You need to apply for a Visitor Visa if you wish to travel to the UK from South Africa for a short period of time. Call us on 0333 305 3612 for immediate help & assistance with your situation. We’re here to help you in person, via the phone or online.
What visa do South Africans need for London?
A Temporary Workers Visa may be required if you’re working for less than 6 months in the UK, or an international agreement visa if you’re doing international law work. If you’re going to work for longer than 6 months, then a Skilled Worker Visa may be required, or possibly a temporary worker visa.
Does a South African need a visa to travel to UK?
South African passport holders need a visa to visit the UK. Fortunately, the entire UK visa application process is explained in this detailed guide. You need to first apply online and continue your visa application at your nearest UK visa application centre. Processing time can take up to 3 weeks.
How much is a visa to London from South Africa?
Standard Visitor visa – for UK, Isle of Man, Jersey and Guernsey
| Visa types | Visa application fee (ZAR) |
|---|---|
| Short-term (up to 6 months, single or multiple entry) | 2209 |
| Longer-term (valid for up to 2 years) | 8305 |
| Longer-term (valid for up to 5 years) | 14799 |
| Longer-term (valid for up to 10 years) | 18488 |
How South Africans can get into the UK?
Ensure your South African passport is valid
And if you don’t have one, apply! Without a valid passport, the UK government cannot issue you with your visa and you cannot travel. It is important to ensure your passport is in date and you allow enough time, probably a few months, for your passport to arrive.
How long does UK visa take South Africa?
When should I apply? UK Visas & Immigration’s global service standard for visit and non-settlement visa applications is 15 working days from submission of your application and biometric data at the Visa Application Centre.
Do South African passports need a transit visa for London?
Transit visas are for South Africans who are not going to stay in the UK for longer than 48 hours. This generally is applicable to South Africans that intend on stopping over or changing flights in the UK on route to another destination.
Where can a South African go without a visa?
As of December 2022, South African passport holders can travel visa free to 72 countries:
- Angola.
- Antigua and Barbuda.
- Argentina.
- Bahamas.
- Barbados.
- Belize.
- Benin.
- Botswana.
What countries does a South African not need a visa for?
- Saint Helena.
- Saint Kitts & Nevis.
- Saint Lucia.
- Saint Vincent & Grenadines.
- South Korea.
- Swaziland.
- Tanzania.
- Trinidad & Tobago.
What documents are required for UK visa from South Africa?
Proof of identification such as a passport or other valid form of ID which must have a minimum of one blank page. Two passport-sized photographs. Evidence that you can financially support yourself and any members of your family you may bring with you whilst in the UK. Proof you’ve paid the visa fees.
How long does UK visa take 2022?
You should get a decision within 12 weeks once you either attend your appointment at the visa application centre or when you submit your online documents after completing the ID Check app.
How long does it take for a UK visa to be approved?
You should get a decision within 12 weeks once you either attend your appointment at the UK Visa and Citizenship Application Service (UKVCAS) or when you submit your online documents after completing the ID Check app.
Is it difficult to get UK tourist visa?
It’s not easy to get the UK tourist visa, there is a long list of required documents. Check the following list : Valid passport. Old passport, if any.
How long can a South African stay in the UK?
6 months
If you have permission to be in the UK for less than 6 months. You may be able to extend your stay as long as the total time you spend in the UK is no more than 6 months.
How much is a UK visa 2022?
UK Visa Fee 2022 for Visitor, Tourist, Study, Spouse, and Work. From April 6, 2022, UK visa fee for 6 months is £100, which is commonly known as London or England visa price. The UK visa application fees requirements in 2022 for spouse and students are £1,538 and £363, respectively.
What visa do I need to visit the UK?
Standard Visitor visa
You must apply for a Standard Visitor visa online before you travel to the UK. A Standard Visitor visa costs £100 for up to 6 months. The earliest you can apply is 3 months before you travel. If you visit the UK regularly, you can choose to apply for a long-term Standard Visitor visa instead.
How much bank balance is required for UK visa?
You’ll need to show you have enough money to support yourself – unless you’ve been in the UK with a valid visa for at least 12 months on the date of your application. How much money you need depends on where you will be studying. You’ll need either: £1,334 per month (for up to 9 months) for courses in London.
Which countries can enter UK without visa?
United Kingdom visa-free countries list
| Country | Visa free access |
|---|---|
| Anguilla | ✓ |
| Antigua and Barbuda | ✓ |
| Argentina | ✓ |
| Armenia | ✓ |
How to get a visa for London?
To apply for a UK visa in the USA you need to:
- apply online.
- pay your fee.
- book and attend your biometric appointment.
- Attend an Application Support Center ( ASC )
- mail your application.
Do I need a transit visa if I don’t leave the airport London?
You’re going through UK border control
Apply for a Visitor in Transit visa if you’ll be going through UK border control but leaving the UK within 48 hours. You’ll need to apply for a Standard Visitor visa if: you need to stay longer in the UK. you can prove you need to frequently pass through the UK over a longer
Do I need a transit visa if I don’t leave the airport?
You need a transit visa if you leave the transit area. However, nationals from specific countries (Iran, Syria, Guinea, etc.) will need a transit visa regardless of whether they leave the transit area or not.