South Africa Medical Visa for Bangladeshi (only private hospitals and clinics)

Overview of the South Africa Medical 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 Medical Visa

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

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

• Have an invitation/confirmation for/ medical appointment from an authorized South African private medical institution/practitioner.

• Need to have financial stability.

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

The process for obtaining a South Africa medical 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 medical.

• 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 medical 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 Medical Visa

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

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

2. 2x recent passport-size photograph.

3. A valid invitation/confirmation of medical appointment from the authorized South African private medical institution/practitioner.

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

5. Your up-to-date bank statement.

6. Valid return ticket or proof of return ticket reservation. 

7. A cover letter from the applicant that mentions who will cover the trip.

8. Sponsors’ recent bank statement (if sponsored).

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

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

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Critical Considerations

• If you want to get a South African medical visa from Bangladesh, securing an invitation/confirmation of medical appointment from a South African private medical institution/practitioner is a must. So, ensure you have secured a valid invitation/confirmation /medical appointment.

• Proof of your or your sponsor’s financial stability is the other key factor that will determine whether you are financially able to take the treatment. It is directly linked to your visa decision.

• If, anyhow, the authority finds out that you are providing fake and misleading documents and you have the intention to stay in South Africa illegally, they will instantly reject your visa. They can also take legal action against you. So, ensure the validity and originality of your documents.