Table of Content

  • Overview of the South Africa Sports Event Visa for Bangladeshi

  • Eligibility for South Africa Sports Event Visa

  • South Africa Sports Event Visa Application Process for Bangladeshi Citizens: Step-by-Step Guide

  • Required Documents for South Africa Sports Event Visa

  • Advantages of Choosing VISAThing

  • Critical Considerations

Visa Type

Sports Event (Short Stay Visa)

Maximum Stay

Up to 90 days.

Submission Location

South Africa Visa Application Center, New Delhi, India

Processing Time

Minimum, 5 working days

Appeal Opportunity

Yes

Visa Fee (INR)

Gratis

VAC Fee (INR)

2040 (Delhi)

Convenience Fee (INR)

160

Courier Assurance (INR)

885

Our Visa Processing Fee (BDT)

Logistics 30,000+15% VAT

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

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

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

  • Have a valid invitation letter from the authorized South African sports event organizer.

  • Have a valid flight ticket or proof of flight ticket reservation.

  • Have enough financial stability.

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The process for obtaining a South Africa sports event 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 sports event.
  • 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 sports event 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.

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

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

  • 2x recent passport-size photograph.

  • A valid invitation letter from the South African sports event organizer.

  • Completed visa application form 11-(DHA-84).

  • Your up-to-date bank statement.

  • Proof of hotel booking. 

  • NOC from employer/ school/university.

  • Vaccine certificate (if applicable).

  • Valid flight ticket or proof of flight ticket reservation.

  • Sponsor’s recent bank statement (if sponsored)

  • Applicants under 18 years of age have to provide some additional information and documents.

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

  • We offer logistics support for the South Africa sports event 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 sports event visa from Bangladesh without any delay.

  • If you want to get a South African sports event visa from Bangladesh, securing an invitation letter from a South African host/organizer is a must. So, ensure you have secured a valid invitation letter.

  • Proof of financial stability, accommodation, and flight booking/reservation are other factors that determine whether you will get the visa. A simple mistake can lead to visa rejection.

  • 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.

FAQ for South Africa Visa

As a Bangladeshi applicant, can I attend a sports event in South Africa with a Holiday visa?

Yes, you can attend a sports event in South Africa with a Holiday visa, but you cannot participate in it.