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The business visa is meant for travelers visiting Malta to engage in various business activities. With this visa, you can meet up with existing and intending partners in the country to develop and maintain business relationships. You can negotiate and sign business contracts while you are in the country. You can attend business summits, conferences and trade fairs while in the country. A letter of invitation from your partner company in Malta is required before you can be issued this visa. The letter should have the office address of the company and the duration and purpose of your visit. Certificate of business registration of the company should also be provided. A letter from your current employer in South Africa should be provided. The letter should state that he is aware of your business leave and the duration of your leave. Your position in the company should also be stated. If you are traveling with a minor,  a letter of consent signed by both parents of the minor should be provided. If you have prior business dealings with the company, proof of this is required. You cannot be paid for any of the services you render while you are in the country. The visa is valid for 90 days.

The business visa is meant for travelers visiting Monaco to engage in various business activities. With this visa, you can meet up with existing and intending partners in the country to develop and maintain business relationships. You can also negotiate and sign business contracts while in the country. Holders of the business visa can attend summits, conferences and trade fairs while in the country. An invitation letter from the host company in Monaco should be provided. This  letter should contain the company's address, the duration and purpose of  the applicant's visit. Certificate of business registration of the company you are visiting should also be provided. A letter from your current employer in South Africa written on a company letterhead should be provided. This letter should state your position in the company and that the employer is aware of the leave and the duration. If you are traveling with a minor, a letter of consent signed by both parents is required. If you have prior business dealings with the company, a proof of this is needed. Immunization against hepatitis A and B is strongly recommended. You cannot be paid for any of the services rendered while in the country. The visa is valid for 90 days and is usually processed within 15 days. A letter from the inviting company affirming that they will cover your expenses for the duration of your stay is important.

Foreigners who apply for this visa intend to visit Slovenia to foster business relationships with already existing partners or to build up relationships with new partners. You can negotiate and sign contracts with business partners in the country. With this visa, you can attend conferences, trade fairs and business summits while in the country. A letter from your employer in South Africa should be provided. Your position in the company, duration and purpose of your visit should be stated in the letter. Letter of invitation from the company you are meeting up with in Slovenia should be provided. If the company is going to be in charge of your expenses during your stay in the country, it should be stated in the letter. The company should state the purpose of your visit and how long you will be staying in the country. Certificate of business registration of the company you are meeting with in Slovenia is required. If you have had previous business dealings with the company you are meeting with, you are required to present a proof of this. Foreigners with this visa are not allowed to take up paid or unpaid employment in the country. If you are under the age of 18 years, the original copy of your birth certificate should be provided as well as a signed consent form from both of your parents. Holders of this visa are not allowed to seek public funds. You are required to leave the country as soon as your visa expires.

Foreigners who apply for this visa intend to visit Slovakia to foster business relationships with already existing partners or to build up relationships with new partners. You can negotiate and sign contracts and agreements with business partners in the country. Foreigners may attend conferences, trade fairs and business summits while in the country. A letter from your employer in South Africa should be provided. Your position in the company, duration and purpose of your visit should be stated in the letter. Letter of invitation from the company you are meeting up with in Slovakia should be provided. If the company is going to be in charge of your expenses during your stay in the country, it should be stated in the letter. The company should state the purpose of your visit and how long you will be staying in the country. Certificate of business registration of the company you are meeting with in Slovakia is required. If you have had previous business dealings with the company you are meeting with, you are required to present a proof of this. Foreigners with this visa are not allowed to take up paid or unpaid employment in the country. If you are under the age of 18 years, the original copy of your birth certificate should be provided. Holders of this visa are not allowed to seek public funds. You are required to leave the country as soon as your visa expires.

Applicants of this visa intend to build up relationships with business partners in Suriname. Holders of this visa may attend conferences, business summits and trade fairs while they are in the country. You may negotiate and sign business contracts while in the country. A letter of invitation from your business partner in Suriname is required. The letter should have the company’s address and the purpose and duration of your visit in the country. The certificate of business registration of the company you are visiting in Suriname is required. If you have had prior business dealings with the company you are meeting with, proof of this is required. A letter from your current employer in South Africa stating that he/she is aware of your business. The letter should contain your position in the company, purpose and duration of your visit to Suriname. You need to obtain a business permit before you can start with your activities in the country. If you are under the age of 18 years, the original copy of your birth certificate is required. Proof of paid visa application fees is required. With this visa, you cannot seek public funds. Yellow fever vaccination certificate is mandatory.

