Requirements For South African Visa In Uganda

Requirements For South African Visa In Uganda

o be eligible for the South African eVisa, Ugandans must be visiting for tourism or other approved activities.

South Africa’s new eVisa is valid for short stays in the country. It makes it easier for Ugandans to visit South Africa on holiday.

Ugandan citizens still need to get a visa from the South African embassy to work or stay long-term.

Documents to get a South African eVisa from Uganda

To get a South African visa online from Uganda, travellers must have:

  • Ugandan passport valid for a minimum of 30 days after the date they will leave South Africa
  • Email address to receive notification and the approved eVisa
  • Debit or credit card to pay the South Africa visa fees securely online

Further supporting documents could be requested in some cases.

Ugandans complete the eVisa form online and submit all documents electronically. Applicants do not need to present paperwork in person at the South African High Commission in Kampala.

South Africa eVisa application from Uganda

Ugandans who meet all South Africa’s eVisa requirements can now apply online in 3 steps:

  1. Complete the South Africa eVisa form
  2. Pay South Africa visa fees online
  3. Receive the approved South Africa visa by email

Ugandan citizens can fill out the application form in minutes. South Africa’s visa processing is fast, applicants receive the approved visa by email.

Information required to apply for a South African eVisa from Uganda

Ugandan travellers need to complete the South African eVisa form with basic personal information and passport details.

Required details include:

  • Full name, date of birth, and nationality
  • Passport number, issue date, and expiry date
  • Date of arrival in South Africa and purpose of the visit

Additional health and security information could be requested.

Ugandans should revise their application carefully before submitting the form. The information provided must match the Ugandan passport exactly. Missing data or mistakes could result in processing delays.

Travelling to South Africa from Uganda: entry requirements

Ugandan citizens must present the following documents to South African immigration officials.

  • Valid Ugandan passport
  • South African visa
  • Return or onward flight ticket
  • Enough funds to cover the trip
  • COVID-19 health documents

Visitors must check the latest COVID-19 entry restrictions in South Africa. Currently, international travellers need to fill out a health declaration form and take a pre-departure COVID-19 test.

A yellow fever certificate is required if arriving from a high-risk area.

Ugandans who have dual nationality must get a visa and travel to South Africa using the same passport.

Travelling from Uganda to South Africa with children

Ugandans travelling to South Africa with children under the age of 18 may be asked to present the child’s birth certificate.

If going to South Africa from Uganda with just one parent, an affidavit from the other parent, granting their consent for the minor to travel, is required.

South African Embassy in Uganda

Ugandan citizens no longer need to visit a South African embassy to get a visa. Passport holders who meet the eVisa requirements can get their visa for South Africa 100% online.

With the new electronic visa system, Ugandans can submit the visa request from a smartphone, laptop, or another electronic device.

Ugandans who are not eligible to apply online need to get a South African consulate visa. The South Africa High Commission in Uganda is at the following address:

15A Nakasero Road,

PO Box 22667

Kampala

Uganda

This is the only South African representation in Uganda.