Visa & Travel Requirements

Entry requirements by nationality

Countries Covered

45

In database

Visa-Required Pairs

128

Nationality / destination

Pending Applications

12

Awaiting decisions

Active Alerts

3

Requirement changes

Requirement Lookup

South African → United Kingdom

VISA REQUIRED
Last updated: Mar 15, 2026

Visa Type

Standard Visitor

Processing Time

15 working days

Fee

R2,400 / GBP 100

Validity

6 months

Documents Required

  • Valid passport (6+ months remaining)
  • Bank statements (last 3 months)
  • Return flight confirmation
  • Accommodation confirmation
  • Travel insurance certificate
  • Employment letter / payslips

Vaccinations

None required

Travel Advisory

None active

Common Requirements Matrix

Nationality Destination Visa Required Type Processing Fee (ZAR)
South African United Kingdom Yes Standard Visitor 15 working days R2,400
South African France (Schengen) Yes Schengen Short Stay 10–15 working days R1,580
South African USA Yes B-1/B-2 Tourist 30–60 working days R3,100
South African Australia Yes Visitor (subclass 600) 20 working days R2,850
South African UAE No Visa on Arrival (30 days) On arrival Free
German South Africa No Visa-free (90 days) Free
British South Africa No Visa-free (90 days) Free
American South Africa No Visa-free (90 days) Free
Nigerian South Africa Yes Tourist Visa 10 working days R1,050
Indian South Africa Yes Tourist Visa 10 working days R1,050

Pending Visa Applications

Booking Passenger Nationality Destination Status Applied Expected
#BK-2041 Sarah Nkosi South African United Kingdom Applied Mar 10, 2026 Mar 31, 2026
#BK-2039 Thabo Molefe South African USA Approved Feb 20, 2026 Apr 1, 2026
#BK-2037 Zanele Khumalo South African France Pending Mar 18, 2026 Apr 5, 2026
#BK-2035 Marcus Johnson Nigerian South Africa Rejected Mar 1, 2026 Mar 15, 2026
#BK-2033 Priya Naidoo Indian South Africa Pending Mar 22, 2026 Apr 5, 2026
#BK-2031 Kefiloe Dube South African Australia Applied Mar 25, 2026 Apr 22, 2026