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Afghanistan
South AfricaDo Afghanistan Citizens Need a Visa for South Africa in 2026?
Afghan citizens require a Visitor's Visa to enter South Africa. Applications must be submitted through a South African diplomatic mission prior to travel.
Museums, venues & activities in South Africa.
Step-by-Step Application Process
Contact Embassy
Identify the nearest South African diplomatic mission (e.g., in Islamabad or Dubai) as there is no mission in Kabul.
Complete Form BI-84
Download and fill out the Visitor's Visa application form (BI-84) in black ink.
Gather Documents
Prepare all required documents, including financial statements and a flight itinerary.
Submit Application
Submit your application in person or via an authorized courier (if permitted) and pay the fee.
Required Documents
- —Valid Passport (at least 30 days beyond stay, 2 blank pages)
- —Two Completed Application Forms (BI-84)
- —Two Recent Passport-sized Photographs
- —Confirmed Round-trip Flight Tickets
- —Proof of Accommodation
- —Three Months Bank Statements
- —Yellow Fever Certificate (if applicable)
Important Tips
- •Ensure your passport has at least two empty 'Visa' pages
- •If you are transiting through another country to reach South Africa, check their transit visa requirements
Easiest Way to Get It
Applying at the South African High Commission in Islamabad or the Consulate in Dubai.
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South Africa, the 'Rainbow Nation', is a destination of unparalleled diversity, where sophisticated cities and world-class wineries border vast savannahs teeming with the Big Five. Occupying the southern tip of the continent, it offers a dramatic coastline stretching from the Atlantic to the Indian Ocean. From the iconic silhouette of Table Mountain in Cape Town and the historic streets of Johannesburg to the wild expanse of Kruger National Park, South Africa is a land of profound history, vibrant culture, and breathtaking natural beauty.
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