itinerary
- Photo

**Notes:**
- South African airport transit visa is required for Nepali nationals -- there is NO transit-without-visa privilege at JNB.
- For layover plans involving leaving the airport, apply for Visitor Visa instead.

### Medical — Visitor Visa -- Medical Treatment (Section 11(1)(b)(iv))

**Purpose:** Receive medical treatment / consultation in South Africa. South Africa is a regional medical-tourism hub for Sub-Saharan Africa with high-quality private hospitals in Johannesburg / Cape Town.
**Stay duration:** Up to 6 months for treatment; renewable inside South Africa for ongoing treatment.
**Validity:** Per treatment plan.
**Entries:** Single or Multiple.
**Processing time:** Variable; urgent cases expedited (5-10 days); non-urgent 15-30 days.
**How to apply:** VFS Global South Africa Delhi.

**Required documents:**

- Letter from South African treating doctor / hospital with treatment plan + estimated costs + duration (in English)
- Financial undertaking (bank statements showing USD-equivalent of treatment cost + living costs)
- Nepali medical reports (notarised English translations + Nepal MoFA apostille)
- Referral letter from Nepali doctor
- Passport, photo, DHA-84 form
- South Africa-valid health insurance (recommended) *(conditional)*
- Accommodation arrangements in South Africa
- Return ticket
- Escort relationship proof (if accompanying patient) *(conditional)*
- ANY ONE income bundle (only one needed)
- Income Details & Supporting Documents (For Visa Application) — Important Notes: (1) All documents issued in Nepali language must be translated into English and notarised (certified by a notary public). (2) The applicant is required to provide documents for any ONE source of income only from the categories listed below.
- 1. Business Income *(conditional)* — Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
- PAN Certificate — Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
- Business Registration Certificate — Submit ONE of: (a) Company Registrar Certificate (for private/public limited companies), (b) Cottage / Small Industry (Gharelu) Registration, OR (c) Municipality / Ward (Wada) Registration Certificate.
- Additional Registration Certificates (if applicable) *(conditional)* — Sector-specific endorsements: (a) Tourism Board Registration for travel-related businesses, (b) Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) Registration for financial institutions, (c) Contractor License from Municipality / Ward Office.
- Latest Audit Report — Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
- Tax Clearance Certificate — Issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for the latest fiscal year.
- 2. Salary-Based Income *(conditional)* — Applicants who are employed must provide:
- Salary Certificate / Salary Letter — On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
- Leave Approval Letter — Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer — Confirming the employer has no objection to the trip and the applicant will return to duty after the leave window.
- Tax Clearance Certificate from IRD OR Tax Submission Letter from employer with tax statements — Either personal tax clearance from the Inland Revenue Department for the latest year, OR an employer letter confirming TDS deduction + remittance with attached employee tax statement.
- 3. Pension Income *(conditional)* — Applicants receiving pension must submit:
- Pension Certificate (Pension Patta) — Original Nijamati / armed-forces pension book issued by the Pension Management Office, plus copies of all entries.
- Company ID Card (if available) *(conditional)* — Photocopy of the former government / public-sector service ID card (front + back).
- Recent Pension Bank Statement — Last 3–6 months of pension-account transactions showing regular monthly pension credits — original, signed and stamped on every page.
- Pension Receiving Confirmation Letter from Bank — On bank letterhead, confirming the applicant's pension account, monthly credit amount, and account holder details.
- 4. Rental Income *(conditional)* — Applicants earning rental income must provide:
- Land Ownership Certificate — Original + copy of the Lalpurja (land title deed) for the rental-yielding land / property.
- Building Completion Certificate — Issued by the Municipality / Nagarpalika engineering office confirming the building is completed and fit for occupancy.
- Land and Building Tax Payment Certificate — Latest fiscal-year payment receipts from Municipality (Nagarpalika) and Ward (Wada) office (malpot / bhumi-ghar tax).

**Notes:**
- Johannesburg + Cape Town hospitals commonly used by international patients: Netcare Milpark Hospital (JHB), Mediclinic Cape Town, Life Healthcare Group facilities, Donald Gordon Medical Centre.
- For treatment > 6 months, switch to Long-Stay Medical via DHA.

### Family Visit — Visitor Visa -- Relatives Visit (Section 11(2))

**Purpose:** Visit relatives or friends resident in South Africa (typically Indian-origin SA citizens / SA Permanent Residents).
**Stay duration:** Up to 90 days per visit, extendable once.
**Validity:** Single, double, or multiple-entry; up to 3 years.
**Entries:** Single or Multiple.
**Processing time:** 5-15 working days.
**How to apply:** VFS Global South Africa Delhi.

