Looking for a travel destination to enjoy or are you just simply wanting to study or work abroad? Getting a visa is one of the first step to start your journey.
Here are the costs for when applying for a short-term visa in 2018:
Additionally, These prices do not include additional charges such as collection fees and other expenses
1. Schengen
When visiting parts of Europe, South African passport holders need a Schengen Visa.
The Schengen visa allows access to all the 22 European Union member states as well as four members of the European Free Trade Association including:
France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Portugal, Austria, Hungary and Sweden. A Schengen visa allows the holder to stay in the Schengen Territory for up to 90 days per six months.
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Visa
Cost
Short stay (Less than 90 days)
€60 (R885)
Long Stay (More than 90 days)
€99 (R1,460)
Children between the ages of 6 and below 12 years
€35 (R369)
However, pricing changes according to age and location.
2. United Kingdom
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Visa
Cost (in rands)
6 months (visit)
R1 601
2 years (visit)
R6 026
5 years (visit)
R10 950
10 years (visit)
R13 739
Skilled Worker
R1 670
Student worker
R13 739
3. USA
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Visa
Cost (in rands)
Student visa
R1 920
Tourist visa
R1 920
Temporary work visa
R2 280
Specialised work visa
R2 460
Fiancé or Spouse of a U.S Citizen
R2 460
4. UAE
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Visa
Cost in local currency
96-hour
R650
Tourist – short term (30 days)
R1 080
Tourist – long term (90 days)
R2 615
Tourist – long term (multiple-entry)
R5 720
5. New Zealand
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Visa
Cost (in rands)
Visitor visa (up to 9 months)
R1 490
Student visa
R2 450
Temporary work visa
R2 275
Limited visa – seasonal work visa
R2 450
6.Australia
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Visa
Cost (in rands)
Tourist visa (3 months)
R1 290
Working holiday (6 months)
R4 055
Student visa (varies)
R5 160
Temporary work visa (short stay specialist)
R2 580