Check with the office. The official pages for this service leave out some details, or are older than a year. Use this page as a starting point and confirm fees and documents before you apply.
Foreign nationals who need a visa to visit, study, work or stay in South Africa apply in person at the High Commission in Canberra; about twenty visa types are listed. Australian citizens do not need a visa for tourism up to 90 days.
Where to apply in Australia
South African High Commission in Canberra (applications are in person; the page mentions no outsourced provider).
Contact details for every office are on the page of the embassy and consulates of South Africa.
How to apply
Email visas.canberra@dirco.gov.za to book an appointment (Mon-Fri 09:00-12:00) | Attend in person with the documents for the specific visa type, listed on that type's page
Documents you need
- Documents depend on visa type (visitor, study, business, work, medical, retired person, critical skills and others)
- Yellow fever certificate may be required
Fees and processing time
The official pages do not publish a fee for this service. Ask the office before you apply.
Good to know
Page last modified 20 August 2026; it has a fee heading with no amounts. Pakistani and Bangladeshi passport holders need a transit visa. Foreign nationals on short-term visas in Australia must apply in their country of origin. Permanent residence applications are under review by DHA.
Official sources
Check before you apply
This page summarises information published by South Africa's official channels, last checked on 24 octubre 2026. Fees and requirements can change at short notice, so confirm with the office that will handle your case.
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