Hi guys!!! ...still in awe from my previous trip in Cape Town South Africa where I insanely fell in love with the place ...Cape Town is a must visit tourist destination with plentiful of activities to do. Apparently for Filipinos planning to experience the most developed country in Africa ; obtaining a valid visit visa is a must. However ,being a lucky girl that I am...ehem.. My generous company sponsored all expenses including my visa , round trip airfare and accommodation.
Note : The requirements stated below are for applicants applying for a visit visa from the Philippines only.
For the complete set of requirements. The applicant must gather the following:
- A fully accomplished and duly signed Application Form South African Visa
- A valid passport of atleast 6 months prior to the intended trip to SA.
- 2 pcs recents passport size photos with white background
- Proof of financial capability . eg. 3 months bank statement
- Source of Income such as Employment Certificate or Business Permit if self employed
- Airline booking reservation
- Travel itinerary with hotel booking or copy of invitation from host and host legal status in South Africa
- If traveling from countries where yellow fever is prevalent . International certificate of yellow fever vaccination is included. ( Philippines is not included in the list of yellow fever risk countries).
- Photocopy of passport 2nd page ( passport bio information page )
- non-refundable visa fee.
Where to Submit?
The South African Embassy in Manila is located in 29 Flr Yuchengco Tower, RCBC Plaza 6819 Ayala Avenue, Makati City
- OFFICE HOURS: 9:00AM – 12:00NN – Monday to Thursday
- PICK-UP HOURS: 1:30PM – 3:30PM – Monday to Thursday
Telephone No: 8899383
Fax: 8899379
E-mail: manila@foreign.gov.za /seacons@info.com.ph
Fax: 8899379
E-mail: manila@foreign.gov.za /seacons@info.com.ph
Visa Fee?
Visa is free for a 30 days stay. A fee of 2,525 PHP for a visit exceeding 30 days
Visa Processing Days?
Usually take 5 days or more depending on the Consul Officer and may ask for additional requirements as deemed necessary.
That's it and hope for the best in your application.
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