Tips on how to get your Tourist South African visa as a Filipino

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As a Philippine passport holder and at the same time, an expat working in East Africa, obtaining Tourist visa is possible as long as you have valid documents. 

South Africa is a country on the southernmost tip of the African continent. The country boosts several distinct ecosystems like inland safaris (national parks), beautiful beaches, lush winelands around Stellenbosch, the famous Table Mountain in Capetown and many other places.

The weather in Capetown specifically is very good but also it depends on the time of visit. 

Here are the required documents to obtain prior to the  submission to VFS  office:

1. Completed and signed Application form BI-84 (black ink only)
2. Letter from the applicant confirming the purpose and duration of visit
3. Confirmed hotel reservations showing the dates of travel and contact details of your hosts e.g. contact numbers, email address and the address of the hotel.
4. A 3-month Bank statement up to the current date of submission accompanied by a bank letter, confirming account name, account number and account balance.
1. For local bank, A personal or company 3 months bank statement up to current date of submission stamped by the bank.
2.  For all Foreign bank statements they have to be stamped by the bank and certified by commissioner of oaths. (For that particular country). It should be a 3 months bank statement up to current date of submission.
5. Signed letter of introduction from the employer/organization
6. A photocopy of valid yellow fever certificate 
7. Work Permit at least 6 months validity & must be Certified (CTC) by Internal Affairs/Immigration office
8. Fill and submit the checklist document
9. A valid passport with at least 2 clear pages and should be valid for at least a period of 1 month from date of return.
10. Two passport size photograph

Payment/Charges 

1) Non-Refundable Visa fee of USD 36 (for countries that are not fee exempt)

2) Non-Refundable VFS Service fee USD 90 to be charged in UGX (collected based on daily forex rate)

Please note: that applicants should submit in person. 

If you are planning to visit soon, send us an inquiry at

Kendashian Travel Services

ktctravelco@gmail.com