--- title: "South Africa Visa Fees & Processing Time 2026 | eVisas.io" description: "South Africa visa fees from AED 150.00. Compare every visa type, government fees, service charge, processing time and payment options." lang: en json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "https://evisas.io/" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "Visa Fees", "item": "https://evisas.io/visa-fees" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 3, "name": "South Africa", "item": "https://evisas.io/visa-fees/south-africa" } ] }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "FAQPage", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "How much does a South Africa visa cost?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "South Africa visas we issue start at AED 150.00 per applicant and go up to AED 375.00 depending on the visa type, entry count and validity. 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Service charges are refunded when the application has not yet been processed." } } ] } ] --- Open menu [eVisas.io ](/) [Countries](/countries)[About Us](/about)[Contact](/contact)[Blog](/blog)[Articles](/articles)[Visa Eligibility](/visa-eligibility)[Check My Schengen Chances](/schengen-visa-approval-calculator)[Passport Ranking](/passport-ranking)[Verify a Visa](/visa-verification) [Sign In](/login)[Get Started](/signup) [Home](/)[Visa Fees](/visa-fees)South Africa ![South Africa flag](https://flagcdn.com/w80/za.png) # South Africa Visa Fees and Processing Time 3 visa options available, starting from **AED 150.00** per applicant. Prices are in AED and include government fees plus our service charge. [Apply for South Africa visa](/visa-options/za)Ask about fees on WhatsApp ## South Africa visa fees by type Total = base price + government fees + service charge. VAT of 5% is added on the service charge only at checkout; government fees are zero-rated. South Africa visa types with fees and processing times Visa type Stay / validity Processing time Government fee Service charge Total (Indian passport) Total (other passports) 90 Days e-visa 90 Days 6-7 Business days AED 100.00 AED 60.00 AED 150.00 AED 160.00 90 Days Express visa 90 Days 3-4 Business days AED 140.00 AED 60.00 AED 190.00 AED 200.00 30 Days Embassy Visa Docuementation Only As per Embassy approval 2-4 Business Days AED 315.00 AED 60.00 AED 365.00 AED 375.00 ## Payment options All prices are charged in AED. VAT of 5% applies to the service charge only — government fees are zero-rated. You receive a tax invoice for every payment. ### Debit & credit cards Visa, Mastercard and Apple Pay through our secured payment gateway. Payment is confirmed instantly and the application moves straight to processing. ### eVisas wallet balance Top up your wallet once and pay for applications in a single click. 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Debit or credit card through our secured gateway, eVisas wallet balance, bank transfer for wallet top-ups, or agency membership balance for travel agency partners. ### What happens if the visa is rejected? Government fees paid to the authorities are non-refundable once the application is submitted. Service charges are refunded when the application has not yet been processed. Looking for another destination? [See visa fees for all countries](/visa-fees). Ask about fees eVisas.io Simplifying global travel with efficient visa processing for individuals. 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