**Required documents:**

- Passport, photo, DHA-84 form
- Invitation letter from South African host (notarised at South African Commissioner of Oaths, with host's SA ID details)
- Host's South African ID / SA Permanent Resident card / SA Passport copy
- Proof of relationship (family-tree certificate, birth/marriage certs translated + apostilled)
- Host's accommodation proof (lease / property deed)
- Return ticket
- ANY ONE income bundle
- Income Details & Supporting Documents (For Visa Application) — Important Notes: (1) All documents issued in Nepali language must be translated into English and notarised (certified by a notary public). (2) The applicant is required to provide documents for any ONE source of income only from the categories listed below.
- 1. Business Income *(conditional)* — Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
- PAN Certificate — Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
- Business Registration Certificate — Submit ONE of: (a) Company Registrar Certificate (for private/public limited companies), (b) Cottage / Small Industry (Gharelu) Registration, OR (c) Municipality / Ward (Wada) Registration Certificate.
- Additional Registration Certificates (if applicable) *(conditional)* — Sector-specific endorsements: (a) Tourism Board Registration for travel-related businesses, (b) Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) Registration for financial institutions, (c) Contractor License from Municipality / Ward Office.
- Latest Audit Report — Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
- Tax Clearance Certificate — Issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for the latest fiscal year.
- 2. Salary-Based Income *(conditional)* — Applicants who are employed must provide:
- Salary Certificate / Salary Letter — On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
- Leave Approval Letter — Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer — Confirming the employer has no objection to the trip and the applicant will return to duty after the leave window.
- Tax Clearance Certificate from IRD OR Tax Submission Letter from employer with tax statements — Either personal tax clearance from the Inland Revenue Department for the latest year, OR an employer letter confirming TDS deduction + remittance with attached employee tax statement.
- 3. Pension Income *(conditional)* — Applicants receiving pension must submit:
- Pension Certificate (Pension Patta) — Original Nijamati / armed-forces pension book issued by the Pension Management Office, plus copies of all entries.
- Company ID Card (if available) *(conditional)* — Photocopy of the former government / public-sector service ID card (front + back).
- Recent Pension Bank Statement — Last 3–6 months of pension-account transactions showing regular monthly pension credits — original, signed and stamped on every page.
- Pension Receiving Confirmation Letter from Bank — On bank letterhead, confirming the applicant's pension account, monthly credit amount, and account holder details.
- 4. Rental Income *(conditional)* — Applicants earning rental income must provide:
- Land Ownership Certificate — Original + copy of the Lalpurja (land title deed) for the rental-yielding land / property.
- Building Completion Certificate — Issued by the Municipality / Nagarpalika engineering office confirming the building is completed and fit for occupancy.
- Land and Building Tax Payment Certificate — Latest fiscal-year payment receipts from Municipality (Nagarpalika) and Ward (Wada) office (malpot / bhumi-ghar tax).

### Student — Study Visa (Section 13)

**Purpose:** Full-time study at a South African accredited educational institution -- primary, secondary, or tertiary (university, technikon, FET college).
**Stay duration:** Course duration + 30 days. Renewable annually.
**Validity:** Per study plan.
**Entries:** Multiple.
**Processing time:** 6-12 weeks (apply at least 6 weeks before course start).
**How to apply:** VFS Global South Africa Delhi.
**Financial requirement:** ZAR 9,500/month (~USD 500/month, 2026 figure) + tuition (USD 3,000-15,000/year for university programmes) + return airfare. Bank statements 6+ months OR sponsor affidavit + sponsor income proof.

