how to apply for south Africa visit visa from Pakistan

The South Africa visa for Pakistanis is now live. Citizens of Pakistan and 13 other eligible countries can get a visa for South Africa online. The visa was launched in February 2022.

Thanks to the new electronic system, it’s now easier to get a visa and travel to South Africa from Pakistan. The application system is 100% online and travelers receive the approved visa by email.

Pakistanis can find out more about South Africa visa requirements, and how to apply online, on this page.

Do citizens of Pakistan need a visa for South Africa

 citizens of Pakistan need a visa for South Africa. Pakistanis must apply for a visa before travelling to South Africa.

Tourists and other short-term visitors from Pakistan are eligible for the new South African visa. The online visa system is the most convenient option for travelers from Pakistan.

Pakistanis who do not meet South Africa’s visa requirements must apply for a different type of South African visa through the embassy.

South Africa visa for Pakistani travelers

Pakistanis can apply for a visa to visit South Africa on holiday, or for other approved activities.

The electronic visa is valid for short trips from Pakistan to South Africa. The visa makes visiting South Africa easier for Pakistani passport holders.

Pakistanis who wish to live or work in South Africa must get the relevant permit through the embassy.

Documents required to apply for a South Africa visa from Pakistan

Travelers need the following items to apply for a South Africa online visa from Pakistan:

·                    Passport issued by Pakistan, valid for at least 30 days beyond the date they will exit South Africa

·                    Email address to receive the approved visa for South Africa

·                    Debit or credit card to pay the South Africa visa fees from Pakistan

Additional supporting documents may be requested in some cases.

Pakistanis fill out and submit the visa form electronically. Thanks to the visa system, Pakistanis are no longer required to present paperwork in person at the South African embassy.