What is the official eVisa portal for South Africa?

The official government portal for South Africa is https://ehome.dha.gov.za/epermit/. Always verify the URL to avoid scam sites.

How long does a South Africa visa take to process?

South Africa visa applications typically take 3 to 15 Days to process.

South Africa

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Critical News Alert 2 Days Ago

South Africa Introduces R500 Fee for Electronic Travel Authorisation →

Source: citizen.co.za

Avg. Processing Time

3 to 15 Days

Official Gateways

EVISA https://ehome.dha.gov.za/epermit/

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eTA https://eta.dha.gov.za/

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Entry Information

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Travellers of certain nationalities are eligible to obtain an e-visa prior to departure. Applications can be submitted via https://ehome.dha.gov.za/epermit.
Travellers of certain nationalities are required to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) prior to departure. Applications must be made through https://eta.dha.gov.za/.

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