Yes, Indian passport holders must have a valid visa to visit South Africa. They can easily apply for an e-visa online before travelling.

South Africa's e-visa can only be applied for through TTOS (Trusted Travel Operators) approved by the South African Department of Home Affairs. Atlys is one of the few approved TTOS to process South African visas.

Here’s a sample of a South African e-visa (Visa Grant Notice):

Typically, the South Africa e-visa is a single-entry visa, which is valid for 30 days. You can check the same on your issued Visa Grant Notice indicated by ‘valid from’ and ‘expiry date.’

No, South Africa does not offer a visa-on-arrival facility for Indian nationals. Indian citizens must apply for an e-visa before travelling to South Africa. 

Here are the South Africa e-visa requirements for Indian Citizens:

• Passport: A copy of your passport is valid for at least 30 days before departure from South Africa. The passport must contain at least one blank page for official endorsements.

No, Indian citizens do not need a yellow fever certificate to apply for a South Africa visa unless their travel itinerary includes transit through or travel from a country within the yellow fever belt of Africa or South America.

No, when applying for a South Africa e-visa, your passport must be valid for at least 30 days beyond your departure date from South Africa. Additionally, it must also have at least one blank page for endorsements.

No, travel insurance is not mandatory when applying for a South Africa e-visa. 

However, it is always good to have travel insurance when travelling abroad, as it provides coverage for medical emergencies, trip cancellations, lost luggage, and other unforeseen events that may occur during your trip.

No, submitting a cover letter when applying for your South Africa e-visa is not mandatory.

Yes, you must print out your e-visa before travelling to South Africa, as you will need to present a physical copy when you land at the airport.

If your new travel dates fall within the visa’s validity period, you can enter South Africa using the issued e-visa. However, if your new travel dates fall beyond the validity period, you will need to apply for a new visa. 

No, an e-visa for South Africa is strictly for tourism or short-term visits. It does not permit you to work or engage in paid employment while in the country. If you wish to work, you must apply for a South African work visa. 

Warning: Engaging in work while on a tourist e-visa violates South African immigration laws. This can lead to visa cancellation, fines, deportation, or future entry bans. To work in South Africa, you must apply for the appropriate work visa before travelling.

To enter South Africa, travellers must have the following:

• A valid and acceptable passport or travel document for the intended duration of stay

• At least one blank page in the passport 

• A valid visa

No, once submitted, you cannot make any changes or edits to the information provided. If you need to correct or update any information, you will have to start a new application from scratch and pay the visa fee again.

Follow these steps to apply for a South Africa visa online through Atlys:

• Visit Atlys: Start your South Africa visa application on the Atlys website.

• Upload documents: Upload a copy of your passport and the bank statements from the last 3 months.

• Provide details: Enter the requested personal and passport details.

• Review and pay: Review your visa application, check out, and pay the applicable South Africa e-visa fees. 

• Get your visa: While you await your visa approval, you can actively track its status on the Atlys app. Upon approval, Atlys will notify you via e-mail with your South Africa e-visa (Visa Grant Notice) attached. Remember to print the e-visa to carry while entering the country.

Here are the reasons to choose Atlys: 

• Easy visa applications: Our platform is user-friendly, making it accessible even for first-time users. With just a few clicks, you can get the South Africa visa from the comfort of your home. 

• Secure: Your personal information is kept safe and encrypted. We do not sell your data to third parties. 

• Great support: We understand the uncertainty and anxiousness that follows after submitting a visa application. Hence, we offer real-time updates on your visa status and expert help if you have any questions. 

• Saves time and money: We provide a one-stop source for all your visa-related queries. This eliminates your need to refer to multiple sources. Additionally, we are a cost-effective alternative to using traditional visa agents, which can be expensive. 

• Wide coverage: Apart from South Africa, we also serve visas to 80+ countries for Indians. Such wide coverage allows you to apply for visas to numerous countries worldwide.

Yes, if your South Africa tourist visa application is rejected, you can reapply. However, it is important to understand the reasons for the rejection and address them in your new application.

Alternatively, you may seek assistance from an authorised visa expert to increase your chances of approval on the second attempt.

You can easily track your visa application using the Atlys mobile application. Just visit the Atlys app to track. You can also download your approved South African e-visa from there.