**Required documents:**

- Letter of Acceptance from South African educational institution (CHE-accredited for tertiary)
- Tuition payment receipt OR scholarship confirmation
- Medical-aid (health insurance) registration with a South African registered medical scheme
- Passport, photo, DHA-1738 Study Visa application form
- Academic transcripts (SLC/SEE + 10+2 + Bachelor's) -- notarised English translations + Nepal MoFA apostille
- English language proficiency proof (IELTS 5.5+ for most undergraduate programmes; 6.0+ for postgraduate)
- Evidence of funds (bank statements 6+ months, fixed deposits, education-loan sanction, sponsor affidavit)
- Source-of-funds explanation
- Nepal Police Clearance (apostilled)
- Medical Report (DHA-1739 form completed by Nepal panel doctor)
- Radiological Report (DHA-1739 form completed by Nepal panel doctor) -- chest X-ray
- Statement of purpose / CV
- Travel from Nepal to VFS Delhi for biometrics + interview
- ANY ONE income bundle for sponsor
- Income Details & Supporting Documents (For Visa Application) — Important Notes: (1) All documents issued in Nepali language must be translated into English and notarised (certified by a notary public). (2) The applicant is required to provide documents for any ONE source of income only from the categories listed below.
- 1. Business Income *(conditional)* — Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
- PAN Certificate — Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
- Business Registration Certificate — Submit ONE of: (a) Company Registrar Certificate (for private/public limited companies), (b) Cottage / Small Industry (Gharelu) Registration, OR (c) Municipality / Ward (Wada) Registration Certificate.
- Additional Registration Certificates (if applicable) *(conditional)* — Sector-specific endorsements: (a) Tourism Board Registration for travel-related businesses, (b) Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) Registration for financial institutions, (c) Contractor License from Municipality / Ward Office.
- Latest Audit Report — Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
- Tax Clearance Certificate — Issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for the latest fiscal year.
- 2. Salary-Based Income *(conditional)* — Applicants who are employed must provide:
- Salary Certificate / Salary Letter — On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
- Leave Approval Letter — Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer — Confirming the employer has no objection to the trip and the applicant will return to duty after the leave window.
- Tax Clearance Certificate from IRD OR Tax Submission Letter from employer with tax statements — Either personal tax clearance from the Inland Revenue Department for the latest year, OR an employer letter confirming TDS deduction + remittance with attached employee tax statement.
- 3. Pension Income *(conditional)* — Applicants receiving pension must submit:
- Pension Certificate (Pension Patta) — Original Nijamati / armed-forces pension book issued by the Pension Management Office, plus copies of all entries.
- Company ID Card (if available) *(conditional)* — Photocopy of the former government / public-sector service ID card (front + back).
- Recent Pension Bank Statement — Last 3–6 months of pension-account transactions showing regular monthly pension credits — original, signed and stamped on every page.
- Pension Receiving Confirmation Letter from Bank — On bank letterhead, confirming the applicant's pension account, monthly credit amount, and account holder details.
- 4. Rental Income *(conditional)* — Applicants earning rental income must provide:
- Land Ownership Certificate — Original + copy of the Lalpurja (land title deed) for the rental-yielding land / property.
- Building Completion Certificate — Issued by the Municipality / Nagarpalika engineering office confirming the building is completed and fit for occupancy.
- Land and Building Tax Payment Certificate — Latest fiscal-year payment receipts from Municipality (Nagarpalika) and Ward (Wada) office (malpot / bhumi-ghar tax).

**Notes:**
- Most Nepali South-Africa-uni applicants target: University of Cape Town (UCT), University of Witwatersrand (Wits), Stellenbosch University, University of Pretoria, University of Johannesburg, University of KwaZulu-Natal.
- Work rights on study permit: up to 20 hours/week during term, full-time during scheduled breaks.
- After completing studies, students can apply for General Work or Critical Skills Visa to remain in South Africa.

### Work — General Work Visa (Section 19(1))

**Purpose:** Employment in South Africa for occupations NOT on the Critical Skills List. Requires Department of Employment and Labour (DEL) certification that no SA citizen / Permanent Resident is available for the role.
**Stay duration:** Up to 5 years per grant; renewable.
**Validity:** Per employment contract.
**Entries:** Multiple.
**Processing time:** 8-12 weeks (DEL certification adds 4-8 weeks before visa lodgement).
**How to apply:** VFS Global South Africa Delhi after DEL Certificate received.
**Eligibility:** Specific job offer from South African employer; DEL Certificate confirming labour-market test (employer must have advertised in 1+ national newspaper); relevant qualifications; SAQA (South African Qualifications Authority) credential evaluation; clean character + health.

**Required documents:**

- Passport, photo, DHA-1738 application form
- Department of Employment and Labour (DEL) Certificate confirming labour-market test
- Employment contract signed by both parties
- SAQA Certificate evaluating Nepali qualifications
- CV + qualifications (notarised English translations + apostille)
- Proof of professional experience (5+ years typical)
- Nepal Police Clearance + every country lived 12+ months in last 10 years (all apostilled)
- Medical + Radiological Reports (DHA-1739 forms)
- Yellow Fever vaccination certificate (if applicable) *(conditional)*
- Travel from Nepal to VFS Delhi
- ANY ONE income bundle (settlement-funds proof)
- Income Details & Supporting Documents (For Visa Application) — Important Notes: (1) All documents issued in Nepali language must be translated into English and notarised (certified by a notary public). (2) The applicant is required to provide documents for any ONE source of income only from the categories listed below.
- 1. Business Income *(conditional)* — Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
- PAN Certificate — Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
- Business Registration Certificate — Submit ONE of: (a) Company Registrar Certificate (for private/public limited companies), (b) Cottage / Small Industry (Gharelu) Registration, OR (c) Municipality / Ward (Wada) Registration Certificate.
- Additional Registration Certificates (if applicable) *(conditional)* — Sector-specific endorsements: (a) Tourism Board Registration for travel-related businesses, (b) Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) Registration for financial institutions, (c) Contractor License from Municipality / Ward Office.
- Latest Audit Report — Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
- Tax Clearance Certificate — Issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for the latest fiscal year.
- 2. Salary-Based Income *(conditional)* — Applicants who are employed must provide:
- Salary Certificate / Salary Letter — On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
- Leave Approval Letter — Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer — Confirming the employer has no objection to the trip and the applicant will return to duty after the leave window.
- Tax Clearance Certificate from IRD OR Tax Submission Letter from employer with tax statements — Either personal tax clearance from the Inland Revenue Department for the latest year, OR an employer letter confirming TDS deduction + remittance with attached employee tax statement.
- 3. Pension Income *(conditional)* — Applicants receiving pension must submit:
- Pension Certificate (Pension Patta) — Original Nijamati / armed-forces pension book issued by the Pension Management Office, plus copies of all entries.
- Company ID Card (if available) *(conditional)* — Photocopy of the former government / public-sector service ID card (front + back).
- Recent Pension Bank Statement — Last 3–6 months of pension-account transactions showing regular monthly pension credits — original, signed and stamped on every page.
- Pension Receiving Confirmation Letter from Bank — On bank letterhead, confirming the applicant's pension account, monthly credit amount, and account holder details.
- 4. Rental Income *(conditional)* — Applicants earning rental income must provide:
- Land Ownership Certificate — Original + copy of the Lalpurja (land title deed) for the rental-yielding land / property.
- Building Completion Certificate — Issued by the Municipality / Nagarpalika engineering office confirming the building is completed and fit for occupancy.
- Land and Building Tax Payment Certificate — Latest fiscal-year payment receipts from Municipality (Nagarpalika) and Ward (Wada) office (malpot / bhumi-ghar tax).

