South Africa Relative Visa for Bangladeshi

Overview of the South Africa Relative 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 Relative Visa

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

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

• Applicants need an invitation letter from their relatives/family members who are living in South Africa.

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

The process for obtaining a South Africa relative 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 relative visa.

• 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 relative 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 Relative Visa

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

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

• One recent passport-size photograph.

• A valid invitation letter from the relatives/ family members living in South Africa. 

• 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.

• Proof of South African citizenship/ permanent residence of the relatives in South Africa in the form of ID or passport.

• Police clearance certificate.

• Proof of the relationship between the applicant and the citizen or permanent resident.

• Sponsor’s recent bank statement (if sponsored)

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

Advantages of Choosing VISAThing   

• We offer logistics support for a South Africa 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 relative visa from Bangladesh without any delay.

Critical Considerations

• Proof of your relatives' South African citizenship/ permanent residence permit will determine whether you will get the visa. So, make sure to attach the appropriate documents, such as an ID or a passport. 

• Properly justify your travel purpose and make sure to prove that you will return to BD. If, anyhow, the authorities sense that you have the intention to stay in South Africa illegally, they will instantly reject your visa.

• If the authority finds out that you are providing fake and misleading documents, they can take legal action against you. So, ensure the validity and originality of your documents.