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This visa allows applicants make short stay of 1-7 days in Sudan. With this visa, travellers can transit through Sudan to their destination. You are required to be in possession of the flight ticket and visa of your destination country. If you are under the age of 18 years, the original copy of your birth certificate is required. Yellow fever vaccination certificate is required before you can travel to Sudan. For non-South Africans, a copy of your South African stay permit should be provided. Proof of paid visa application fees is required. You are expected to leave the country before the expiry of the visa. You can neither study or work with this visa while you are in Sudan.

This visa allows applicants make short stay of 1-7 days in Sudan. With this visa, travellers can transit through Sudan to their destination. You are required to be in possession of the flight ticket and visa of your destination country. If you are under the age of 18 years, the original copy of your birth certificate is required. Yellow fever vaccination certificate is required before you can travel to Sudan. For non-South Africans, a copy of your South African stay permit should be provided. Proof of paid visa application fees is required. You are expected to leave the country before the expiry of the visa. You can neither study or work with this visa while you are in Sudan.

This visa allows foreigners to visit all the tourist sites in the country during their time in Syria. Foreigners can sightsee, relax or partake in recreational activities with this visa. With this visa, you can visit friends and relatives in the country. If you have a host in the country, a letter of invitation from the host is required. The letter should have the home address and telephone number of your host in the country. A valid means of identification of your host should be provided. Minors should ensure they have the original copy of their birth certificate. Immunization against tetanus is advised. Non-South Africans are expected to have a South African stay permit. Receipt of paid visa application is required. You are not allowed to work nor study with this visa while you are in the country. All visitors are expected to obey the rules of their visa. Business activities are not permitted in the country. The visa ceases to be valid after three months.

The Tonga tourist visa is issued to people who visit Tonga for tourism and leisure purposes. Foreigners can sight-see, relax or partake in recreational activities with this visa. You can also visit friends and relatives 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.  If you are visiting friends and relative in the country, a letter of invitation from the host is required. The letter should have the home address and telephone number of your host in the country. A valid means of identification of your host should be provided. If you are less than 18 years of age, the original copy of your birth certificate is required. Yellow fever vaccination certificate may be required before gaining entry into the country. Vaccination against Rabies, Typhoid, Polio and Hepatitis B is recommended. Non-South Africans are expected to have a South African stay permit. All visitors are expected to obey the rules of their visa. It is illegal to take up employment, business, schooling or study courses while in  Tonga on a tourist visa. Holders of this visa must also ensure that their visas remain valid for the period of time that they would be in Tonga. Anyone that breaches the Immigration Act may be prosecuted and subject to a term of imprisonment or fine or both.

The applicants of this visa are those with the intention of visiting the country for sightseeing, relaxation and recreation purposes. With this visa, you can also visit friends and relatives in Mexico. If you have a host in Mexico, an invitation letter from the person should be provided. Otherwise a proof of hotel reservation is required. The photocopy of the host's means of identification of the host is needed. You are not permitted to engage in business activities while in the country. You are not allowed to take up paid or unpaid employment with this visa. For non-citizens of South Africa, the original and photocopy of their South African stay permit should be provided. A receipt of paid visa application form is also required. 1 colored passport sized photograph taken on a white background and with no glasses on is needed. Minors visiting the country with or without their parents should present a document of consent signed by both parents. Zika virus is present in Mexico so South Africans should ensure they are immunized against it before entering the country. The visa is valid for 180 days and is usually processed in two days. This visa costs $36. An original passport that is valid for 6 months after the intended departure day is required. Your bank statement of the past 6 months should be submitted to the embassy as they are looking to see if you can spend an average of $50 per day.

Applicants of this visa intend visiting the country for tourism purposes. You can visit friends and relatives in the country with this visa. If you have a host in Belgium, the letter of invitation from your host in the country should be provided. Home address, telephone number and a valid means of identification of your host in the country should be presented. Business activities are not permitted in the country. While you are in the country with this visa, you are not allowed to take up paid or unpaid employment. If you are not a citizen of South Africa, the original copy of your South African stay permit should be provided. Also, the photocopy of this document is required. Receipt of paid visa application fee is required. If you are under the age of 18 years visiting the country with or without your parents, a letter of consent signed by both parents should be provided. Holders of this visa cannot enroll for a course of study in the country. You are expected to obey all the rules of this visa. The visa is valid for 180 days.

