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United Kingdom Business Visa For South Africa (90 Day Visa Free Period)

This page provides visa information for UK Citizens wanting to travel to South Africa.

Key Information

Citizens Of: United Kingdom
Travelling To: South Africa
Visa Status: Visa Free Travel Citizens of the United Kingdom do not require a visa to travel to South Africa as long as their stay is shorter than the maximum stay.
Maximum Stay: 90 days The maximum stay refers to the total amount of time that you can remain in the country during a single visit. For longer stays, you would either need to consider a residents visa or leave and re-enter the country using a multiple visit visa.

Service Fee: £0.00(Exc. 20% VAT)

Important Information

British Citizens do not require a visa for stays of up to 90 days, but your passport should have at least 30 days validity beyond your intended exit from the country. However, some immigration officials still request that a passport should have at least 6 months validity on the date of entry to South Africa. To avoid problems at the airport on arrival we recommend you meet this requirement.

Is this visa the right one for me?

This visa can be used for business travel to South Africa. Business activities include:

Business Meetings
Negotiating Trade Deals
Paid Research and Lecturing
Investment and Purchasing
Business Conferences and Seminars
Attending Training Courses

Disclaimer

The information found here is based on the response provided by the South African embassy. We recommend you always double check the latest information directly with the embassy before you travel. If you wish to travel for longer than the visa-free period, you should speak to the South African embassy directly on 0207 451 7299.

Travel Requirements

In order to travel to South Africa there are a few requirements. Click on any of the icons below to learn more about each one.

Visa Not Required

Citizens of the United Kingdom can enter South Africa without a visa for up to 90 days.