**Notes:**
- General Work Visa is the HARDEST South African work-pathway -- DEL Certificate is the bottleneck (employers often prefer Critical Skills route to avoid DEL process).
- 5-year permanent residence eligibility after holding GWV; SA citizenship after 10 years of legal residence + 5 years SA Permanent Residence.

### Multi-Entry — Critical Skills Work Visa (Section 19(4))

**Purpose:** Employment in South Africa for occupations on the Critical Skills List (revised 2022) -- ICT specialists, engineers, healthcare professionals, agricultural scientists, etc. Faster than General Work Visa.
**Stay duration:** Up to 5 years per grant; renewable.
**Validity:** Per employment contract.
**Entries:** Multiple.
**Processing time:** 4-8 weeks (NO DEL Certificate needed; faster than GWV).
**How to apply:** VFS Global South Africa Delhi.
**Eligibility:** Occupation on the Critical Skills List; SAQA evaluation of Nepali qualifications; professional registration with relevant SA professional body (e.g. ECSA for engineers, HPCSA for health professionals, SACAA for aviation); clean character + health.

**Required documents:**

- Passport, photo, DHA-1738 form
- Job offer letter from South African employer (NOT mandatory at application -- can apply with skills certification first, then find job) *(conditional)*
- SAQA Certificate evaluating Nepali qualifications
- Professional registration with relevant SA professional body (ECSA / HPCSA / SACAA / SAICA / etc.)
- CV + qualifications (apostilled translations)
- Proof of skills experience (5+ years typical)
- Nepal Police Clearance + every country lived 12+ months in last 10 years (apostilled)
- Medical + Radiological Reports (DHA-1739)
- Travel from Nepal to VFS Delhi
- ANY ONE income bundle
- Income Details & Supporting Documents (For Visa Application) — Important Notes: (1) All documents issued in Nepali language must be translated into English and notarised (certified by a notary public). (2) The applicant is required to provide documents for any ONE source of income only from the categories listed below.
- 1. Business Income *(conditional)* — Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
- PAN Certificate — Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
- Business Registration Certificate — Submit ONE of: (a) Company Registrar Certificate (for private/public limited companies), (b) Cottage / Small Industry (Gharelu) Registration, OR (c) Municipality / Ward (Wada) Registration Certificate.
- Additional Registration Certificates (if applicable) *(conditional)* — Sector-specific endorsements: (a) Tourism Board Registration for travel-related businesses, (b) Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) Registration for financial institutions, (c) Contractor License from Municipality / Ward Office.
- Latest Audit Report — Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
- Tax Clearance Certificate — Issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for the latest fiscal year.
- 2. Salary-Based Income *(conditional)* — Applicants who are employed must provide:
- Salary Certificate / Salary Letter — On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
- Leave Approval Letter — Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer — Confirming the employer has no objection to the trip and the applicant will return to duty after the leave window.
- Tax Clearance Certificate from IRD OR Tax Submission Letter from employer with tax statements — Either personal tax clearance from the Inland Revenue Department for the latest year, OR an employer letter confirming TDS deduction + remittance with attached employee tax statement.
- 3. Pension Income *(conditional)* — Applicants receiving pension must submit:
- Pension Certificate (Pension Patta) — Original Nijamati / armed-forces pension book issued by the Pension Management Office, plus copies of all entries.
- Company ID Card (if available) *(conditional)* — Photocopy of the former government / public-sector service ID card (front + back).
- Recent Pension Bank Statement — Last 3–6 months of pension-account transactions showing regular monthly pension credits — original, signed and stamped on every page.
- Pension Receiving Confirmation Letter from Bank — On bank letterhead, confirming the applicant's pension account, monthly credit amount, and account holder details.
- 4. Rental Income *(conditional)* — Applicants earning rental income must provide:
- Land Ownership Certificate — Original + copy of the Lalpurja (land title deed) for the rental-yielding land / property.
- Building Completion Certificate — Issued by the Municipality / Nagarpalika engineering office confirming the building is completed and fit for occupancy.
- Land and Building Tax Payment Certificate — Latest fiscal-year payment receipts from Municipality (Nagarpalika) and Ward (Wada) office (malpot / bhumi-ghar tax).