This visa is for applicants who intend to build up and foster relationships with business partners in Sudan. The business visa allows its holders to attend conferences, summits and trade fairs while in the country. You may negotiate and sign business contracts while in the country. An invitation letter from the host company detailing the company’s address, purpose and duration of your visit in Sudan is needed. The certificate of business registration of your host company in Sudan is required. If you have had prior business dealings with the company you are meeting with, proof of this is required. A letter from your employer in South Africa affirming awareness, purpose and duration of your stay is important. You need to obtain a business permit before you can carry out any of your business in the country. A letter from the host company affirming that your expenses for the duration of stay in Sudan will be covered is needed. If you are under the age of 18 years, the original copy of your birth certificate is required. Proof of paid visa application fees is required. With this visa, you cannot seek public funds. Yellow fever vaccination certificate is mandatory.

Everyone visiting Syria with this visa intend to partake in business activities while they are in the country. Holders of this visa may meet up with business partners to develop the already existing relationship between them. You may attend conferences, business summits, and trade fairs while they are in the country. Proof of prior business transactions between you and your partner in Syria should be presented, if any. Certificate of business registration of your partner company. Letter of invitation from your partner is required. Relevant details of the company should be written in the letter. The duration and purpose of your visit in the country should also be stated. Your current employer should also provide a letter stating that he/she is aware of your business leave. The purpose of your visit and duration of your leave should be clearly stated in the letter. Travelers are advised to be immunized against tetanus before leaving for Syria. Holders of this visa are prohibited from being paid for services they render while they are in the country. Minors should possess a letter of consent signed by both their parents. You cannot seek public funds while you are in the country. Receipt of paid visa application form should be provided. The visa is valid for 90 days.

This visa is issued to travelers who want to visit Tonga for business purposes. Applicants are actually issued a visitors visa when applying for this. The difference is that their visas must clearly state that they are visiting the country for business purposes. Applicants must inform Tonga Immigration of their intention in advance and in writing otherwise heavy penalty fees apply.  If you want to meet up with business partners to maintain and develop business relationship, this is the visa for you. Foreigners with this visa can attend conferences, business summits, and trade fairs while they are in the country. Applicants are to apply for the visa via the Tonga embassy in Canberra, Australia as there is no embassy for Tonga in South Africa.  Previous contractual agreements with the company which will serve as proof of previous dealings should be presented if there is any. Certificate of business registration of your partner company is to be provided. Letter of invitation stating the relevant details of your partner company is required. The duration and purpose of your visit in the country should also be clearly stated. Your current employer should also provide a letter stating that he/she is aware of your business leave. The purpose of your visit and duration of your leave should be clearly stated in the letter. The signature of the applicant must be faxed or e-mailed to the office if he/she is applying from overseas. Immigration does not consider `sign for` applications. You cannot seek public funds while you are in the country. Proof of paid visa application form should be provided. The visa is valid for 30 days. It is highly required that application forms are  duly completed as incomplete applications will not be processed.

Applicants of this visa are business-oriented people whose purpose in the country is to engage in business activities. Business activities which are permitted with this visa include; business meetings with partners, signing and negotiation of business contracts. With this visa, you can also attend business summits, conferences and trade fairs. An original of an invitation letter written on the company’s letterhead should be provided. This letter should include the corporate name and address of the company, the purpose and duration of the visit in the country. If the company is sponsoring all aspects of your trip, the letter of invitation should be accompanied by the original bank statement of the company from the past 12 months. Certificate of business registration of the company should also be provided. Photocopy of valid means of identification of the person who signed the invitation letter is required. Non-South Africans should ensure that they have the original copy of their South African stay permit before applying for this visa. If you are travelling with a minor, a document of consent signed by both parents should be provided. You are not allowed to be paid for any service you render during your stay in the country. This visa is valid for 180 days. The original and photocopies of documents to prove that the visa applicant has the necessary experience, ability and knowledge to participate in the activity to which he/she has been invited is needed. You'll be required to provide a flight itinerary. Original passport valid for 6 months after intended return date is also required.  1 Colored passport photograph taken on a white background and with no glasses on is required. Visa applicants are to also supply a proof of accommodation for the duration of stay.

