What Visa Card?
A Visa card is a payment card that uses the Visa network and is branded by Visa. The company began with just credit cards, but it has since branched out to include debit, prepaid, and gift cards as well. Although Visa cards bear the Visa symbol, they are not issued by the company itself.
How To Get A Visa Card In South Africa?
Documents required to apply for a visa
A passport or travel document valid for no less than 30 days after the expiry of your intended visit.
Your passport must have at least TWO unused page for entry / departure endorsements.
A completed Form BI-84 (application for a visa)
Payment of the prescribed fee.
Where do I get a visa for South Africa?
Applications must be made at any regional office of the Department of Home Affairs or nearest South African embassy, mission or consulate abroad. A passport with at least 1 free page for a visa.
How much does it cost to apply for a visa card?
SA Nonimmigrant Visa Application Fees
| Visa type | Cost |
|---|---|
| Non-petition Based Visas | R2564.62 |
| Petition Based Visas | R3045.49 |
| E Visas | R3285.92 |
| K Visas | R4247.65 |
How long does it take to get a visa in South Africa?
Four to 12 weeks, depending on where you submit
When you submit your application abroad, you’ll wait approximately 4 to 8 weeks on an outcome. This waiting time increases to 8 to 12 weeks if you submit your application in South Africa.
How long is visa valid for?
Visa Information:
| Types of US Visas | Visa Validity | Stay Period |
|---|---|---|
| 10 Years Tourist Visa (B2) | Up to 10 years | 6 months |
| 10 Years Business Visa (B1) | Up to 10 years | 6 months |
How do visas work?
The main difference between a visa and a passport is that a visa is an endorsement placed within a passport that grants the holder official permission to enter, leave or stay in a country for a specified time period. The most common visa types are tourist, student, work and transit visas.