**Notes:**
- Critical Skills Work Visa is SOUTH AFRICA'S premier skilled-migration route -- common Nepali pathways: ICT (software engineer / data scientist / cybersecurity -- ZAR 30,000-90,000/month / USD 1,600-4,700), engineering (civil / mechanical / electrical / mining -- ZAR 35,000-75,000), healthcare (nursing / medical specialists -- ZAR 25,000-60,000).
- Critical Skills holders can apply for SA Permanent Residence directly under Section 27(b) after 5 years -- significantly faster than other routes.

### Religious — Intra-Company Transfer Visa (Section 19(5))

**Purpose:** Transfer of an employee from a foreign branch of a multinational company to its South African branch. Common for Indian-origin IT companies + global consulting firms.
**Stay duration:** Up to 4 years (NON-renewable -- one-time deployment).
**Validity:** Per employment.
**Entries:** Multiple.
**Processing time:** 6-10 weeks.
**How to apply:** VFS Global South Africa Delhi.
**Eligibility:** Employed by foreign company for at least 6 months prior to transfer; transferred to a South African branch / subsidiary of the same group; clean character + health. NO labour-market test required.

**Required documents:**

- Passport, photo
- Letter from foreign company (must be 6+ months employed there) confirming transfer
- Letter from South African branch / subsidiary confirming intra-company transfer terms
- Group corporate-structure proof (foreign + SA companies in same group)
- CV + qualifications (apostilled)
- Police clearance + Medical + Radiological Reports
- Travel to VFS Delhi

**Notes:**
- ICT visa is NON-renewable -- after 4 years migrant must depart OR convert to General Work / Critical Skills before expiry.
- Common Nepali ICT pathway: deployed by Indian IT companies (TCS / Wipro / Infosys / HCL) to South African client offices -- typically 2-3 year postings.

### Retirement — Retired Person's Visa (Section 20)

**Purpose:** Live in South Africa as a retired person on passive income (pension / dividends / annuities / rental). Suitable for Nepali retirees with steady passive income.
**Stay duration:** Up to 4 years per grant; renewable indefinitely.
**Validity:** Per income-eligibility cycle.
**Entries:** Multiple.
**Processing time:** 8-12 weeks.
**How to apply:** VFS Global South Africa Delhi.
**Eligibility:** Monthly passive income >= ZAR 37,000 (~USD 1,950, 2026 figure) OR ZAR 444,000/year aggregate. Income source must be guaranteed (pension / annuity / rental / dividends). Retired Person's Visa does NOT permit active employment in South Africa. Clean criminal record + health.

**Required documents:**

- Passport, photo, DHA-1738 form
- Proof of pension / passive income (pension certificate / rental contracts / dividend statements / annuity statements)
- Bank statements (last 12 months) showing monthly income >= ZAR 37,000
- Tax declaration / payment proof from country of tax residence
- South African accommodation proof
- Police clearance + Medical + Radiological Reports
- Travel from Nepal to VFS Delhi for biometrics
- ANY ONE income bundle (Pension or Rental bundle most directly relevant)
- Income Details & Supporting Documents (For Visa Application) — Important Notes: (1) All documents issued in Nepali language must be translated into English and notarised (certified by a notary public). (2) The applicant is required to provide documents for any ONE source of income only from the categories listed below.
- 1. Business Income *(conditional)* — Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
- PAN Certificate — Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
- Business Registration Certificate — Submit ONE of: (a) Company Registrar Certificate (for private/public limited companies), (b) Cottage / Small Industry (Gharelu) Registration, OR (c) Municipality / Ward (Wada) Registration Certificate.
- Additional Registration Certificates (if applicable) *(conditional)* — Sector-specific endorsements: (a) Tourism Board Registration for travel-related businesses, (b) Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) Registration for financial institutions, (c) Contractor License from Municipality / Ward Office.
- Latest Audit Report — Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
- Tax Clearance Certificate — Issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for the latest fiscal year.
- 2. Salary-Based Income *(conditional)* — Applicants who are employed must provide:
- Salary Certificate / Salary Letter — On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
- Leave Approval Letter — Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer — Confirming the employer has no objection to the trip and the applicant will return to duty after the leave window.
- Tax Clearance Certificate from IRD OR Tax Submission Letter from employer with tax statements — Either personal tax clearance from the Inland Revenue Department for the latest year, OR an employer letter confirming TDS deduction + remittance with attached employee tax statement.
- 3. Pension Income *(conditional)* — Applicants receiving pension must submit:
- Pension Certificate (Pension Patta) — Original Nijamati / armed-forces pension book issued by the Pension Management Office, plus copies of all entries.
- Company ID Card (if available) *(conditional)* — Photocopy of the former government / public-sector service ID card (front + back).
- Recent Pension Bank Statement — Last 3–6 months of pension-account transactions showing regular monthly pension credits — original, signed and stamped on every page.
- Pension Receiving Confirmation Letter from Bank — On bank letterhead, confirming the applicant's pension account, monthly credit amount, and account holder details.
- 4. Rental Income *(conditional)* — Applicants earning rental income must provide:
- Land Ownership Certificate — Original + copy of the Lalpurja (land title deed) for the rental-yielding land / property.
- Building Completion Certificate — Issued by the Municipality / Nagarpalika engineering office confirming the building is completed and fit for occupancy.
- Land and Building Tax Payment Certificate — Latest fiscal-year payment receipts from Municipality (Nagarpalika) and Ward (Wada) office (malpot / bhumi-ghar tax).

