Places in Official visa

Diplomatic visa is granted to diplomats and officials who go to Canada for official duties and obligations. These officials visit Canada to improve relations between Canada and South Africa. It takes 8 - 40 working days for the visa to be processed and lasts for the duration of the itinerary of duties.  You will not be granted this visa if your purpose in the country is non-official. The official’s name, position and title, place of visit, purpose of travel and duration of stay should be included in the letter. Your status in the government and the purpose of your visit should be clearly stated in the letter. There is no form of extension to it. Only a security check is required for holders of this type of visa. You are allowed to enter the country without going through the regular customs check. 

This is the visa issued to government delegates from a foreign country. The identity of the applicant should be submitted at the embassy. As a diplomat, if the purpose of your visit is non-official, this passport will not be issued to you. A letter from the South African government is needed. The letter should state the reason for your visit and the duration of stay in the country. Proof of accommodation for the duration of stay in the country is required. You should promise to obey all the rules and regulations in the country. You cannot take up any form of work while in the country. It takes a period of 15 days for this visa to be processed. It ceases to be valid after 90 days. The visa processing fee is €60.

This is a visa type that allows diplomats of a country into Croatia for meetings and other official duties. You are required to present a letter stating the purpose of your visit and your status in the government. Visa application form of minors should be submitted by parents or legal representatives. Proof of accommodation for the duration of your stay in the country is required. As a diplomat, if the purpose of your stay in the country is non-official, you may not apply for this visa type. You are not allowed to take up work or go around for tourism purposes. You are required to return to South Africa at the end of your diplomatic mission in the country.

This is the visa issued to government delegates from a foreign country. The identity of the applicant should be submitted at the embassy. A diplomatic note stating the applicant's status in the government and purpose of visit is required from the South African government is required. Diplomats with non-official reasons for visiting the country will be denied this visa. Local government officials representing their states will not be issued this visa. Original copy of minor’s birth certificate is required. You are not allowed to tour the country or take up paid employment with this visa type. Official visa processing take a period of 15 days and ceases to be valid after 90 days. The visa processing fee is €60.

This is a visa type mainly for government officials. The visit Lithuania to try to improve the bilateral relationship between their home country and Lithuania. An official invitation letter is needed. A valid means of identification of the applicant should be tendered. If your visit in the country is not official, you will not be issued this type of visa. You are not allowed to take up work with this visa while you are in the country. Visa application form of minors should be submitted by parents or legal representatives. A letter from the South African government stating your status in the government. Your purpose of visit and duration of stay in the country should also be stated. The visa takes 15 days to be processed.

This is a visa type mainly for government officials. Officials visit Estonia to try to improve the bilateral relationship between their home country and Estonia. An official invitation letter is needed. A valid means of identification of the applicant should be tendered. As a diplomat, if the purpose of visit is non-official, you will not be issued this visa. If you are traveling with a minor, you should be in possession of an original copy of the minor’s birth certificate. Confirmed hotel accommodation for the period of stay in Estonia. You cannot be gainfully employed with this visa type.

It is an official visa meant for diplomats of South Africa who visa Angola to maintain the relationship between Angola and South Africa. A letter from the South African government stating your status in the government, purpose and duration of travel is required. Diplomats whose purpose to the country is non-official are not qualified for this visa type. The visa type comes at no cost at all. Separate visas should be gotten for minors. International certificate of vaccination against yellow fever. The visa is valid for 120 days. The holders of this visa have access to multiple entry into Angola.

This is the visa issued to government delegates from a foreign country. The identity of the applicant should be submitted at the embassy. Ensure to provide the letter from your government stating the reason and duration of your stay in the country. Your status in the government, name, position and title should be included in the letter. The responsibility of submitting minor’s visa application form is on the parents of the minor. The form should be signed by both parents before it is submitted. A diplomat whose visit to Iceland is non-official will not be issued the diplomatic visa. Holders of this visa cannot work during their time in the country. It takes a period of 15 days for this visa to be processed. It ceases to be valid after 90 days. The visa processing fee is $74.

This is for diplomats who are on a mission in the country. The applicant should have a diplomatic, official or service passport with a validity of 6 months. A letter from the department of Foreign Affairs should be presented. You should have a South African national identity card. The diplomatic visa comes at no cost at all. Visas will not be granted to applicants with yellow fever. This visa type expires after 6 months.

This is the visa issued to government delegates from a foreign country. The visa type is for government officials who are in Denmark to foster relationship between South Africa and Denmark. The identity of the applicant should be submitted at the embassy. A letter from your government stating purpose and duration of stay in the country. As a diplomat, you are not entitled to this visa if your stay in the country is non-official. If you are travelling with a minor, an original copy of the minor’s birth certificate is required. You are expected to return to South Africa at the end of your diplomatic mission. It takes a period of 15 days for this visa to be processed. It ceases to be valid after 90 days. The visa processing fee is $160.

Applicants of this visa type diplomats and other South African government officials traveling to the United States for official duties on behalf of South Africa. The category of diplomatic visa that will be issued to you depends on your rank within the government. The A-1 visa is for diplomats and other government officials while the A-2 visa is for the immediate family members of the A-1 visa holder. Local government officials representing their states cannot apply for the diplomatic visa. As a diplomat, if the purpose of your visit to the country is non-official, you may not apply for this visa type. A letter confirming your status in the government and the purpose of your visit. The official’s name, position and title, place of visit, purpose of travel and duration of stay should be included in the letter. If you are traveling with someone less than 18 years of age, a separate visa should be gotten for such person. Diplomats are not charged a fee for their visa.

Applicants of this visa type diplomats and other South African government officials traveling to the United States for official duties on behalf of South Africa. The category of diplomatic visa that will be issued to you depends on your rank within the government. The A-1 visa is for diplomats and other government officials while the A-2 visa is for the immediate family members of the A-1 visa holder. Local government officials representing their states cannot apply for the diplomatic visa. As a diplomat, if the purpose of your visit to the country is non-official, you may not apply for this visa type. A letter confirming your status in the government and the purpose of your visit. The official’s name, position and title, place of visit, purpose of travel and duration of stay should be included in the letter. If you are traveling with someone less than 18 years of age, a separate visa should be gotten for such person. Diplomats are not charged a fee for their visa.