materials required for visa application 1. Short-term entry visa (1) original passport and copies of all relevant pages (the validity period of the passport should exceed 3 days after the expected visit, and the passport should have at least two blank pages); (2) Two passport photos with color white background; (3) Fill in the complete BI-84 form (in English with black ink pen); (4) Round-trip air ticket reservation with a head; (5) Applicants who come from or go to yellow fever epidemic areas need to issue yellow fever vaccination certificates; (6) Proof sufficient to cover the expenses required during your stay in South Africa, including the bank statement of the last 6 months (if the salary card/pension insurance is better), a copy of the international credit card, a statement showing the credit card limit, a copy of passbook or deposit certificate, etc. (7) If the applicant visits for more than 3 days, the detailed itinerary during the visit shall be provided; (8) No matter in which consular district the passport is issued, the applicant will apply in the consular district where he has been working and living for a long time, and provide the following materials: the bank's salary or pension account statement for the past six months; Letter of guarantee from the unit (including the detailed address and telephone number of the unit); Business license and notarial certificate concerning foreign affairs; Original and photocopy of temporary residence permit; (9) All Chinese materials must be translated into English. 2. Travel visit (individual) (1) Hotel reservation certificate (directly confirmed by the hotel and on the hotel stationery); (2) Letter of guarantee issued by the applicant (unemployed or retired personnel do not need to provide it); (3) Children under the age of 18 need to issue notarized birth certificates; If one parent is not accompanied, a consent form should be written. If the child's parents cannot accompany him, the details of the authorized customer should be provided. Commitment letter (4) Overseas travel medical insurance. 3. Business visits (business meetings, talks, workshops, seminars, conferences and training) (1) An invitation letter issued by the South African inviter and printed on the company's official stationery, indicating the specific situation of the invitee and the expected time and purpose of the visit; (2) The business license of the South African company printed on the 2)CIPC website can show the name of the registered legal person; (3) A copy of the ID card of the South African inviter; (4) The letter of guarantee issued by the dispatching unit in China and printed on the company's letterhead shall indicate the expected time and purpose of the visit; (5) Business license and foreign-related certificate; (6) According to the Southern Immigration Law, short-term visa holders are not allowed to work unless authorized by the director of the Ministry of the Interior. To obtain this authorization, it is necessary to provide: the applicant's written explanation of why the employer did not apply for a work permit, and the reasons for the urgency and necessity of this short-term job demand. In addition, the applicant's employer in China and the inviting company in South Africa must ensure that the applicant will not apply for renewal or change of visa status (type) in South Africa. This visa will be marked as unable to apply for renewal or change of status. 4. Visiting relatives and friends (1) English invitation letter, including the details of the inviter, current residence address, telephone number, name of the invitee and expected visit time; (2) Notarization of the kinship relationship between the applicant and the inviter, such as marriage certificate, birth certificate, household registration book and other public documents (this is only applicable to the application for visiting relatives visa); (3) If you visit for more than 9 days, you must provide the international travel health examination certificate (issued by the entry-exit inspection and quarantine bureau, routine and chest X-ray) and the certificate of no crime and public documents; (4) Children under the age of 18 need to issue a notarized certificate of birth certificate; If one parent is not accompanied, write a consent form. If the child's parents can't accompany him, the details of the authorized customer should be provided. Letter of guarantee for expenses; (5) A copy of the inviter's South African ID card/passport/valid visa/temporary residence permit; (VI) Applicant's letter of certification The company shall indicate the position of the applicant, the purpose of the visit and the expected stay time in South Africa, which shall be signed and confirmed by the supervisor, sealed by the company, and the contact address and telephone number of the company (printed on the company's official stationery). If you don't have a work unit, you should

5. Transit visa (1) There is an advance order for round-trip air tickets; (2) Visa or permit of destination country (original and photocopy); (3) Financial proof that you can pay the expenses required during your stay in South Africa, including the bank statement of the last 6 months (if the salary card/pension insurance is better), a copy of the international credit card, a statement showing the credit card limit, a copy of the passbook or deposit certificate, etc. (4) The applicant's company certification letter should indicate the applicant's position, the purpose of the visit and the expected stay time in South Africa, and be signed and confirmed by the supervisor, sealed by the company, and the company's contact address and telephone number (printed on the company's official stationery). If there is no work unit, it will be sent by the inviter. If you retire, you don't need to provide it; (5) Children under the age of 18 need to issue a notarial certificate of birth certificate; If one of the parents can accompany the child, a consent form is required. If both parents can accompany the child, the details of the authorized customer must be provided. Commitment letter; (6) Invitation materials from the destination country, such as company invitation letter, domestic company dispatch letter and relatives invitation letter (including address, telephone number and other detailed information); (7) Applicants coming from or going to yellow fever epidemic areas shall issue yellow fever vaccination certificates. 6. Residence permit (including business residence permit, work residence permit, study residence permit, exchange student, retiree, family reunion, medical residence permit): To apply for residence permit in South Africa, you should apply directly to South embassies and consulates in China and fill in the application form BI-1738. A lot of materials are usually required to apply for a residence permit. Please consult the South African Embassy in China for a detailed list of required materials.

first, you should get your passport. Bring your household registration book, ID card and two 2-inch photos on a white background to the Citizen Exit-Entry Administration Office of the Public Security Bureau where your household registration is located. It is very convenient. After the passport is processed, you need to apply for a South African visa. For this, you can find a professional organization, such as a travel agency. Visa processing requires a lot of information and takes a long time. Information required for applying for a tourist visa in South Africa: Passport 1. Personal passport valid for more than 6 months. Please sign your name on the last page of your passport. 3. Passport holders should also provide all original passports. 3 recent color photos with 1.2 inch white background. 2. The photo size is required to be 3545mm. Please write your name in pencil on the back of the photo. Account book 1. A copy of the household registration book. 2. Copies include the first page of the account book, the first page and my page. Page. Spouse ID card. 1. If it is an old ID card, please make two copies on A4 paper. 2. If it is a new ID card, please make two copies on both sides of A4 paper. Certificate of deposit. 1. Original deposit certificate of not less than thirty thousand yuan (3, yuan). 2. The certificate of deposit must be in the standard format of the bank and accompanied by the correct English translation. You may not write by hand. 3. The maturity date of the certificate of deposit should be frozen to 3 days after returning to China. The deposit certificate should indicate the address and telephone number of your bank. 5. The original deposit certificate should be submitted to the embassy, and the embassy will not refund it, and it will be automatically thawed when it expires. Other 1. Copy of the front and back of the credit card. 2. Current account or credit card statement for the last three months. Proof of employment. Employment certificate in duplicate, one in Chinese. An English version. 2. Print on the company's official stationery and affix the company's red seal. 3. The contents of the employment certificate shall include: company name, my position and income, travel time, position of the person in charge, signature, telephone and fax numbers, company business license/enterprise code certificate number. It should be noted that the applicant for guarantee will return to China on schedule. 4. Applicants from the same company must print on the same letterhead in the form of a list, and each person must provide the original letter of guarantee. 5. The company has four blank letterheads, which must be signed and stamped by the leader. Special note: 1. The original deposit certificate of RMB fifteen thousand (15,) issued by China CITIC Bank must be provided. 2. For guests taking their children to South Africa, please provide the original household registration book.