Requirements for New Zealand Passport Holders to Request a Visa for South Africa:
1. Valid passport.
2. Two (2) passport photos.
3. The DHA-84 (for holidays) or DHA-1738 – application form must be completed and signed. You can download this form from the website.
4. Copy of your passport.
5. Letter from your employer or business certificate, stating you are on leave.
6. Invitation letter from SA Company or Host and certified copies of their passport or ID book. This letter must include the address and contact number of where you will be staying in South Africa, if the applicant will be staying privately you will need to provide a utility bill for the last three months of the host.
7. Hotel reservations & tourism itinerary, if applicable.
8. Return or onward travel ticket and itinerary.
9. Proof of financial means (bank statements for the last three months, credit card, etc.)
10. Yellow fever vaccination certificate, if applicable.
11. Police Clearance Certificate(s) in respect of all applicants eighteen (18) years and older in respect of all countries where applicant(s) resided for one (1) year or longer. If the visit is less than three months, there is no need to provide a police clearance certificate.
12. Fees NZ$95.00 – this is by bank cheque or money order, payable to the South African High Commission. If paying cash, please provide the correct fees as they do not have change in the office. If married to a South African citizen, there is no fee.
13. Self-addressed prepaid track and trace courier bag for the return of your passport.
14. Covering letter from the applicant, to support his/her application.
15. Letter from the South African spouse, and certified copy of his/her SA passport and ID, and copy of marriage certificate.
16. Medical and radiological reports. Radiology reports not necessary for pregnant women and children 12 years and below. If the visit is less than three months, there is no need to provide medical and radiological reports.
17. Medical Travel/Health Insurance.
18. Just fyi – Sifa says: “Fingerprints are not required at the moment at our office“.
Making Your Visa Application
The application can take up to 5-10 working days to process. The High Commission advise applying at least 10 (ten) working days before planned departure.
The visa is valid for 90 days, and entry into South Africa must take place before the expiry date.
You must submit your application in person.
Sifa says: “No need to make an appointment, just turn up with a fully completed application form (DHA-84 for holiday) and all the supporting documents.“
Wellington’s Consular hours are: 09h00-12h00 Monday to Friday
1. Valid passport.
2. Two (2) passport photos.
3. The DHA-84 (for holidays) or DHA-1738 – application form must be completed and signed. You can download this form from the website.
4. Copy of your passport.
5. Letter from your employer or business certificate, stating you are on leave.
6. Invitation letter from SA Company or Host and certified copies of their passport or ID book. This letter must include the address and contact number of where you will be staying in South Africa, if the applicant will be staying privately you will need to provide a utility bill for the last three months of the host.
7. Hotel reservations & tourism itinerary, if applicable.
8. Return or onward travel ticket and itinerary.
9. Proof of financial means (bank statements for the last three months, credit card, etc.)
10. Yellow fever vaccination certificate, if applicable.
11. Police Clearance Certificate(s) in respect of all applicants eighteen (18) years and older in respect of all countries where applicant(s) resided for one (1) year or longer. If the visit is less than three months, there is no need to provide a police clearance certificate.
12. Fees NZ$95.00 – this is by bank cheque or money order, payable to the South African High Commission. If paying cash, please provide the correct fees as they do not have change in the office. If married to a South African citizen, there is no fee.
13. Self-addressed prepaid track and trace courier bag for the return of your passport.
14. Covering letter from the applicant, to support his/her application.
15. Letter from the South African spouse, and certified copy of his/her SA passport and ID, and copy of marriage certificate.
16. Medical and radiological reports. Radiology reports not necessary for pregnant women and children 12 years and below. If the visit is less than three months, there is no need to provide medical and radiological reports.
17. Medical Travel/Health Insurance.
18. Just fyi – Sifa says: “Fingerprints are not required at the moment at our office“.
Making Your Visa Application
The application can take up to 5-10 working days to process. The High Commission advise applying at least 10 (ten) working days before planned departure.
The visa is valid for 90 days, and entry into South Africa must take place before the expiry date.
You must submit your application in person.
Sifa says: “No need to make an appointment, just turn up with a fully completed application form (DHA-84 for holiday) and all the supporting documents.“
Wellington’s Consular hours are: 09h00-12h00 Monday to Friday