🇿🇦 South Africa · Business Visit
Business Visa — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €1,991 |
| Minimum annual salary | €1,991 |
| Proof of savings | €1,991 |
| Minimum investment | €1,991 |
| Criminal record | Clean record / police clearance |
| Age range | 18–60 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €451 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 36 months.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.dha.gov.za/index.php/immigration-services/types-of-visas.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €1,991.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Minimum monthly income
https://www.dha.gov.za/index.php/immigration-services/types-of-visas · verified 2026-06-23
Minimum annual salary
https://www.dha.gov.za/index.php/immigration-services/types-of-visas · verified 2026-06-23
Proof of savings
https://www.dha.gov.za/index.php/immigration-services/types-of-visas · verified 2026-06-23
Minimum investment
https://www.dha.gov.za/index.php/immigration-services/types-of-visas · verified 2026-06-23
Criminal record
“Police clearance certificate issued by the police or security authority of a country where the applicant resided for longer than 12 months...”
https://www.dha.gov.za/index.php/immigration-services/types-of-visas · verified 2026-06-23
Age range
https://www.dha.gov.za/index.php/immigration-services/types-of-visas · verified 2026-06-23
Application fee
https://www.dha.gov.za/index.php/immigration-services/types-of-visas · verified 2026-06-23
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-23.