The Chinese tourist visa (L visa) is issued to those who intend to visit China for tourism or leisure. The Chinese tourist visa is categorized into three (3), based on the number of entries allowed: Single Entry — allows one entry (30 - 60 days) Double Entry — allows two entries (30 - 60 days) Multiple Entry — allows multiple entries (6 months - 1 year for south Africans) In summary, the single-entry visa allows you to enter China once, the double-entry twice, while the multiple-entry visa allows you to leave and re-enter China multiple times during its validity. The duration of stay (each visit) normally is 30-60 days for the single and double entry visas. The validity of the multiple entry tourist visa is usually between 6 months to a year, depending on what the embassy decides. Sometimes, the double entry visa can also be issued for up to 6 months at a higher cost.  Citizens of Canada, Argentina, and the US can even get up to 10 years of multiple entry visa. Note that despite the visa lasting for up to 1 year, this doesn’t mean that you can remain in China for one straight year. It is left for the embassy to decide how many days you get for each entry. Since July 2013, visa applicants are required to provide a copy of their return plane ticket for China and a copy of a Chinese hotel booking for the whole duration of their stay. This documents MUST contain the full names of all the people that are applying for the visa. If you intend to stay at your friend or relative’s house, you won’t need to book a hotel. However, your friend/relative will have to send an invitation letter to you. The most common tourist visa option available to South Africans is the Single Entry Tourist Visa (that is, you can’t leave China and then enter again with the same visa) which has a validity of between 30 days. The Double Entry Tourist Visa (2 entries, 30 days each), is also common. Each time you enter China on any of these visa types, you can stay for a period between 30 to 60 days (the length of each visit is decided by the Chinese consulate issuing the visa). Overstaying your visa is an offense. Be ready to leave China before your visa expires or face a penalty or even a ban.

The North Korea tourist visa is issued to people who want to enter North Korea for tourism and research purposes. The  visa is issued on a separate paper (tourist card) and not on your passport. Because North Korea is bordered to the North West by China, travelers may have to connect to North Korea through China. To get into North Korea, tourists must join either a group tour or a private tour. Individuals are not allowed to go into Korea on their own or even process their visa by themselves. They are to be accompanied by tour guides whether in groups or as individuals. Rules and regulations laid down by the state for foreigners must be duly followed to avoid harsh treatments. All tourists groups have to be approved and guided.   The tour group is responsible for getting your approved visa at the North Korea consulate in your country.  Note that interactions between foreign tourists and local people are controlled. Locals of North Korea also do not appreciate foreigners taking their pictures without their consent.  It should be noted that journalists are not given free access to information in the country except on special occasions that would be highly scrutinized by military officers.   Sometimes, the North Korea border officials confiscate cell phones of visitors only to return them on their departure date.  Tourists are strongly advised to have a valid travel insurance before setting out to North Korea. The tourist visa is so far the only visa that can be processed for entry into North Korea.

The Aruban tourist visa is issued to people who want to visit the country for tourism and leisure purposes. Tourists are required to fill an online ED (Embarkation-Disembarkation) card and get it signed. This card allows tourists request admittance into Aruba and should be submitted  upon arrival in the  country. South African nationals must hold a passport valid for period of intended stay in Aruba.  One blank passport page is required for entry stamps. Take note of these information while providing a photograph for your visa application: The photo must be recent (not older than six months from the date of application) and must show full face.  The photo must be taken with a gray background.  There should be no patterns reflected on the background. The photo should also be taken with a neutral expression. Applicants should have proof of financial stability for their stay in the country. Attached to the aforementioned documents should be a proof of assured accommodation for the applicant’s duration of stay. If the tourist would be staying in a resident’s home, there should be a letter of invitation or guarantee from the resident. The resident has to send the letter to the applicant for submission. A valid return ticket should be included as part of the applicant’s documents.  There should also be documents that reflect the applicant’s intention to return to his or her country of origin. An example is the person’s residence permit in the country of origin. Children below the age of 12 do not need a visa if they are travelling with their parent(s). Tourists in Aruba are not allowed to work.  It is also mandatory that South Africans have themselves vaccinated against Yellow Fever and a proof of this is required.  Note that the migration authorities at the port of entry have the authority to accept or refuse admissions. Holding a valid visa to Aruba doesn’t guarantee entry into Aruba.  Tourists who want to extend their stay cannot have an extension that goes beyond 180 days. They are also required to have a travel insurance that is valid for the duration of extended stay.  Tourists must take an insurance policy that covers hospital care, emergencies and repatriation. The document for the insurance policy should also prove that the insurance is in your name.

