UK Tourist Visa Requirements for South Africans
March 3rd is the key date for South African wishing to travel to the UK. The new legislation requiring South Africans to obtain a UK Tourist Visa prior to entry comes into effect on this date.
Apply for your UK visa here - See if you need a UK tourist visa here
or telephone 021 424 2460 and ask for one of our UK Tourist Visa experts.
Do you require a UK Tourist Visa?
- If you have never been to the UK before you will require a UK Tourist Visa.
- The only exemption is an interim period of time whereby previous visitors to the UK, on their current passport are not required to obtain UK Tourist visa.
When you must get the UK Tourist Visa?
If you need to obtain a UK tourist visa it must be secured prior to arrival in the UK, they cannot be granted at the entry port.
How long does a UK Tourist Visa last?
- Visas can be applied for either 6 months, 1 year, 2 years, 5 years and 10 years
- It should be noted these are multiple entry visas
What price are they?
- A 6 month visa is R991
- All other visas are priced at R3126
The above fees are payable to VFS (the appointed commercial partner of the UK passport agency in addition to this Intergates professional fees are from R199 to R350.
Are there different types of UK tourist visas?
There are several different types of UK visa that allow you tot enter and stay in the UK for up to 6 months – our UK visa advisor will be able to inform you of the correct UK tourist visa for your circumstances.
Do I need a UK tourist visa if I am only in transit?
The short answer is yes you would still require a tourist visa.
What if I am married to a UK or European citizen?
Even spouses of UK citizens are required to obtain a UK tourist visa.
If I have a shengen visa do I still need a UK tourist visa?
The UK operates under a different set of visa regulations therefore a UK tourist visa is still required.
How long does the visa take?
Published times suggest 5 – 15 working days however experience has shown us that the levels of applications being experienced in the processing centers make it prudent to apply well in advance.
How do I get started?
Apply for your UK visa here - See if you need a UK tourist visa here
or telephone 021 424 2460 and ask for one of our UK Tourist Visa experts.
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