South Africa Business Visa for Bangladeshi

Overview of the South Africa Business Visa for Bangladeshi

Note:*You can pay your visa fees through cash.*Visa fees are non-refundable and subject to change*.

Eligibility for South African Business Visa

Any Bangladeshi citizen who fulfills the following criteria will be eligible for the South Africa business visa:

• A Bangladeshi passport with at least 1 month's validity beyond the intended departure.

• Valid recommendation letter from the Department of Trade and Industry.

• Have enough financial stability to cover the business trip.

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South Africa Business Visa Application Process for Bangladeshi Citizens: Step-by-Step Guide

The process for obtaining a South Africa business visa from Bangladesh involves several steps. Here's a step-by-step process:

• Step 1: Choose Your Visa Type

  Go to the South Africa Visa Application Center of India website to select your visa type as business.

• Step 2: Complete the Application Form

  Download the visa application form. Complete the application form with all the required and relevant information, and then print it and provide your signature.

• Step 3: Gather Required Documents 

  Compile and double-check each document to make sure all required documents are translated and notarized.

• Step 4: Submit Documents

  Submit all documents to the South Africa Visa Application Center in India in person or by your authorized representative. Note that you don’t need to book an appointment for document submission or provide your biometric information at the embassy.

• Step 5: Pay Visa Fees

  Pay your South Africa business visa fee at the visa application center in cash.

• Step 6: Visa Decision

  Wait until the embassy reviews your documents and application.

• Step 7: Passport Collection

  After receiving your visa approval email/passport collection mail, collect your passport from the South Africa VAC in Delhi. Your authorized representative can also collect your passport on your behalf.

Required Documents for South Africa Business Visa

Bangladeshi applicants must submit the following documents with their South Africa Business Visa application: 

• Passport with at least 1 month's validity beyond the intended date of departure.

• One recent passport-size photograph.

• Completed visa application form(DHA-1738).

• A cover letter that states the purpose of the visit, the applicant's home address, and contact details.

• Your up-to-date bank statement.

• Applicant's medical report.

• Police clearance certificate.

• A certificate issued by a chartered accountant or professional accountants/ Investment certificate summary.

• A letter of recommendation from the Department of Trade and Industry.

• An undertaking to register with the SARS, the unemployment insurance fund, the compensation fund,  and a professional body recognized by SAQA.

      Note: The embassy may ask for additional documents (if required).

Advantages of Choosing VISAThing     

• We offer logistics support for a South Africa business visa, so you don’t need to go to India by yourself.

• We double-check and make sure all your documents are properly translated and notarized.

• We safely deliver your passports and documents to India. 

• Our designated team member will assist you in finding accommodation as per your instructions.

• We help you get your South African business visa from Bangladesh without any delay.

Critical Considerations

• A valid recommendation letter from the Department of Trade and Industry and a certificate issued by a chartered accountant or professional accountant registered with a South African body are important for your visa decision. So make sure the letter is valid.

• Properly justify your travel purpose and make sure to organize the documents appropriately. If you miss any documents while submitting, it can lead to visa rejection.