**Notes:**
- South African Retired Person's Visa is one of the most generous African retirement-visa routes -- 4-year initial grant + indefinite renewals + Permanent Residence eligibility after 5 years.
- Retired Person's Visa does NOT require investment in South African assets -- pure passive-income basis.

### Diplomatic — Spousal Visa (Section 11(6)) + Business Visa (Section 15)

**Purpose:** Spousal: live with a SA-citizen / SA-Permanent-Resident spouse. Business: establish or invest in a business in South Africa (minimum capital + job-creation requirements).
**Stay duration:** Spousal: 2-3 years initial, renewable. Business: 3 years per grant, renewable.
**Validity:** Per relationship / business.
**Entries:** Multiple.
**Processing time:** 8-12 weeks.
**How to apply:** VFS Global South Africa Delhi.
**Eligibility:** SPOUSAL: Marriage / registered life-partnership for 2+ years with SA citizen / SA Permanent Resident; spouse income proof (DHA prescribed minimum). BUSINESS: Minimum ZAR 5 million investment in qualifying SA business + 60% local-employment requirement; Department of Trade Industry and Competition (DTIC) recommendation.

**Required documents:**

- Passport, photo, DHA-1738 form
- Marriage / life-partnership certificate (SA-recognised, registered for 2+ years) -- for Spousal *(conditional)*
- SA spouse's ID / Permanent Resident card / Passport -- for Spousal *(conditional)*
- DTIC recommendation letter -- for Business *(conditional)*
- Business plan + ZAR 5M+ investment proof -- for Business *(conditional)*
- 60% local-employment commitment -- for Business *(conditional)*
- Police clearance + Medical + Radiological Reports
- Travel to VFS Delhi
- ANY ONE income bundle
- Income Details & Supporting Documents (For Visa Application) — Important Notes: (1) All documents issued in Nepali language must be translated into English and notarised (certified by a notary public). (2) The applicant is required to provide documents for any ONE source of income only from the categories listed below.
- 1. Business Income *(conditional)* — Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
- PAN Certificate — Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
- Business Registration Certificate — Submit ONE of: (a) Company Registrar Certificate (for private/public limited companies), (b) Cottage / Small Industry (Gharelu) Registration, OR (c) Municipality / Ward (Wada) Registration Certificate.
- Additional Registration Certificates (if applicable) *(conditional)* — Sector-specific endorsements: (a) Tourism Board Registration for travel-related businesses, (b) Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) Registration for financial institutions, (c) Contractor License from Municipality / Ward Office.
- Latest Audit Report — Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
- Tax Clearance Certificate — Issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for the latest fiscal year.
- 2. Salary-Based Income *(conditional)* — Applicants who are employed must provide:
- Salary Certificate / Salary Letter — On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
- Leave Approval Letter — Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer — Confirming the employer has no objection to the trip and the applicant will return to duty after the leave window.
- Tax Clearance Certificate from IRD OR Tax Submission Letter from employer with tax statements — Either personal tax clearance from the Inland Revenue Department for the latest year, OR an employer letter confirming TDS deduction + remittance with attached employee tax statement.
- 3. Pension Income *(conditional)* — Applicants receiving pension must submit:
- Pension Certificate (Pension Patta) — Original Nijamati / armed-forces pension book issued by the Pension Management Office, plus copies of all entries.
- Company ID Card (if available) *(conditional)* — Photocopy of the former government / public-sector service ID card (front + back).
- Recent Pension Bank Statement — Last 3–6 months of pension-account transactions showing regular monthly pension credits — original, signed and stamped on every page.
- Pension Receiving Confirmation Letter from Bank — On bank letterhead, confirming the applicant's pension account, monthly credit amount, and account holder details.
- 4. Rental Income *(conditional)* — Applicants earning rental income must provide:
- Land Ownership Certificate — Original + copy of the Lalpurja (land title deed) for the rental-yielding land / property.
- Building Completion Certificate — Issued by the Municipality / Nagarpalika engineering office confirming the building is completed and fit for occupancy.
- Land and Building Tax Payment Certificate — Latest fiscal-year payment receipts from Municipality (Nagarpalika) and Ward (Wada) office (malpot / bhumi-ghar tax).

