About applying for diplomatic visa

If you hold a diplomatic passport and enjoys immunities and privileges in terms of the Diplomatic Immunities and Privileges Act, you must apply for a diplomatic visa.

You will be required to submit your visa when reporting to an immigration officer for an examination at a South African port of entry.

What you should do

• Go to South African Foreign Offices.
• Complete form BI-84.
• Bring  the following:
• valid passport 
• identity document
• statement and/or documentation confirming the purpose and duration of the visit
• yellow fever vaccination certificate, if required
• a letter of recommendation from the mission, government.
  

Note: The immigration act requires you to enter South Africa on a temporary residence permit commensurate with the intended activity to be taken in the country.

Timeframe

It might take five to ten working days to process your application.

How much does it cost

The service is free.

Forms to complete

(Forms are provided in PDF format. To open PDF documents, you need to have Adobe Acrobat Reader 4 or higher installed on your computer.)

Application for a visa, BI-84

Who to contact