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Bangladesh passport holders: Single entry for South Africa. Fee: ZAR 425 (~USD 25.53). Processing: 5-10 working days. Indicative only — always verify with the official mission before applying.
Overview
Visitor visa required. Apply via VFS Dhaka. Fee: ZAR 425 (~USD 24) + VFS service fee. Allow 5-10 working days.
Visa types: Tourist Visa (sticker via embassy, 90-day single/multi-entry); Business Visa; Critical Skills Work Visa; General Work Visa; Intra-Company Transfer Work Visa; Study Visa; Relative's Visa; Retired Person Visa; Visitor Visa for Investment; Transit. eVisa pilot expanded.
Fees & funds
Stay & validity
Validity: 90 days from issue. Max Stay: 90 days (single entry).
Extension possibleConditional
Overstay penalty: Declared "undesirable" 1-5 years; deportation; bar from re-entry
How to apply
Requirements
Passport & photo
Required documents: Valid passport (30+ days beyond stay, 2 blank pages); Visa application form; 2 recent photos (35x45mm); Hotel booking OR invitation letter; Return ticket; Bank statement (last 3 months, ZAR 3,000+ recommended); Yellow Fever vaccination certificate if from endemic country; Travel medical insurance (mandatory); Radiological report (TB screen) for long-stay; Police clearance for long-stay; For Business: SARS-registered company invitation.
Visa types (2)
Visitor visa required. Apply via VFS Dhaka. Fee: ZAR 425 (~USD 24) + VFS service fee. Allow 5-10 working days.
South Africa Business Visa. South African High Commission in Dhaka is functional. Major sectors: mining (gold, platinum, diamonds), banking, automotive, agriculture, retail. Johannesburg is regional Sub-Saharan business hub.
Common rejection reasons
Common BD rejections: (1) eVisa pilot expanded but Embassy route still common; (2) Travel medical insurance MANDATORY; (3) Yellow Fever vaccination if from endemic country; (4) Radiological report (TB screen) for long-stay 6+ months; (5) Police clearance for long-stay; (6) For Business: SARS-registered company invitation required; (7) Children require unabridged birth certificate.
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