How do you get a visa for South Africa?
Official processing time: If the government grants the application, the ETA arrives within 24 hours.
Key facts
| Fact | What it is |
|---|---|
| Visa type | Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA)Checked 14 November 2026 against South African Government (gov.za): address by the Minister of Home Affairs, 12 August 2026 |
| Official application site | https://eta.dha.gov.zaChecked 14 November 2026 against South African Government (gov.za): address by the Minister of Home Affairs, 12 August 2026 |
| Official processing time | If the government grants the application, the ETA arrives within 24 hours.Checked 14 November 2026 against South African Government (gov.za): address by the Minister of Home Affairs, 12 August 2026 |
Sources
- https://www.gov.za/news/speeches/minister-leon-schreiber-launch-south-africa%E2%80%99s-electronic-travel-authorisation-12-augSouth African Government (gov.za): address by the Minister of Home Affairs, 12 August 2026, read 14 November 2026
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