The Equatorial Guinea tourist visa allows foreigners to visit for the purpose of sightseeing, wildlife, relaxation and recreation. Those with the intention of visiting friends and relatives in Equatorial Guinea will also need this visa. Your passport must have a validity of at least six months after your trip date. If otherwise, you should consider getting your passport renewed before travelling. An invitation letter showing the valid home address & telephone number of the  friend or relative you intend to visit in the country is needed. Otherwise, proof of hotel reservations will be required. During your time in the country, you are free to attend festivals and other social events. Proof that you are financially capable to support yourself during your stay in Equatorial Guinea must be provided. This is usually done by presenting bank or credit card statements. A copy of your round-trip or tour ticket is required. Applicants under 18, are required to provide their original birth certificates and a letter of consent signed by both parents  if traveling without the parents. If the applicant is travelling with one parent, the other parent is required to sign a letter of consent. A document which shows that you have the incentive of returning to your country at the expiry of your visa should be submitted during the visa application process, e.g., proof of family ties or a stable job in South Africa. Proof of visa application payment. Foreigners on this visa are not allowed to take up paid or unpaid employment during their time in the country. Travelers are advised to be vaccinated against Yellow Fever, Malaria, Hepatitis A, Tetanus, Polio & Rabies before travelling to Equatorial Guinea. You can extend your stay for up to 90 days but you are advised to leave at the end of the 90 day period.

The Equatorial Guinea tourist visa allows foreigners to visit for the purpose of sightseeing, wildlife, relaxation and recreation. Those with the intention of visiting friends and relatives in Equatorial Guinea will also need this visa. Your passport must have a validity of at least six months after your trip date. If otherwise, you should consider getting your passport renewed before travelling. An invitation letter showing the valid home address & telephone number of the  friend or relative you intend to visit in the country is needed. Otherwise, proof of hotel reservations will be required. During your time in the country, you are free to attend festivals and other social events. Proof that you are financially capable to support yourself during your stay in Equatorial Guinea must be provided. This is usually done by presenting bank or credit card statements. A copy of your round-trip or tour ticket is required. Applicants under 18, are required to provide their original birth certificates and a letter of consent signed by both parents  if traveling without the parents. If the applicant is travelling with one parent, the other parent is required to sign a letter of consent. A document which shows that you have the incentive of returning to your country at the expiry of your visa should be submitted during the visa application process, e.g., proof of family ties or a stable job in South Africa. Proof of visa application payment. Foreigners on this visa are not allowed to take up paid or unpaid employment during their time in the country. Travelers are advised to be vaccinated against Yellow Fever, Malaria, Hepatitis A, Tetanus, Polio & Rabies before travelling to Equatorial Guinea. You can extend your stay for up to 90 days but you are advised to leave at the end of the 90 day period.

The Bosnia tourist visa is issued to foreigners intending to visit Bosnia and Herzegovina for the purpose of leisure and tourism. The applicant must provide an original passport of at least six months validity. Both the tourist visa and the visitor visa refer to the same document. Kenyans who have been invited by their friends or relatives residing in the country will also need a tourist visa. If the purpose of the applicant’s journey is to visit someone in the country, a letter of invitation from the host is required. The letter should state the applicant’s relationship with the host, as well as the valid contact details of the host. This invitation must be certified by the Ministry of Bosnia and Herzegovina - Department for Foreign Citizen. All tourist travelers are advised to register with the police within 72 hours of their arrival. Working applicants are required to present a letter from their employer confirming their employment. The letter should state the name of the company and the leave details. Minors should ensure they have the original copy of their birth certificate bearing both names of the parent. If the minor is traveling alone or with one of his/her parent, a notarized consent signed by both the parents is required. If using a travel agency, voucher of the agency stating that the trip has been paid in full must be provided. Travelers should demonstrate they have enough money to comfortably spend at least KM150 each day of their stay. If  travelers are bringing pets, they should provide a veterinary certificate and a vaccination record for rabies. Foreigners on a tourist visa are not permitted to engage in business activities. Try not to overstay the duration of your visa as this is an offense with serious consequences. If you wish to stay longer than 90 days, you must apply to the border police for a residence permit.