South Africa visa fee in Ghana (cedis) depend on your type of travel or the type of visa you are applying. Every visa comes with a fee. In this post, Mrpocu.com will list all visa type and their fees.
Read more: HOW TO APPLY FOR SOUTH AFRICA VISITOR VISA FROM GHANA
Visitor’s Visa Type fees
PURPOSE OF A VISA
A visa only allows the holder to travel to a port of entry before or on the expiration date of the visa, where they must comply with the Republic of South Africa’s applicable laws, rules, and requirements. Prior to the issuance of the visa, no specific travel arrangements must be made, and the visa must be processed within 10 working days on average.
DURATION AND PURPOSE OF STAY
The applicant’s period of residence in the RSA shall be calculated from the date of admission to the Republic, taking into account any visa limitations. The visa will be treated as a visitor’s permission upon admission. Because renewals are subject to additional expenses, applicants must ensure that they seek the full period of their expected trips.
Any change in the purpose of stay will only be permitted in the RSA for good cause and if the Act’s conditions are met.
WARNING
Any applicant who is granted entry into South Africa as a result of a misrepresentation or false declaration on the application form, or who sojourns in the Republic in violation of his or her visa permit conditions, is guilty of an offence and subject to a fine or imprisonment as an illegal foreigner if convicted.
Visa Fees
The full applicable fee must be paid at the time of submission of a visa application. If the application is withdrawn or denied, the fee will not be refunded. The visa fee must be paid in cash in GHC, the local currency, at the current exchange rate. The fees for both Visa and VFS service fees are listed below.
Foreigners with diplomatic or service passports, as well as Indian nationals, are exempt from visa fees, but must pay the VFS service fee.
- Visa fee GHC 136
- VFS Service Charge GHC 315
Processing Time
Ten working days is the average processing time. If the application is incomplete or suspicious and requires more investigation, or if the application must be forwarded to the appropriate authorities for review, the evaluation could take weeks or even months. As a result, visa applicants are recommended to submit their applications at least four weeks in advance.
Please note that the South African High Commission has sole authority for the decision to grant or deny a visa application, as well as the visa turnaround time. Any refusal or delay in granting a visa is not the responsibility of VFS Global Ghana.
Study In South Africa Fees
Study permits are valid for the duration of the course for which they were issued, which is usually 36 months in schools and 24 months in other institutions.
You can apply for authorization to work for the purpose of gaining work experience as part of your studies for a diploma or degree if you have a study permit by submitting the following documents:
- an offer to do practical training
- consent from the educational institution
- proof that you are still a registered student
The Department will grant you permission to participate in practical training as part of your studies if you are a registered student and your study permit is valid for the duration of the training session.
You may also work part-time for no more than 20 hours per week if you are a foreign student at a higher educational institution with a valid study permit. During academic vacations, however, you are not permitted to work.
The overriding consideration in processing applications for study permits are that:
- No foreigner may displace a South African citizen/resident at a local educational institution
- The student must have proof of sufficient funds to pay for day-to-day living expenses, accommodation as well as tuition fees during his/her stay in South Africa
- The student must have adequate medical cover with a registered South African medical scheme and proof thereof
Visa Fees
¢ 136
Vfs fee Gh¢315
Visa applicant can pay their prescribed application fee in cash at the application centre.
Business Visa
Foreigners who want to engage in the South African economy by starting a firm or buying a stake in an existing company must first get a business permit. As an applicant, you will be asked to make a pre-determined financial capital investment.
The capital requirements above may be reduced or waived in respect of the following types of industries/businesses:
- Information and Communication Technology
- Clothing and textile manufacturing
- Chemicals and bio-technology
- Agro-processing
- Metals and minerals refinement
- Automotive manufacturing
- Tourism
- Crafts
Visa fees
- Visa Fees¢ 487
- Visa applicant can pay their prescribed application fee in cash at the application centre.
Medical Visa
- OverviewMedical Visa applications can be made at any Visa Facilitation Centre in Accra, Ghana. Please note that a medical permit holder may not work or apply for work while in the country
Visa fees
- Visa Fees¢ 136
VFs fee 315
Visa applicant can pay their prescribed application fee in cash at the application centre.
General Work Permit
Overview
General work permits are only valid for the term of the job contract. A general work permit will lapse if the bearer fails to provide adequate confirmation to the Director-General that he or she is still employed, as well as proof of the job’s terms and conditions and job description, within 6 months after issuance and every year thereafter.
Visa fees
- Visa Fees¢ 487
VFs fee ghc 315
Visa applicant can pay their prescribed fee in cash at the application centre
Long Term Visa
The South African Consulate desires to inform you that, as of May 2, 2016, all permit applications must be submitted to VFS, South Africa Application Center, which can be found at the address below.
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| (Plot No. 29) No 9 Kakramadu Road East Cantonments Accra, Ghana For enquiries, kindly contact the office of the South African High Commission on the following number: +233 302764500 |
Visit South Africa official website and read more on visa application.