Business visa is issued to those visiting the country for business purposes. This visa allows you to attend business meetings with partners and sign and negotiate business contracts. With this visa, you can also attend business summits, conferences and trade fairs. An original copy of letter of invitation written on the company’s letterhead should be provided. The letter should include; the corporate name of the company, address of the company and purpose and duration of the visit in the country. Certificate of business registration of the company should also be provided. Photocopy of valid means of identification of the person who signs the letter of invitation is required. If the company is sponsoring all aspects of your trip to the country, the letter of invitation should be accompanied by the original bank statement of the company from the past 12 months. A letter from your current employer in South Africa should be provided. The letter should be a confirmation of your business leave by your employer. Non-South Africans should ensure they have the original copy of their South African stay permit before applying for this visa. If you are travelling with a minor, a document of consent signed by both parents of the minor should be provided. You are not allowed to be paid for any service you render in the country. The visa is valid for 180 days.

Business visa (M visa) is issued to those who intend to go to China for commercial and trade activities. China M and F visa could be confusing to foreign visitors: M  visa - business and trade F visa - non-commercial visits In 2013, the original F visa got divided into two categories: the M and F visa. The M visa is for business and trade, while the F visa now applies to noncommercial travels. The F visa is issued to foreigners who are invited to conduct a lecture, an investigation, scientific and cultural exchanges, study tours and other non-business activities in China. Normally the duration of stay for the F visa is 30 days, which means you can stay for up to 30 days from the date of entry. In case that you need a longer time, make it clear during your application, stating the exact reason you will be needing more time. If your reason is valid enough, your request will be granted and you will get more time. The validity period of the China M visa is three months (90 days) in most cases for South Africans. Just like the tourist visa, the M visa can be issued for single-entry, double-entry or multiple-entry. The allowed duration of stay for double and multiple entry visas is usually 30 days at a time. This can be longer depending on visa applicants' personal circumstances.  Original and photocopy of business registration certificate and tax clearance are required during the visa application. You are also required to provide an invitation letter issued by a registered Chinese company or organization (for example, a trade fair). The invitation letter should include the following information: All personal information of the applicant (full name, gender, date of birth, etc.) Everything about the planned trip (purpose of visit, arrival and departure dates, place(s) of visit, relations between the applicant and the inviting entity, financial source for expenditures) All details of the inviting entity (name, contact number, address, official stamp, signature of the legal representative of the entity, etc) The China business visa can be extended to up to 120 days, but this process can take time. You are advised to start your extension request in time. It is illegal to work in China with the business visa. If you want to legally work in China, you need a work visa. Visa fees Fees for the China business visa is the same as that of tourist visas. The applicant’s nationality and number of entries make all the difference. Visa Type Standard Service Express Rush 3-month Single Entry R 800 1,300 1,600 6-month Double Entry R 900 1,400 1,700 6-month Multi-Entry R 1,100 1,600 1,900 12-month Multi-Entry R 1,300 1,800 2,100 Generally China multiple-entry business visa cost more. In countries where there are CVASCs (Chinese Visa Application Service Centers), you need to pay both the visa fee and the service fee to the center. It is possible to extend the M visa, but this must be done at least seven days before the original visa expires. Usually it costs about R 350 for a single extension.

The Aruban business visa is issued to applicants that want to visit the country for business purposes.  Applicants must have a valid passport with two passport photographs. A Caribbean visa application form which is to be filled online and signed is required in order to enter Aruba.  A letter of invitation from the company you will be dealing with in Aruba must be provided. This letter should be certified by a city hall in Aruba. There should also be a letter from your employer confirming the awareness and allowance of the business leave. Both letters must contain the following information: Your job The reason for your visit Details about the company sponsoring the visit- either the resident or host company. For individuals that own private businesses, there should be a proof of business ownership and the location of the business establishment.  Independent business travelers must provide official proof that the business is registered and show a tax return for the past year. Proof of the host’s financial support, including the host's recent bank statement for three months should be tendered alongside other documents.   The applicant’s documents should include travel insurance.  Intending travelers must ensure that they follow the required vaccination procedures and produce a document of vaccination. Applicants should also have a written permit that shows that their presence in Aruba is allowed.