**Notes:**
- SA Spousal Visa is a popular pathway for Nepali spouses of SA-resident Nepalis / Indian-origin SA citizens in Durban / Johannesburg communities.
- SA Business Visa requires ZAR 5M minimum investment + 60% local-employment commitment -- one of the more demanding investor routes globally.

## Important general notes

- Every Nepali-language document MUST be accompanied by a notary-certified English translation — embassies will reject untranslated originals. Use a Nepal Bar Council–registered translator and have each translation notarised by a Notary Public.
- Income proof for South African visas: ANY ONE of the four Nepal-side income bundles is sufficient (Business OR Salary OR Pension OR Rental) -- no need to submit all four. Pick the bundle that matches your active income source.
- Nepali ordinary passport holders MUST apply for a South African visa BEFORE travel -- Nepal is on the visa-required list. There is NO visa-on-arrival, NO visa-waiver agreement.
- Nepal is NOT on South Africa's e-Visa eligible list (the e-Visa system, launched 2022, currently covers ~14 countries -- Nepal NOT included). ALL Nepali applicants must apply for a paper-sticker visa via VFS Global India + South African High Commission New Delhi.
- There is NO South African embassy, consulate, or VFS centre in Kathmandu. ALL Nepali applicants must travel to VFS Global Delhi (Shivaji Stadium, Connaught Place) for biometric capture and visa intake.
- South Africa is NOT in the EU or Schengen -- South African visas do NOT confer Schengen entry, and Schengen visas do not provide visa-free access to South Africa.
- South African visas governed by the Immigration Act 13/2002 (consolidated 2024 amendments) + Immigration Regulations 2014 + 2024 amendments. Department of Home Affairs (DHA) is the issuing authority; Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) handles foreign-mission services.
- South African visa categories split into Visitor (90-day short-stay) and Long-Stay Temporary Residence (90+ days, requiring DHA pre-approval + biometrics). Visitor visas can be extended once for up to 90 days while in South Africa.
- Standard visa fees (consolidated 2024 Schedule): Visitor Visa ZAR 425 (~USD 22) / Study Visa ZAR 425 / Work / Critical Skills / Business Visa ZAR 1,520 (~USD 80) / Spousal / Retired Person Visa ZAR 1,520. VFS service fee additionally INR 1,400-2,800 depending on category.
- Common Nepali sectors in South Africa: hospitality (Cape Town / Johannesburg / Durban hotels -- ZAR 8,000-15,000/month / ~USD 420-790), domestic / care work (urban centres -- ZAR 6,000-10,000/month), business operations (Indian-owned businesses + spice trade in Durban Indian Quarter -- ZAR 10,000-25,000/month).
- Always disclose prior visa refusals (any country) -- non-disclosure under the Immigration Act 13/2002 is grounds for refusal + future-application bar.
- South Africa joined the Hague Apostille Convention on 30 April 1995. Nepal joined on 14 March 2024. Documents apostilled by Nepal MoFA on/after 14 March 2024 are accepted by South African authorities WITHOUT further consular legalisation -- significant simplification vs. previous chain.
- South African Critical Skills List (revised 2022) covers high-priority occupations -- ICT specialists, engineers, healthcare professionals (nursing on the list as of 2024). Nepali applicants meeting CSWV criteria benefit from accelerated processing + lower-threshold approval.
- South African working week: Mon-Fri (standard). VFS Delhi follows Indian Mon-Fri schedule.

## How to apply (4 steps)

1. **Confirm South Africa visa eligibility** — Check that your Nepali passport qualifies for the visa type you need (tourist, business, transit, medical). Diplomatic / official passport holders may have different rules.
2. **Gather supporting documents** — Prepare: Nepali passport bio-page (30 days validity beyond intended departure + 2 blank pages); Recent passport-size photo (35x45 mm, white background); DHA-84 Visitor Visa application form + VFS Delhi appointment confirmation; Bank statements (last 3 months, USD 50/day equivalent); Confirmed return ticket; Hotel booking confirmation OR South African licensed-tour-operator voucher.
3. **Submit at VFS Global South Africa India -- New Delhi** — Lodge at VFS Global South Africa Delhi (Shivaji Stadium, Connaught Place). Online appointment booking via visa.vfsglobal.com/zaf/en/dha. Biometrics captured at Delhi centre. Application sent to South African High Commission New Delhi for adjudication.
4. **Track and collect** — Processing typically takes 5-15 working days standard; can extend during peak season (Dec-Feb summer + Jun-Aug game-viewing).. Yatra's concierge tracks your application and notifies you on each status change.

