You need a passport valid for no less than 30 days after the expiry of
intended visit.
You need to enroll in an educational institution, where you intend to study
in South Africa.
You need proof of yellow fever vaccine, if required by the Act.
You need proof of financial means to cover envisaged living expenses during
the sojourn in the Republic and to also pay to qualify for the tuition fees.
You need travel health insurance.
You should be of good character.
You should be in good health.
You need to pay visa fee.
Documents:
Form BI-1738.
Original and copies of valid certificate.
Payment of the prescribed fee.
A vaccination certificate, if required by the Act.
Proof of financial means to cover envisaged living expenses during the
sojourn in the Republic and to also pay for the tuition fees. This should
be in the form of: Bank statements; Cash; or Travelers cheques.
Proof of medical cover.
A cash deposit equivalent to the value of a return ticket.
In the case of African students, an undertaking from the relevant
government to take full responsibility of the student and to pay all costs,
should it become necessary to deport the student.
Medical and radiology reports.
An unabridged birth certificate in the case of minors.
In the case of a minor, the particulars of the person in the Republic of
South Africa who will act as the learner’s guardian and a letter from such
person confirming guardianship.
Consent from both parents for your stay in South Africa, or from the parent
who has sole custody, along with proof of sole custody.
An official letter from the educational institution, where you intend to
study, confirming provisional acceptance and the duration of the course.
Proof of medical cover renewed annually for the period of study with a
medical scheme registered in terms of the Medical Schemes Act.
If you are 18 years and older, a police clearance certificate from each
country in which you resided for 12 months or longer since the age of 18
years is required. This should be submitted with the application.
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