Visa Requirements for Students
For detailed and up to date information on visas please visit the following websites:
South African Department of Home Affairs
South African Department of Foreign Affairs
Where to apply for a Visa
We will provide you with a letter of acceptance and if you require a guardianship in order to apply for your visa we will send you the necessary documentation.
Please note that for entering South Africa, immigration requires that all passengers have a valid passport and at least four pages are needed to remain blank for the issuing of stamps. The passport also needs to be valid for the duration of the stay and six months after departure.
If you are subject to visa requirements, you will need to apply for your visa at least 4 weeks before your departure at your nearest South African Embassy, High Commission or Consulate.
Eligibility for Health Services : Publicly funded health services do not operate in South Africa. If you receive medical treatment during your visit, you will be liable for the full costs of the treatment. You are advised to have appropriate and current medical and travel insurance while you are studying in South Africa.
Driving in South Africa: If you have a current overseas driver’s licence or a current international driving permit, you can drive for one year after you first arrive in South Africa. If you do not have an overseas driver’s licence or an international driving permit you cannot drive. An international driving permit is an internationally recognised translation of your current driver licence. It is not a driver licence in its own right, and must be accompanied by your driver’s licence when you drive.
You can only drive the types of vehicles covered by your overseas driver’s licence or international driving permit.
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