## Frequently asked questions

### How long does a South Africa tourist visa take to process for Nepali citizens?

5-15 working days standard; can extend during peak season (Dec-Feb summer + Jun-Aug game-viewing).

### What bank balance is required for a South Africa visa?

USD 50 per day of stay minimum -- NPR-equivalent in bank statements covering last 3 months. Plus property / business / employment ties demonstrating intent to return to Nepal.

### How many days can Nepali citizens stay in South Africa on a tourist visa?

Up to 90 days per entry; extendable once in-country for additional 90 days. (Visitor Visa -- Tourist (Section 11)).

### Where do Nepali citizens apply for a South Africa tourist visa?

Lodge at VFS Global South Africa Delhi (Shivaji Stadium, Connaught Place). Online appointment booking via visa.vfsglobal.com/zaf/en/dha. Biometrics captured at Delhi centre. Application sent to South African High Commission New Delhi for adjudication.

### What documents are required for a South Africa tourist visa from Nepal?

Required documents include: Nepali passport bio-page (30 days validity beyond intended departure + 2 blank pages); Recent passport-size photo (35x45 mm, white background); DHA-84 Visitor Visa application form + VFS Delhi appointment confirmation; Bank statements (last 3 months, USD 50/day equivalent); Confirmed return ticket; Hotel booking confirmation OR South African licensed-tour-operator voucher; Cover letter explaining purpose + day-by-day itinerary; Travel from Nepal to VFS Delhi for biometric capture.

### Where is the South Africa embassy in Nepal?

High Commission of the Republic of South Africa -- New Delhi (consular jurisdiction over Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Maldives) — B-18, Vasant Marg, Vasant Vihar, New Delhi 110057, India. Phone: +91 11 2614 9411.

### Can Nepali citizens apply for a South Africa business visa?

Yes — Visitor Visa -- Business (Section 11(1)(b)). Business meetings, negotiations, conferences, exhibitions -- no employment in South Africa. Processing: 5-15 working days..

### Is there an online portal to apply for a South Africa visa?

Yes — apply online at https://visa.vfsglobal.com/zaf/en/dha/visa-type -- VFS Global South Africa (global, with India centres for Nepal applicants) -- https://www.dha.gov.za -- South African Department of Home Affairs visa-policy hub -- https://www.dirco.gov.za/india -- South African High Commission New Delhi (consular jurisdiction over Nepal) -- https://ehome.dha.gov.za -- DHA in-country online services (residence permits, visa extensions).

### How is the South Africa visa fee paid?

Visa fee in INR Demand Draft (drawn at VFS Delhi -- payable to "Department of Home Affairs Republic of South Africa"). VFS service fee in INR cash / card. Inside South Africa, ZAR (South African rand) cash / card at DHA offices for residence-permit fees.

### Can Yatra help with a South Africa visa application?

Yes — Yatra provides end-to-end visa assistance for South Africa including document preparation, appointment booking, application review, and a PNR-backed dummy ticket (NPR 999) when the embassy requires proof of onward travel.

## Sources

- https://visa.vfsglobal.com/zaf/en/dha/visa-type -- VFS Global South Africa global portal (Indian centres handle Nepal applicants)
- https://www.dha.gov.za -- South African Department of Home Affairs visa-policy hub
- https://www.dirco.gov.za/india -- South African High Commission New Delhi (consular jurisdiction over Nepal)
- https://ehome.dha.gov.za -- DHA in-country online services
- South African Immigration Act 13/2002 (consolidated 2024 amendments) -- primary domestic legislation
- South African Immigration Regulations 2014 + 2024 amendments
- South African Critical Skills List (revised 2022) -- ICT / engineering / healthcare / etc.
- South African Retired Person's Visa: ZAR 37,000/month minimum passive income (~USD 1,950, 2026)
- South African Business Visa: ZAR 5M minimum investment + 60% local-employment requirement
- South Africa is NOT in the EU or Schengen -- independent visa regime
- South African e-Visa system (launched 2022) covers ~14 countries -- Nepal NOT on the eligible list
- South Africa joined the Hague Apostille Convention 30 April 1995; Nepal joined 14 March 2024 -- Nepal-MoFA-apostilled documents accepted directly by South African authorities
- Nepal joined the Hague Apostille Convention 14 March 2024

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